Hakim ibn Hizam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 years before the event of elephants (Aam-ul-Feel) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Spouse | Zaynab bint al-Awwam ibn Khuwaylid (ar) |
| Children | Abdullah, Khalid, Yahya, Hisham |
| Relatives | Khadija (aunt), Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (cousin) |
| Academic work | |
| Era | Early Islamic era |
| Main interests | Commerce, Charity |
Ḥakīm ibn Ḥizām (Arabic: حكيم بن حزام) was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a nephew of Khadija. Born 13 years before the event of elephants (Aam-ul-Feel) in Mecca, Arabia, he was the son of Khadija's brother, Hizam ibn Khuwaylid, and Fakhita bint Zuhayr. Known for his acumen in commerce and his charitable acts, Hakim ibn Hizam was a respected merchant and a key figure in the Quraysh tribe. He embraced Islam during the conquest of Mecca and was known for his generosity, having manumitted a hundred slaves and distributed alms extensively. His close familial ties with Khadija and his contributions to the early Muslim community in Islamic history.