Hanzala ibn Abi Amir

Hanzala Ibn Abi Amir or Ḥanẓala Ibn Abī ʿĀmir was one of the companionship of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He belonged to the Banu Aus tribe of the Ansar. His father, Abu Aamir was a Christian. However it is not known was he really a christian or otherwise. Hanzala's age was just 24 years when he was martyred in the Battle of Uhud while fighting against the polytheists. Hanzala being a foot soldier, assaulted the mount of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb to attack him. However, the latter was saved by Shaddād bin al-Aswad who also killed Hanzala.