Early life
What tribe did Saʿd belong to?
Banu Zuhrah
Who did he see in a dream before converting?
A light guiding him to the truth
What was the first battle he fought in?
Battle of Badr
What did the Prophet ﷺ say about his duʿāʾ (prayers)?
(They are always accepted)
Where did he retire after his battles?
Outside Medina – farmland
What was his skill from a young age?
Archery
What did his mother do when he converted?
Starved herself in protest
What made his role in Badr unique?
He was the first to shoot an arrow for Islam
How many people did the Prophet ﷺ promise Paradise to while alive? Was Saʿd one?
10; Yes
What did he do in his final years?
Farming, tending sheep, living in isolation
At what age did he embrace Islam?
around 17
How did he respond to his mother’s threats?
Stayed firm in his faith
In what battle did his brother pass away?
(Battle of Badr)
Why did the Prophet ﷺ show special love to Saʿd?
His loyalty, bravery, and prayers
At what age did he pass away?
Around 80 years old
What physical traits was he known for?
Short, hairy, dark ......
What made him one of the "early converts"?
He accepted Islam before public preaching
In the battle of uhud what caused a huge loss to the muslims
When the archers left their post. Saad did not leave his post and stayed honest and true to his word
What was their relationship to each other in family
maternal uncle ; 20 years younger
What are some takeaways from his life
Many answers