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The first Namaz-e-Janazah (funeral prayer) led by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was for Hazrat Asad bin Zurarah (R.A), a prominent companion from the Ansar of Madinah. He was from the Khazraj tribe and was among the earliest people of Madinah to embrace Islam. Hazrat Asad (R.A) played a significant role in the spread of Islam in Yathrib (later known as Madinah) before the Prophet’s migration (Hijrah).

He was one of the leaders who took part in the Pledge of Aqabah, where the people of Madinah pledged their allegiance to Islam and invited the Prophet (ﷺ) to settle there. After embracing Islam, he worked tirelessly to invite others to the faith and to prepare the city for the arrival of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Hazrat Asad bin Zurarah (R.A) fell ill shortly after the Prophet’s arrival in Madinah and passed away in 1 AH. His death was a moment of grief for the Muslim community, as he was a key figure in the establishment of Islam in Madinah. The Prophet (ﷺ) personally led his funeral prayer, marking it as the first Namaz-e-Janazah he performed.

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  First funeral prayer led by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

  
  


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  Sahabi: Hazrat Asad bin Zurarah (R.A).

  
  


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  Tribe: Khazraj from the Ansar of Madinah.

  
  


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  Early supporter of Islam in Madinah before Hijrah.

  
  


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  Participated in both Pledges of Aqabah.

  
  


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  Passed away in 1 AH shortly after the Prophet’s arrival in Madinah.

  
  


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  Remembered as a devoted companion and leader among the Ansar.