by Al-Arqam ibn Abee Al-Arqam embraced Islam at the early age of sixteen.[1] As a member of Banu Mahkzum, Al-Arqam had to keep his Islam secret due to his clans great hostility towards Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), his clan Banu Hashim and anyone who professed Islam.
References
- Jump up↑ The Noble Life of The Prophet, by Dr. Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee, Volume 1, p.175