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Said Ibn Zayd: First Muslim Governor Of Damascus

 

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Today, we will discuss about Said ibn Zayd, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba who became first Governor Of Damascus, Capital Of Syria and he is one from 10 shahabas who get heaven guarantee from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Ok, please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more informations about  Islamic History and Civilizations. And, it is easy verb for you but have big role for develop  our blog that focuss at Islamic History and Civilizations. Lets start it.

His full name is Said ibn Zayd ibn Amr ibn Nufayl ibn Abd Uzza ibn Riyah ibn Qurth ibn Razah ibn Adiy ibn Kab ibn Luay ibn Ghalib al-Qurashi al-Adawy. He came from Tribe Of Quraish at Mecca. He life at 7 TH Century. His father, Zayd ibn Amr is one man who avoid Paganism at Mecca. He escaped to Syria . At Syria, Zayd seeing Judaism and Christianity Religion.  His plan is find religion of Propeth Ibrahim Alaihissalam. Zayd meet one Syrian priest and this priest tell him about one man will appear at Mecca and bring Propeth Ibrahim Alaihissalam s religion. It is refer to Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

Zayd tried to meet Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. And, at way, he killed by a group of Jordanians from  Maaifa, Balqa ( now territories from Kingdom Of Jordan).  His son, Said ibn Zayd, convert to Islam at era of Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. He married sister from Caliph Umar ibn Khattab ( at this time not yet convert to Islam), Fathima bint Khattab.  Said and his wife convert to Islam. It is make Umar angry and Umar bound them.

One day, when Umar not yet convert to Islam, Said and his wife read Surah Thaha, one part from  Koran ( Islamic Holy Book) at their house. Umar enteres this house and strangled Said. Umar also clapped Fathima bint Khattab. But, after this, Umar ienterest for read Surah Thaha. He doing ablution and read this surah. Umar convert to Islam after read Surah Thaha verses 1-14.

Said join Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam  at many battles for Islam Honour , such as Battle Of Badr ( 624 AD), Uhud (625 AD) , Khandaq (627 AD) , and Treatment Of Hudaibiyya ( 628 AD).  Said ibn Zayd narrated Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s Hadiths ( oral tradition from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam ) to several people, such as Ibn Umar,  Abu Thufayl, Amr ibn Huraith, Zirr ibn Hubaish, Abu Uthman an-Nahdi, Urwa ibn Zubayr, and other.  According Historian Imam Dhahabi, he was narrated 48 Hadiths. 20 Hadiths from his narraton codificated by two most authoritative Hadith Scholar, Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim. c He also get heaven guarantee from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam . At era of Caliph Umar ibn Khattab s Goverment ( 634-644 AD),  Second Caliph from Rashidun Caliphate, he join Conquest Of Damascus from Byzantine Army  with Rashidun Army. This conquest, conquered at 634 AD, first year from Caliph Umar s Goverment. Rashidun Army under Commander Khalid ibn Walid  besieged this city and make Byzantina Garrisons at this city despair. They can entered city.  According Syrian Historian, Ibn Kathir, at this conquest, Rashidun Army used mangonels and war vehicles . After Rashidun Army entered Damascus, happened peace covenant beetwen Rashidun Army and Peoples Of Damascus. Damascus fall to Rashidun Caliphate.  Said ibn Zayd appointed as Muslim Governor at this place.

Said die because constipation at 50 Hijriyya. He die when achieve 70 years old. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.

Refrences:

Hitti, Philip.K: History Of The Arabs: Rujukan Induk dan Paling Otoritatif Tentang Sejarah Peradaban Islam, Penerbit Serambi, 2006 M.

Imam ad-Dzahabi: Siyar Alam an-Nubala Jilid 1: Pembahasan Sejarah Nabi ( Kelahiran Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam-Perang Khandaq), Tahqiq oleh Syuaib al Arnauth & Team, Pustaka Azzam, 2017.

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Al-Hafizh Ibnu Katsir: Perjalanan Hidup Empat Khalifah Rasul Yang Agung, Penerbit Darul Haq, 2012 M.

Hadi, Nurfitri: Said bin Zaid Radhiallahu ‘Anhu - Cerita kisah cinta penggugah jiwa,  accesed 10 July 2025, 09: 07 AM.


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