Khubayb bin Adi
He was a companion from the Banu Jahjaba tribe, a branch of the Banu Kalaba from Aws. It is said that he participated in the Battle of Badr, although Ibn Ishaq and Al-Waqidi did not mention him among the participants in their accounts of the battle. But what is certain is that Khubaib participated in the Battle of Uhud, and then joined the Battle of Al-Mundhir bin Amr, which was sent by the Prophet Muhammad to the people of Najd to teach them the Qur’an.
In this campaign, Khubaib and his companions were besieged and most of them were killed. Khabib was captured and sold to individuals from Mecca. Abu Sarura took Uqba bin Al-Harith Khubayb, seeking revenge for his father, who was killed in the Battle of Badr. They brought him to Tan'im, and before his execution, Khubaib asked for permission to perform two rak'ahs. Surprisingly, they gave him permission.
In a display of remarkable patience, Khubaib stood up to perform the Sunnah prayers before his imminent death. Before his death, he said the following verses:
“I don't care if I die for Islam
On either side, God will be my guide.
If it is His will, He will bless and watch
His limbs were mutilated on all sides.
Nor am I afraid of death. My soul is true
Do not fear the enemy because God is near.
And in my Lord I put my trust and hope
Neither fear nor sorrow will try my steadfast heart.”
Saeed bin Amer was deeply affected by the killing of Khabib bin Adi. He had a profound influence on two levels: first, he was horrified by the actions of the Quraysh in this matter, and second, he admired Khubayb’s noble character. Watching Khabib's moral behavior left an indelible mark on Saeed's conscience.
The brutality of Khabib's execution and the contrast with his gentle demeanor deeply disturbed Said. This internal conflict led to a strong desire within him to convert to Islam. The stark contrast between the cruel actions of the Quraish and the noble qualities embodied by Khubaib played a pivotal role in shaping Sa'id's conviction to join the Islamic faith.
About his killer
Uqba ibn al-Harith, also known as Abu Sarwa, was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. His full name is Uqba bin Al-Harith bin Amer bin Nawfal bin Abd Manaf bin Qusay Al-Qurashi Al-Nawfali. Musab said that he was also nicknamed Abu Sarwa. Al-Zubair said: This is the opinion of the scholars of hadith.
Some genealogies believe that Uqba is Abu Sarwa’s brother, and they both converted to Islam on the day of the conquest of Mecca. Uqba, according to Al-Zubayr, was a Meccan Hejazi. He is best known for his involvement in the killing of Khabib bin Adi. Only one hadith was attributed to him, and it is specific to a woman’s testimony regarding breastfeeding.
It was reported that Uqba narrated on the authority of Ubaid bin Abi Maryam and Ibn Abi Malika. Some sources claim that Ibn Abi Mulaika did not hear from Uqba directly, and there was Ubaid bin Abi Maryam between them. Ibn Abdul-Barr mentioned that Uqba bin Al-Harith was called Abu Sarwa.
Ibn Abd al-Barr mentioned that in some narrations, Uqba was Abu Sarwa’s maternal brother. Others said: Uqba was more likely in lineage according to Musab. The most correct narration is on the authority of Sufyan bin Uyaynah, on the authority of Amr bin Dinar, that he heard Jaber bin Abdullah Al-Ansari say: The one who killed Khubayb is Abu Sarwa Uqba bin Al-Harith bin Amer bin Nawfal.
He converted to Islam on the day of the conquest of Mecca. Narrated by Al-Bukhari, Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhi, and Al-Nasa’i. Umm Uqba is Khadija or Umamah bint Uwaid bin Rafi bin Aws bin Falja bin Usama bin Ghanam bin Malikh from the Khuza’i tribe. His brother is Abu Al-Hussein bin Al-Harith bin Amer, and his mother is Umamah bint Khalifa bin Al-Numan bin Bakr bin Wael, one of the Arab captives.