Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage

The Firsts by Yaqeen Institute

Jul 8, 202545:36Religion & Spirituality

A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at Ka...

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