[2] Martyrdom (Shahada) In the Quran...

[2] Martyrdom (Shahada) In the Quran, the term “shahid” is not used to specifically mean one who is killed in the way of Allah. Rather, the Quran uses the expression “killed in the way of Allah” , such as in the verse: “Do not consider those who are killed in the way of Allah as dead” . [3] However, according to some traditions, the term shahid is generally applied to someone who struggles in the path of Allah and is killed.

Hazrat Hamza (AS) is mentioned as an example of “the martyrs” [4] in the verse: “And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, they are with those upon whom Allah has bestowed favor among the prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous. Excellent companions are these” .

[5] According to Sheikh Tusi’s narration from Anas ibn Malik, the Prophet (S), explaining verse 69 of Surah An-Nisa (Quran 4), said: “Among the prophets upon whom Allah bestowed favor, I am the first in prophethood and the last in my mission. Among the truthful is Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), who was the first to confirm my prophethood.

Among the martyrs are Hazrat Hamza (AS) and Ja’far al-Tayyar, and among the righteous are my daughter Fatimah (AS) and her two sons, Hasan and Husayn (AS), who are the leaders of the youth of Paradise” . [6] Faith in Allah’s Verses One verse that testifies to Hazrat Hamza’s true faith is verse 54 of Surah Al-An’am (Quran 6): “When those who believe in Our verses come to you, say: ‘Peace be upon you.

Your Lord has decreed mercy upon Himself, that whoever among you does evil in ignorance and then repents afterward and corrects it, indeed, He is Forgiving and Merciful” . [7] According to narrations, this verse was revealed concerning Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), Hazrat Hamza (AS), Jafar, and Zaid. [8] Anas ibn Malik said that a group of companions approached the Prophet (S) saying: “We have fallen into many sins.” The Prophet (S) remained silent, and this verse was revealed.

Ata reported that the group included companions such as Hazrat Hamza (AS), Jafar, Musab ibn Umair, Ammar, and others, regarding whom this verse was revealed. [9] The of Al-Araf Another verse mentioning Hazrat Hamza (AS) is verse 46 of Surah Al-Araf (Quran 7). “Araf” is the plural of urf , meaning the crest of a rooster, the mane of a horse, the upper part of anything, or high lands filled with sand. [10] In the Quran, it is also described as a wall between Paradise and Hell.