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For Muhammad's uncle, see Al-Zubair ibn Abd al-Muttalib.Abu ‘Abd Allah Zubayr ibn al-Awwam () was a Sahaba, or companion, of the prophet Muhammad.
Family Zubayr came from the Banu Asad, the son of Awwam ibn Khuwaylid and Saffiyah bint Abd-al-Muttalib. His wife was Asma bint Abu Bakr, sister of Aisha. Their son was Abd-Allah ibn Zubayr and Urwah ibn al-Zubayr. Ursa ibn al-Zubayr was also Zubayr's son. Some sources state that the union was in the form of a temporary marriage. Muhammads era (?-632) When Zubayr became a Muslim, his uncle is said to have punished him by wrapping him in a mat and passing smoke through his nose . Abu Bakrs era (632 – 634) He opposed Umar . According to Shia and Mutazilite souces, he had his sword broken when he defended Ali and Fatimah against Umar and was then sent away to Khalid ibn Walid . Umars era (634-644) Uthmans era (644–656) He was part of the council which elected Uthman as the third Caliph after the death of Umar. Alis era (656–661) According to Shi‘a, He gave an oath of allegiance to the fourth Caliph, Ali ibn Abu Talib, but later broke it when he went to war with Aisha and Talha against Ali in the Battle of Bassorah. He was murdered by Amr ibn Jarmouz while praying on his way home from the Battle. When they brought Ali the sword of Zubair, Ali cursed the man who took his life; and called to mind the feats displayed by Zubair in the early battles of Islam, exclaimed:—"Many a time hath this sword driven care and sorrow from the Prophet's brow." Legacy Sunnis regard him as one of the Ten Promised Paradise. See also | ||||||||
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