Az Zubair bin Al Awwam (ra) is well known in the books of seerah as “The Disciple” of the Prophet (Pbuh). This title was given to him by Prophet (pbuh) himself. Let us learn about this great companion who served Islam with this life. One of the earliest converts to Islam and supporters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was his cousin Az-Zubair bin Al-`Awwam (RadhiaAllahu`anhu) He accepted Islam when he was only fifteen years old, in spite of the small number of Muslims at that time. He grew up to be a great hero and warrior for the cause of the Muslims. He was considered one of the senior Companions of the Prophet (PBUH).
Jaabir ibn Abd-Allah (May Allah be pleased with him) who said that the Messenger of Allah( May Allah Honour him and Grant him Peace) said: “Every Prophet has a Hawaari (disciple or special helper) and my disciple is Az-Zubair ibn Al-Awwaam.”
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