Arabic · proper noun · People & Roles

Hamza

हमज़ा

said ham-zaa

also written: hamzah, sayyid-ush-shuhada

Meaning

Hamza, the Prophet's valiant uncle, 'Lion of God', martyred at Uhud; emblem of fearless courage in faith.

Related words

The mountain and battle near Medina (625) where the Muslims suffered a costly reverse; emblem of trial and the cost of disobedience.

The full moon at the height of its brightness.