Hamzah Converts to Islam

QWho is Hamzah?

AHamzah bin Abdul Mutalib is the uncle of Prophet Muhammad. He is very brave.

QWhen did he convert to Islam?

AHe converted to Islam 5 years after Prophet Muhammad began teaching about Islam.

QWhy did he convert to Islam?

AHe was told that Abu Jahal had insulted his nephew, Prophet Muhammad. He became very angry and hit Abu Jahal with his bow and said, “How dare you insult my nephew!”

QWhat did Abu Jahal have to say?

AAbu Jahal was shocked and asked, “Are you a follower of his teachings?”

QWhat was Hamzah’s reply?

A“Yes I am a follower of his teachings”, replied Hamzah. Then Hamzah went to see Prophet Muhammad and recited: