Muhammad ibn Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas al-Zuhri

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas al-Zuhri belonged to the Quraysh tribe and was among the earliest converts to Islam, embracing the faith at age seventeen. He participated in all major battles under Muhammad, including Badr and Uhud, where he was noted for his archery skills and loyalty. Sa'd played a pivotal role in the Muslim conquest of Persia, leading forces at the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah and founding the garrison city of Kufa, where he served as governor under Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. Despite his military successes, he was later dismissed due to complaints about his conduct. Sa'd is revered in Sunni tradition as one of the ten companions promised Paradise and for his steadfastness during the early Islamic period. He died sometime after 651 CE, having also been associated with early Islamic diplomatic missions.