Martyrdom
Zayd took part in an expedition in 629 CE. A Muslim force of 3,000 men set out to raid the Byzantine city of Bosra. They were intercepted at a place called Muta'h. The Battle of Mu'tah was a rare reverse for the Muslims. Zayd was martyred as he held the standard, as were two other leaders, Ja`far ibn Abī Tālib and `Abd Allah ibn Rawahah. He was the first Muslim to be martyred on foreign soil.
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