The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Zayd ibn Harithah
Also known as Zeid, Zayd, freedman and adopted son of Muhammad
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 225
A man whose loyalty runs deeper than his station, his presence marked by the quiet dignity of one who serves from choice rather than compulsion.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Young adult
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 225
- Books
- 1
Zayd ibn Harithah began as an obsequious and affectionate servant who was tempted by the prospect of freedom. He became the freedman and adopted son of Muhammad, husband to Zeineb, and ultimately fell as a soldier and standard bearer at the Battle of Muta, dying in the foremost ranks like the warrior he had become.
Description
A devoted servant with lean build and dark hair and beard simply kept. His practical clothing reflects his status as both servant and freedman, with the bearing of quiet dignity.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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