Uthman ibn Huwairith

Uthman ibn Huwairith (Arabic: عثمان بن حويرث‎) was one of the four major hanifs (followers of the Abrahamic tradition) during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.[1]

Uthman eventually accepted Christianity and remained Christian until he died. It is unknown whether he heard Muhammad's message. It was said that he left the area most likely before the birth of Muhammad. This is because he left around the time Waraqah was in his 20s (Waraqah was 80 when the Prophet was about 40).

He traveled to Rome and eventually became an interpreter. It is mentioned that because of this he eventually accepted Christianity, and held a substantial position amongst the society in Rome.

References

Francis E. Peters (1994). Muhammad and the Origins of Islam. SUNY Press. pp. 122–123. ISBN 978-0-7914-1875-8.

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[Peters1994-1] Francis E. Peters (1994). Muhammad and the Origins of Islam. SUNY Press. pp. 122–123. ISBN 978-0-7914-1875-8.