Amr ibn Hisham 573 – 624

Biography

Amr ibn Hisham was born on January 1, 573, in Mecca, during a period of significant social and religious transformation in the Arabian Peninsula. He emerged as a prominent leader among the Quraysh tribe, one of the most influential Arab groups of his era. As a polytheist, he represented the traditional religious beliefs that had long dominated Arabian society before the emergence of monotheistic movements in the region.

Throughout his life, Amr ibn Hisham occupied a position of leadership within Qurayshi circles, wielding considerable influence over tribal affairs and decisions. His role placed him at the center of the political and social dynamics that characterized Mecca during the late sixth and early seventh centuries. As a figure of authority within his community, he would have been involved in matters affecting trade, tribal relations, and the defense of Qurayshi interests.

Amr ibn Hisham died on March 13, 624, in Badr, located in Medina Province. His death marked the end of a life lived during one of history’s most consequential periods of change. Though details of his final years and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unrecorded, his life intersected with pivotal events that would reshape the Arabian world and beyond.