Ubayda ibn al-Harith

ʿUbayda ibn al-Ḥārith (Arabic: عبيدة بن الحارث) (c.562 – 13 March 624) was a relative and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He is known for commanding the expedition in which Islam’s first arrow was shot and for being the first Muslim to be martyred in battle and third ever in Islam.

Ubayda ibn al-Harith
عبيدة بن الحارث
Born
ʿUbayda ibn al-Ḥārith

c.562 CE
Mecca, Hejaz, Arabia (present-day KSA)
Died13 March 624(624-03-13) (aged 61–62) 17 Ramadan, 2 AH.
Badr, Hejaz, Arabia
Cause of deathDied from the wounds received in the Battle of Badr
Known forBeing a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad
SpouseZaynab bint Khuzayma
FamilyBanu Muttalib (Quraish)
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