Who Are the Martyrs of Uhud?
The Martyrs of the Emigrants in the Battle of Uhud
Ibn Ishaq mentioned in his book Al-Maghazi that the number of Muslim emigrants who were martyred for the sake of Allah during the Battle of Uhud was four, as follows:
- Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
He was Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf of the Quraysh tribe, from the Banu Hashim clan. His mother was Halah bint Wahib. His lineage connects him to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in several ways—he was the Prophet's uncle, his foster brother, and also related through his mother.
He was among the early converts to Islam, embracing the faith in the second year of the Prophet’s mission when he was about forty-two years old—some say forty-four. It is reported that he was two years older than the Prophet, while others say he was older by four years. Some sources mention that he converted six years after the Prophet’s mission began.
Hamza’s conversion had a significant impact on protecting his nephew from the harm of Quraysh’s disbelievers. From that time, he remained close to the Prophet and migrated with him to Medina. The Prophet formed a bond of brotherhood between himself and Zayd ibn Harithah.
Hamza fought valiantly at the Battle of Badr and later participated in the Battle of Uhud, where he fought with two swords and offered his life in the path of Allah. He killed nearly thirty polytheists before he was martyred by Wahshi. He was nicknamed “The Lion of Allah and His Messenger,” and after his martyrdom, he was known as “The Master of Martyrs”.
- Abdullah ibn Jahsh
He was Abdullah ibn Jahsh ibn Rabi’ah al-Asadi. His mother was Ummaymah bint Abd al-Muttalib. He was one of the early Muslims and had migrated twice. He participated in the Battle of Badr with the Prophet and prayed during the Battle of Uhud for martyrdom in the way of Allah. Allah accepted his prayer, and he was among those martyred in that battle.
- Mus’ab ibn Umair
He was Mus’ab ibn Umair ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf. His mother was Khunās bint Mālik. The Prophet described him as elegant in appearance and handsome in looks. Allah had blessed his family with wealth, but he gave up that wealth when he embraced Islam. He was one of the first Companions to migrate to Medina and fought in the battles of Badr and Uhud. He was martyred in Uhud while carrying the Muslim standard (flag).
- Shammas ibn Uthman
He was Shammas ibn Uthman ibn al-Makhzūm of the Quraysh. His mother was Safiyyah bint Rabi’ah ibn Abd Shams. He was considered among the most handsome people and was one of the early Muslims. He migrated twice and fought in the Battle of Badr. He was killed in the Battle of Uhud by Abu Khalaf al-Jumahi at the age of thirty-four.
The Martyrs of the Ansar in the Battle of Uhud
Many of the Ansar (Helpers) were martyred in the Battle of Uhud. Some of them include:
- Anas ibn al-Nadr
He was the uncle of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with them both).
- Sa’d ibn al-Rabi’
When he was wounded in battle, a companion came to him. He said: “Convey my peace to the Messenger of Allah and tell him that Sa’d ibn al-Rabi’ says: ‘May Allah reward you with the best reward that a prophet has ever been given on behalf of his nation’”.
- Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Haram
He was martyred in the battle. Before leaving, he told his son Jabir ibn Abdullah, whom he left behind to care for his seven daughters: “I would not choose myself over going out with the Messenger of Allah”.
- Amr ibn al-Jamuh
He had a limp in his leg, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) told him he was excused from fighting. But he insisted, saying: “I want to walk into Paradise with my limp”. Allah granted him martyrdom.
- Hanzala ibn Abi Amir
Nicknamed “the one washed by the angels”. He faced off against Sufyan ibn Harb in the battle. When Shaddad ibn al-Aswad saw him, he killed him. Hanzala had just gotten married and left for battle right after, which is why the angels washed his body.
The Number of Martyrs in the Battle of Uhud
The companions gave their lives for Islam and the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in the Battle of Uhud, seeking the reward from Allah and the promise of Paradise. Their souls yearned for martyrdom, and they competed to earn that honor. The number of martyrs in the Battle of Uhud reached seventy.
Full List of the Battle of Uhud Martyrs
Muhajirun (Emigrants)
- Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
- Al-Harith ibn Uqbah
- Khunays ibn Hudhafah
- Shammas ibn Uthman
- Abdullah ibn Jahsh
- Mus'ab ibn Umair
- Wahb ibn Qabus
Al-Aws (Aws Tribe)
- Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith ibn Qays
- Abu Hayyah ibn Amr
- Anis ibn Qatadah
- Al-Usayrim
- Iyas ibn Aws
- Al-Harith ibn Anas ibn Rafi
- Al-Harith ibn Aws ibn Mu'adh
- Tha'labah ibn Hatib
- Janab ibn Qayzi
- Habib ibn Zayd
- Hanzala ibn Abi Amir
- Khaddash ibn Qatadah
- Khithamah ibn al-Harith and his ally Abdullah
- Rafa'ah ibn Abd al-Mundhir
- Zayd ibn Hatib
- Subay' ibn Hatib and his ally Malik
- Salamah ibn Thabit
- Sayfi ibn Qayzi
- Ubadah ibn Sahl
- Abdullah ibn Jubayr
- Ubayd ibn al-Tayhan
- Umara ibn Ziyad
- Amr ibn Thabit
- Amr ibn Mu'adh
- Umayr ibn Adi
- Awf ibn Amr
- Malik ibn Umayyah
- Al-Yaman ibn Jabir
Al-Khazraj (Khazraj Tribe)
- Abu Hubayrah ibn al-Harith
- Anas ibn al-Nadr
- Aws ibn Arqam
- Aws ibn Thabit
- Iyas ibn Adi
- Al-Mujadhir ibn Ziyad
- Al-Nu'man ibn Malik
- Thabit ibn Amr
- Tha'labah ibn Sa'd
- Thaqaf ibn Farwah
- Kharijah ibn Zayd ibn Abi Zuhayr
- Khallad ibn Amr ibn al-Jamuh
- Dhakwan ibn Abd Qays
- Rafi' ibn Malik
- Rafa'ah ibn Amr ibn Zayd
- Sa'd ibn al-Rabi'
- Saeed ibn Suwayd
- Sulaym ibn al-Harith
- Sulaym ibn Amr ibn Hudhaydah and his servant Antarah
- Suhail ibn Qays
- Dumrah al-Juhani
- Amir ibn Mukhlid
- Ubadah ibn al-Hasshas
- Abbas ibn Ubadah
- Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Haram
- Ubayd ibn al-Mu'alla ibn Lawdhan
- Utbah ibn Rabi'
- Amr ibn Iyas
- Amr ibn al-Jamuh and his servant Asir
- Amr ibn Mutarrif
- Amr ibn Qays and his son Qays
- Qays ibn Mukhlid
- Kaysan (freedman of Banu al-Najjar)
- Malik ibn Iyas
- Malik ibn Sinan
- Nu'man ibn Abd Amr
- Nawfal ibn Abdullah
