Al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (May Allah be pleased with him)
Overview
The Prophet’s paternal aunt’s son, husband of Asma bint Abi Bakr and described as his hawari in hadith.
Identity and background
His father was al-Awwam and mother Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet’s paternal aunt.
He was an early Muslim and participated in the Medinan community.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
Family and relationships
Asma bint Abi Bakr was his wife; Abdullah and Urwah were notable sons.
Abdullah’s later political role and Urwah’s transmission of hadith and biography belong to their own lives.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
Quranic and hadith references
In Bukhari 3719 the Prophet identifies him as his hawari, a special supporter.
Tirmidhi 3747 includes him among those promised Paradise; the title does not imply prophethood.
References · 2
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3719
- Jami at-Tirmidhi 3747
Later life and death
He was killed during the events of the Camel in 36 AH.
His early faith, family connections and final conflict form distinct phases of his biography.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
References
References · 3
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3719
- Jami at-Tirmidhi 3747