Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike

The Firsts by Yaqeen Institute

Aug 20, 202519:14Religion & Spirituality

While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, discover how Qutham, w...

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