Story Of Zayd ibn Khattab: Martyr from Battle Of Yamama

 

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Today, we will discuss about Zayd ibn Khattab, martyr from Battle Of Yamama at age of Caliph Abu Bakr as-Shiddiq ( 632-634 AD) . He also older brother from second caliph of Rashidun Caliphate, Caliph Umar ibn Khattab ( ruled 634-644 AD). And, after his die, his tomb became place for ask bless for people of Najd. Ok, please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more informations about Islamic History and Civilizations. It is easy verb for you, but have big role for help us develop our blog that focuss at Islamic History and Civilizations

His full name is Zayd ibn Khattab ibn Nufayl ibn Abd Uzza ibn Riyah.  He came from Tribe Of Quraish. His nickname is Abu Abdurrahman. According Muslim Historian Imam Dhahabi, he has brown skin and his body so tall. He life at 7 TH Century. He convert to Islam before Caliph Umar ibn Khattab.

Syrian Historian Ibn Kathir write that Caliph Umar convert to Islam at age of 27 years old.  According Imam Dhahabi, story how Umar convert to Islam so unique.One day Umar search Propeth Muhammad for kill him. And, one man from Tribe Of Zuhra tell that Umar s brother in law and sister was convert to Islam. Umar went to his sister s house and he hit his sister and strangled his brother in law when they read Koran ( Islamic Holy Book). But, Umar convert to Islam because impressed to Koran.  When Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam moved from Mecca to Medina at 622 AD, and build Muslim Society at Medina. Umar and his brother, Zaid  handled important role at Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s military. Umar became spy at Muslims Army. And, Zayd ibn Khattab fight at Battle Of Badr 624 AD, one first big battle at Islamic History againt Pagan Quraish.

At Battle Of Badr, Umar said to Zayd: “wear my armor”. Zayd said: “I want die as martyr such as you want”. Umar and Zayd fight at Battle Of Badr without armor and this battle, win by Muslims Army.

At 632 AD, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam die and replaced by Caliph Abu Bakr. And, Islamic Goverment became Rashidun Caliphate. Musaylama al-Kadhab, Chief Of Yamama rebel to Rashidun Caliphate and confess as propeth. Many people of Yamama from Tribe Of Hanifa join him. Caliph Abu Bakr send army under Commander Khalid ibn Walid and Zayd ibn Khattab join this battle as Rashidun Army s banner s keeper. Musaylama s army so many, achieve 40.000 warriors and Musaylama also help by his partner, Muhakkam ibn Thufayl and also Rajjal ibn Unfuwwa.Imam Dhahabi illustrated Zayd s bravely. Zayd, forward with his banner until center of enemy s army.

Palestinian Historian , Jihad at-Turbani, describe this situation.  According Jihad at-Turbani, Rashidun Army numbered 21.000 warriors and Hanifa Army numbered 100.000 warriors, more than tell by Ibn Kathir (40.0000). Rashidun Army forced by enemy army and at this moment, Rashidun Army show their strength at this battle. Zayd ibn Khattab promised he doesnt talk until Allah Subhanahuwataala give victory to Rashidun Army or he die at this battle.

Zayd forward to Rajjal ibn Unfuwa s position and kill many Rajjal s guardians. When meet Rajjal, he kill this enemy commander with sword. Zayd next his fight until he die as martyr at this battle. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.  Rashidun Caliphate won Battle Of Yamama and Musaylama die.  Zayd burried at Najd, and his tomb became place for ask bless for People of Najd. And, this ritual next until Shaykh Muhammad ibn Abd Wahhab,  Founder Of Wahhabism,at 18 TH Century, destroy Zayd ibn Khattab s tomb at part of dome.

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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At-Turbani, Jihad: 100 Tokoh Islam Yang Mengubah Sejarah, Penerbit Aqwam,. 2016 M.