He belonged to the same tribe as Abu Bakr (RA). He was the cousin of Abu Bakr.
He possessed a noble
character and was a man of extraordinary virtues. His mother expected him to become the leader of his
clan. He was one of the first 8 people to accept Islam. He accepted Islam on Abu bakr (RA)’s invitation.
On return from a trip to Syria he went to his family and asked them about an unusual happening. His
family told him about Mohammad (PBUH)’s claim and Abu Bakr(RA)’s acceptance to it. He then went to
hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) and discussed his strange recent encounter with an ascetic in the market that
someone called Ahmad would appear in Makkah and he would be of the last prophets. Hazrat Abu Bakr
was astonished by the story and took him to the Holy Prophet (SAW). The Holy Prophet (SAW) explained
Islam to him and recited a few portions of the Quran. Then he pronounced Shahadah, “ There is no god
but he and Mohammad is his last messenger”. He was tortured for his faith and faced bitter persecution.
On knowing about his acceptance to the Truth his mother got terribly vexed and tried to persuade him
to leave the new religion then the Quraish also did the same but found him firm and unshakable like a
rock. When they got unsuccessful in persuading him. When they got unsuccessful in persuading him
Quraish leader tying his hands dragged him to the Kabah blowing his head with punches. In the crowd
was also his mother who lashed him repeatedly and cursed him. On every attempt of persecution by
Makans he showed true determination.
