Wahshi ibn Harb

Wahshi ibn Harb
Died
NationalityRashidun
Known for

Wahshi ibn Harb ("The Savage, Son of War"), also known as Abu Dusmah was a former slave of Jubayr ibn Mut'im before becoming a freedman and a Sahabi (companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad).[2] He is best known for killing a leading Muslim fighter, Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, Muhammad's uncle, prior to converting to Islam, and afterwards reportedly killing Musaylimah, the leader of an enemy apostate army waging war against the Muslims.

  1. ^ The life of Muhammad: Battle of Uhud. Pakistan Branch, Oxford University Press. 2001. ISBN 978-0196360331.
  2. ^ The History of al-Tabari Vol. 7: The Foundation of the Community: Muhammad At Al-Madina A.D. 622-626/Hijrah-4 A.H. SUNY Press. 2015-06-11. ISBN 978-1-4384-1239-9.