Person

Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib

حمزة بن عبد المطلب

d. 625 CE Quraysh

Uncle of Muhammad who was a warrior and early supporter, killed in Battle of Uhud.

Significance

Uncle of Muhammad who trained him in martial arts and supported him

Reputation in tradition

praised

Stated motivation

Support Muhammad and Islam

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Father

Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim (عبد المطلب بن هاشم)

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