OverviewMuhammad’s ﷺ uncle, remembered for supporting him and fighting at Badr and Uhud.CategoryCompanionPeriodc. 570 – 625 CE
Family and acceptance of IslamHamza was a son of Abd al-Muttalib and an uncle of Muhammad ﷺ. He accepted Islam in Makkah, where his standing in Quraysh gave important support to the small community facing opposition.Source: HAMZA — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Migration and serviceAfter migrating to Madinah, he took part in the community’s early expeditions. At Badr he fought in the opening encounters alongside Ali ibn Abi Talib and Ubayda ibn al-Harith.Source: HAMZA — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Uhud and remembranceHamza was killed at Uhud in 625. His death deeply affected Muhammad ﷺ and Hamza’s family, including Hamza’s sister Safiyya. Muslim tradition remembers him as a leading martyr of the early community.Source: HAMZA — 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.HAMZA — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
