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Dhimad Al-Azdi (ضماد الازدي) was a companion of Muhammad. He was one of the earliest converts to Islam during the Meccan period.

Life
He was Dhimad ibn Thalaba al-Azd. Dhimad was from the Azd Shanua tribe of Yemen. some said, he was from Saeed ibn Bakr tribe. He used to throw evil spells for the air from Jahili period. Some said, he used to sweep for the problems of jinn and ghosts. He also used to do various treatments.

He arrived in Mecca early in Muhammad's prophethood. He was told, Muhammad is a mad, insane and magician. He said, I might be able to treat the man. He went to Muhammad and said, O Muhammad! I am treated for this disorder. Are you willing to undergo treatment? Then Muhammad said the following sentences,

Hearing this, Dhimad said, repeat it please. Muhammad repeated three times. Then Dhimad said, "I have heard of sorcerers, I have heard of mathematicians, I have also heard of poets. But I have never heard words like these. Your words have reached the bottom of the ocean. Raise your hand. I want to accept Islam. Thus he embraced Islam and pledged allegiance to Muhammad on behalf of his tribe.