Habbar bin Sufyan R was a Sahabi (Companion of Muhammad S). He was a nephew of Muhammad S.

His father Sufyan bin ‘Abdul Asad was a cousin of Muhammad S.

‘Abdul Asad bin Hilal, the grandfather of Habbar bin Sufyan R was married to Barrah bint ‘Abdul Muttalib, an aunt of Muhammad S.

Habbar bin Sufyan R was from Banu (Family of) Makhzum, a famous clan of the Quraysh tribe.

His uncle ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdul Asad R, better known as Abu Salamah R, achieved Shahadah (Martyrdom) in the year 4H (Hijrah). He succumbed to the injuries he received in the battle of Uhud.

Abu Salamah R was also nursed by Thaubiyah, who had nursed Muhammad S for the first few days of his life.

Umm Salamah R, the widow of Abu Salamah R later married Muhammad S.

Habbar bin Sufyan R was an early convert to Islam.

These early Muslims were tortured by the Quraysh for leaving their old religion.

Habbar bin Sufyan R had a brother named ‘Abdullah bin Sufyan R. Muhammad S allowed the Muslims to migrate to Habash (Ethiopia), which was ruled by a kind hearted Christian king Najjashi (Negus). Najjashi (Negus) welcomed the migrant Muslims to his country and allowed them to stay there as long as they wished.

Habbar bin Sufyan R and his brother ‘Abdullah bin Sufyan R had also migrated to Habash (Ethiopia) in the year 9BH (Before Hijrah) (613 AD).