The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra)

The Firsts by Yaqeen Institute

Jul 29, 202589:33Religion & Spirituality

What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? In this episode, discover the remarkable life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) — the Prophet ﷺ’s cousin, student, and the Oc...

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