615 CEmajor
Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib Accepts Islam
إسلام حمزة بن عبد المطلب
Map: Mecca (21.4225, 39.8262)
Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle and a renowned warrior of Quraysh, accepted Islam in the sixth year of prophethood. He was provoked to action when Abu Jahl insulted and struck the Prophet near Mount Safa. Hamza confronted Abu Jahl and struck him with his bow, declaring his acceptance of Islam. His conversion was initially driven by tribal honor but soon became sincere faith. His acceptance strengthened the Muslim community significantly.
Sources
- Ibn Hisham's Sirah
- Ibn Sa'd's Tabaqat