مصعب بن عمير
Mus'ab ibn Umayr
First Envoy of Islam
Quick Facts
Birth
Makkah
Tribe
Quraysh — Banu Abd al-Dar
Relationship
Early believer
Major Role
Teacher of Madinah; martyr of Uhud
Death
625 CE (3 AH), Uhud
A pampered youth of Makkah who gave up luxury for faith, Mus'ab was sent to teach Islam in Yathrib before the Hijrah. He fell as a martyr at Uhud, bearing the banner.
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The Teacher of Yathrib
Historical Report
After the first Aqabah pledge, the Prophet ﷺ sent Mus'ab to Madinah to teach the Qur'an. Through him many of the Ansar came to Islam, preparing the city for the Hijrah.
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Martyrdom
Authentic Narration
He carried the banner at Uhud and held it until he was slain. His shroud was so short it could not cover both his head and feet — a poignant sign of his sacrifice.
Historical Sources
- ✦Sahih al-Bukhari; Ibn Hisham