His Family
Who was the father of Usāma ibn Zayd?
Zayd ibn Hārithah.
How did the Prophet ﷺ treat Usāma?
He loved him very much and treated him like family.
What big responsibility did the Prophet ﷺ give to Usāma?
He made him the leader of a military army.
Was Usāma respectful and obedient to the Prophet ﷺ?
Yes or no
Yes always
What does “Shahādah” mean?
Saying “Lā ilāha illa Allāh” – the declaration of faith.
Who was Usāma’s mother, who cared for the Prophet ﷺ when he was young?
Umm Ayman (Barakah).
What would the Prophet ﷺ say about Usāma?
O Allah, love Usāma, for I love him.”
How old was Usāma when he was chosen as a commander?
About 17 or 18 years old.
What did Usāma do when the Prophet ﷺ gave him instructions?
He followed them without delay.
Why did the Prophet ﷺ get upset with Usāma in battle?
Because he killed someone who had said the Shahādah.
What special honor did Zayd ibn Hārithah receive in the Qur’an?
He is the only companion mentioned by name in the Qur’an.
What did the Prophet ﷺ do with Usāma and Ḥasan (RA) together?
He carried both on his lap and showed them love.
What happened just before the army Usāma was leading was about to leave?
The Prophet ﷺ passed away.
How did Usāma react after being corrected by the Prophet ﷺ in a battle situation?
He felt very sorry and learned from his mistake.
What does this story teach us about Islam?
That we must be fair and never judge someone’s intention.
What nickname did the Prophet ﷺ give to Usāma and his father?
The Beloved and the son of the Beloved” (حِبُّ رسول الله وابنُ حِبِّه).
What did people say about Usāma when he was young?
Some questioned why he was chosen as a leader at a young age.
Did the army still go after the Prophet ﷺ died?
Yes, Abū Bakr (RA) sent them as the Prophet ﷺ had ordered.
What lesson did the Prophet ﷺ teach Usāma when a man said the Shahādah before being killed?
That we cannot judge what’s in a person’s heart.
Did Usāma narrate any hadiths of the Prophet ﷺ?
Yes, about 30 hadiths.
What country was Usāma’s mother originally from?
Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia).
How did the Prophet ﷺ respond to those who doubted Usāma’s leadership?
He defended Usāma and praised his leadership and trustworthiness.
What lesson can we learn from Usāma being chosen as a leader so young?
That age doesn’t matter—strong faith, good character, and trustworthiness matter most.
What did the Prophet ﷺ ask Usāma when he explained the incident?
Did you open his heart to see if he meant it?”
What was one emotional moment Usāma witnessed with the Prophet ﷺ?
When the Prophet ﷺ cried at the death of his son Ibrāhīm.