Khubayb ibn ʿAdiy (Arabic: خبيب بن عدي) was a Sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
[2] After killing Asim ibn Thabit, Hudhayl wanted to sell his head.
[1]: 350–351 According to William Montgomery Watt, an Anglican priest and orientalist, the most common version of the event states that the motives of the Banu Lahyan for attacking Muslims was that the Banu Lahyan wanted to get revenge for the assassination of their chief.
When the assembled throng arrived at the appointed place with him, the prisoner, Khubaib said in a firm but quiet voice amid the shouting of women and children: This the Quraysh allowed.
With his blood flowing, he replied, "By God, I would not want to be safe and secure among my family while even a thorn hurts Muhammad."