Usama ibn Zayd
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Usama bin Zayd was the son of Zayd ibn Harithah
, the Islamic prophet, Muhammad
's freed slave, adopted son and one of the first Muslims
. Umm Ayman (Barakah)
was his mother.
, Usamah was considered almost a grandson, and Muhammad love for him was not very different from his love for al-Hasan and al-Husayn. During Usamah's youth, Muhammad was presented with an expensive gown. After wearing it once to the Friday Jumu'ah
Prayers, he gave it as a gift to Usamah. When Usamah was ten years old, he requested to fight in the Battle of Uhud
, but was not allowed. His first experience participating in a battle was at the age of seventeen, in the Battle of the Trench
. During the Battle of Hunayn
, in which the Muslim army was ambushed, Usamah was among the few men who continued to fight with Muhammad, helping turn the near-defeat into victory.
army to encounter the Romans
.
Among the orders he received was "go to where your father was killed" http://forums.almaghrib.org/showthread.php?t=972.
Although the army was waiting in Jorf, outside of Madinah, set to march to Syria, Usamah heard word that the Prophet was ailing, upon which Usamah promptly returned to Madinah. The Prophet Muhammad died soon after his arrival.
Upon the departure of the army, the Khalifah went out to bid farewell to the soldiers. He walked along while Usamah was riding his mount, prompting Usamah to suggest that they either ride together or walk together, as a gesture of respect, but Abu Bakr refused. Abu Bakr then requested that Usamah allow Umar ibn al-Khattab to stay behind in Madinah to help in the administration, as it was shortly after the death of the Prophet, and Usamah obliged.
The army reached Sham and became the first Muslim forces to defeat the Romans in battle, thus paving the way for the subsequent conquests of the Syrian and Egyptian regions, both of which were captured during the lifetime of Usamah.
Because of his appointment by Muhammad as the general, and because of his role in leading the Muslim army, Umar ibn al-Khattab used to greet Usamah as "my prime" or "my commander".
Zayd ibn Harithah
Zayd ibn Harithah or Zayd mawla Muhammad was a prominent figure in the early Islamic community and the only one of sahaba whose name is spelled directly in the Qur'an. As he was the adopted son of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, before Islam abolished adoption in exchange of Kafala. He was an...
, the Islamic prophet, Muhammad
Muhammad
Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
's freed slave, adopted son and one of the first Muslims
Timing of Sahaba becoming muslims
Among Muslims, the timing of Sahaba becoming Muslims is of importance. Because Muhammad was not a Sahaba, he is not included.-Introduction:After the Muslim conquests began, a Muslim's standing in the Islamic state depended on his services to the community, and especially on the length of time he...
. Umm Ayman (Barakah)
Umm Ayman (Barakah)
Barakah was an Ethiopian slave girl who initially served Abd Allah ibn Abd al Muttalib . After Abdullah's death she would serve Muhammad, until he would free her after marrying Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. After this she married a man from Banu Khazraj named Ubayd ibn Zayd. This marriage produced a son...
was his mother.
Early life
Usamah ibn Zayd was born in the seventh year before Hijra (615 G.). Because of his father's status as a foster-child of Muhammad, and his mother's role in the life of AminahAminah bint Wahb
Aminah bint Wahb was the mother of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.-Biography According to Islamic History:The daughter of Wahb ibn 'Abd Manaf ibn Zuhrah ibn Kilab ibn Murrah, Aminah was born in Mecca. She was a member of the Banu Zuhrah clan in the tribe of Quraysh who were descendants of Ibrahim ...
, Usamah was considered almost a grandson, and Muhammad love for him was not very different from his love for al-Hasan and al-Husayn. During Usamah's youth, Muhammad was presented with an expensive gown. After wearing it once to the Friday Jumu'ah
Jumu'ah
Jumu'ah is a congregational prayer that Muslims hold every Friday, just after noon in lieu of dhuhr...
Prayers, he gave it as a gift to Usamah. When Usamah was ten years old, he requested to fight in the Battle of Uhud
Battle of Uhud
The Battle of Uhud was fought on March 19, 625 at the valley located in front of Mount Uhud, in what is now northwestern Arabia. It occurred between a force from the Muslim community of Medina led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a force led by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb from Mecca, the town from...
, but was not allowed. His first experience participating in a battle was at the age of seventeen, in the Battle of the Trench
Battle of the Trench
The Battle of the Trench also known as Battle of Ahzab, Battle of the Confederates and Siege of Medina , was a fortnight-long siege of Yathrib by Arab and Jewish tribes. The strength of the confederate armies is estimated around 10,000 men with six hundred horses and some camels, while the...
. During the Battle of Hunayn
Battle of Hunayn
The Battle of Hunain was fought between Muhammad and his followers against the Bedouin tribe of Hawazin and its subsection the Thaqif in 630 in a valley on one of the roads leading from Mecca to al-Ta'if. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Muslims, who captured enormous spoils...
, in which the Muslim army was ambushed, Usamah was among the few men who continued to fight with Muhammad, helping turn the near-defeat into victory.
Muhammad's era
Usama ibn Zayd - loved by Muhammad almost as equal to a grandson. He was the youngest person ever to be appointed a general by Muhammad.The Last Expedition of Muhammad
Muhammad started to mobilize a great Army to Syria 'Byzantine Empire' in the month of Safar 11 A.H, under the command of Usama ibn Zayd. This was the last expedition in the life of the prophet of Islam. Muhammad had ordered his followers to go with Usama and obey his commands. Certain companions questioned the leadership of Usama because of his age at the time (20 years).Usamah's Role as a General
Although Usamah was the son of a freed slave, and only twenty years of age, he was appointed by the Prophet as the commander of the army sent to Sham. This army was the second MuslimMuslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
army to encounter the Romans
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
.
Among the orders he received was "go to where your father was killed" http://forums.almaghrib.org/showthread.php?t=972.
Although the army was waiting in Jorf, outside of Madinah, set to march to Syria, Usamah heard word that the Prophet was ailing, upon which Usamah promptly returned to Madinah. The Prophet Muhammad died soon after his arrival.
Upon the departure of the army, the Khalifah went out to bid farewell to the soldiers. He walked along while Usamah was riding his mount, prompting Usamah to suggest that they either ride together or walk together, as a gesture of respect, but Abu Bakr refused. Abu Bakr then requested that Usamah allow Umar ibn al-Khattab to stay behind in Madinah to help in the administration, as it was shortly after the death of the Prophet, and Usamah obliged.
The army reached Sham and became the first Muslim forces to defeat the Romans in battle, thus paving the way for the subsequent conquests of the Syrian and Egyptian regions, both of which were captured during the lifetime of Usamah.
Because of his appointment by Muhammad as the general, and because of his role in leading the Muslim army, Umar ibn al-Khattab used to greet Usamah as "my prime" or "my commander".