Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
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Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib (Arabic: حمزه بن عبدالمطلب) was the uncle of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. He and Muhammad were raised together as they were almost the same age. He was well known and well respected by the Quraish tribe.
Hamza was known as the lion of God (Arabic: أسد الله) and the lion of Heaven (Arabic: أسد الجنة) for his bravery. Among the champions of early Islam, few have rivaled his reputation in battle.
Film
His story is related in the film Mohammad, Messenger of God. He is portrayed by Anthony Quinn.