Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas

Sa'd ibn Malik ibn Uhayb ibn Abd Manaf

سعد بن أبي وقاص

Promised Jannah
TribeQuraysh (Banu Zuhrah)
BirthplaceMakkah
Known ForFirst to shoot an arrow for Islam; Commander at Qadisiyyah
Promised ParadiseOne of the Ten (Ashara Mubasharah)
Notable RoleGovernor of Kufa, Military Commander
BuriedAl-Baqi Cemetery, Madinah

Titles & Nicknames

The Lion of IslamCommander of QadisiyyahOne of the Ten Promised ParadiseAbu Ishaq

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was born around 599 CE into the Banu Zuhrah clan of the Quraysh in Makkah. He was a maternal uncle of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as the Prophet's mother Aminah belonged to the same clan.

He grew up in a respected household and was known for his skill in archery from a young age, a talent that would later serve him well in the defense of Islam.

Battles Participated In

13 March 624 CE

غزوة بدر

Battle of Badr

Wells of Badr, southwest of Madinah 8 companions
Decisive Muslim Victory

The Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) was the first major battle in Islamic history. Despite being outnumbered three to one, the Muslim force of 313 achieved a decisive victory over the Quraysh of Makkah.

January/February 630 CE

غزوة حنين

Battle of Hunayn

Valley of Hunayn, between Makkah and Ta'if 9 companions
Muslim Victory

The Battle of Hunayn (8 AH / 630 CE) saw the largest Muslim army of the Prophetic era initially routed by an ambush, then rallied by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and a small group of steadfast companions to achieve victory.

627 CE

غزوة الخندق

Battle of the Trench

Northern outskirts of Madinah 10 companions
Strategic Muslim Victory (siege lifted)

The Battle of the Trench (5 AH / 627 CE) saw the Muslim community defend Madinah against a coalition of 10,000 warriors using an innovative trench strategy. It was the last major offensive by the Quraysh against the Muslims.

May/June 628 CE

غزوة خيبر

Battle of Khaybar

Khaybar oasis, north of Madinah 9 companions
Muslim Victory

The Battle of Khaybar (7 AH / 628 CE) was a series of sieges against fortified settlements north of Madinah. Ali ibn Abi Talib led the decisive assault after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) entrusted him with the banner.

October 630 CE

غزوة تبوك

Expedition of Tabuk

Tabuk, northern Arabia 7 companions
Strategic success; no battle took place

The Expedition of Tabuk (9 AH / 630 CE) was the last major campaign led by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Known as the 'Expedition of Hardship,' it tested the faith and commitment of the Muslim community.

23 March 625 CE

غزوة أحد

Battle of Uhud

Mount Uhud, north of Madinah 10 companions
Quraysh tactical advantage; Muslim strategic resilience

The Battle of Uhud (3 AH / 625 CE) was the second major engagement between the Muslims and the Quraysh. Despite initial success, a tactical error led to a reversal, teaching the Muslim community lasting lessons about discipline and obedience.