OverviewA supporter who helped introduce Islamic teaching to families in Madinah.CategoryCompanionPeriodBirth date unknown · d. 623 CE
Early belief in MadinahAs‘ad belonged to the Najjar branch of Khazraj. He was among the earliest Medinans to accept Islam and played an active part in the meetings at Aqaba.Source: ES‘AD b. ZÜRÂRE — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Preparing for the HijrahHe worked with Mus‘ab ibn Umayr to teach the Qur’an and introduce Islam to households in Madinah. Their work helped prepare the city to receive Muhammad ﷺ and the migrants.Source: ES‘AD b. ZÜRÂRE — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Community worshipReports associate As‘ad with early congregational prayer in Madinah before the Hijrah. He died soon after Muhammad’s ﷺ arrival, leaving a legacy centred on teaching and the formation of a local community.Source: ES‘AD b. ZÜRÂRE — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
SourcesOriginal biographical summary based on the cited references. Uncertain dates and disputed reports are qualified or omitted. This is not an excerpt or paraphrase of the 82 İl 82 Sahabi book.ES‘AD b. ZÜRÂRE — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
