Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow

The Firsts by Yaqeen Institute

Aug 26, 202596:34Religion & Spirituality

He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunnah, refusing positions of power, and embodying humility, generosity, and princip...

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