عبدالله بن الزبير
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr
First Child Born in Islam in Madinah, Last Caliph of Mecca
Peyğəmbər ﷺ ilə Münasibət
Abdullah was blessed by the Prophet ﷺ at the very moment of his birth — his first nourishment came from the Prophet's ﷺ blessed mouth through the tahnik ritual. He grew up seeing the Prophet ﷺ regularly through his parents Zubayr and Asma, and his grandmother Safiyya was the Prophet's ﷺ aunt. The Prophet ﷺ held him as a baby and showed great affection for him, recognizing in him the lineage of two of Islam's greatest families (Zubayr and Abu Bakr). Abdullah's lifelong piety and courage can be traced to this Prophetic formation in his earliest years.
Həyatın Əsas Hadisələri
First child born among Muhajirin in Madinah; Prophet ﷺ performed tahnik
Participated in the conquest of Egypt as a teenager
Participated in the Battle of the Camel supporting Aisha
Refused allegiance to Yazid and declared caliphate from Mecca
Rebuilt the Kaaba to its original Abrahamic foundations
Martyred at the Kaaba after a prolonged siege by al-Hajjaj
Tam Tərcümeyi-hal
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr was the son of Zubayr ibn al-Awwam (one of the Ten Promised Paradise) and Asma bint Abi Bakr (daughter of the first caliph). He holds the unique distinction of being the first child born among the Muhajirin after the Hijra in Madinah — his birth was a source of great joy for the Muslims who had feared a rumored curse on the Ansar's reproduction.
When he was born, the Prophet ﷺ personally received him, chewed a date and placed it in his mouth (tahnik), and named him Abdullah. This direct blessing from the Prophet ﷺ at birth made him one of the most blessed of the companions' children. He grew up in the Prophet's ﷺ household environment and participated in battles from a young age.
After the death of Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan in 60 AH, Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr refused to give allegiance to Yazid ibn Muawiyah and declared himself caliph, establishing his rule from Mecca. He controlled most of the Islamic world for nearly a decade. He was renowned for his extreme piety — he would fast constantly, pray all night, and perform tawaf hundreds of times during Ramadan.
His caliphate ended when al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf besieged Mecca and the Kaaba was struck by catapults. Abdullah was killed in 73 AH at approximately 73 years of age, fighting near the Kaaba itself. His mother Asma bint Abi Bakr, then nearly 100 years old, gave him her famous parting words: "Go, my son — do not submit to humiliation." He is considered one of the most courageous figures of early Islamic history.
Məşhur Kəlamlar
My mother told me: Go and do not submit to humiliation — and I will not.
By Allah, I will not give my hand to those who destroyed the family of the Prophet ﷺ.
Asma said: The death of a martyr is better than the life of a humiliated man.
Həyatın Üçün Dərslər
Being blessed by the Prophet ﷺ at birth is a grace that carries responsibility throughout life.
Refusing humiliation for the sake of principles, as Asma advised, is honored in Islam.
Extreme personal piety — fasting and night prayer — should accompany public leadership.
Standing against tyranny even when alone takes a special courage that Islam honors.
The Kaaba's sanctity is worth defending with one's life.
Onlara Necə Bənzəmək Olar
Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr kimi olmaq istəyirsən? Onun həyatından çıxarılan bu praktiki addımlarla başla.
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Being blessed by the Prophet ﷺ at birth is a grace that carries responsibility throughout life.
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Refusing humiliation for the sake of principles, as Asma advised, is honored in Islam.
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Extreme personal piety — fasting and night prayer — should accompany public leadership.
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Standing against tyranny even when alone takes a special courage that Islam honors.
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The Kaaba's sanctity is worth defending with one's life.