Episode 157

Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Most Knowledgeable Scholar in the World | The Firsts | Dr Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

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 Ocean of Knowledge. From his childhood in the Prophet’s arms to his leadership in times of turmoil, Ibn Abbas’s story is a model of prophetic character and leadership. 0:00 - Introduction 3:05 - The boycott in Makkah and birth of Ibn Abbas (ra) 12:44 - The Prophet ﷺ's affection for Ibn Abbas 16:36 - Ibn Abbas' early years in Medina 19:32 - Learning from the Prophet ﷺ 34:21 - The Prophet ﷺ's special advice to Ibn Abbas 45:27 - Ibn Abbas' quest for knowledge 50:29 - The Scholar of the Ummah 1:02:10 - The first university of Islam 1:13:35 - The wisdom of Ibn Abbas in conflict 1:23:18 - The final years of Ibn Abbas 1:27:31 - The legacy of Ibn Abbas (ra) #abdullahibnabbas #thefirsts #islamichistory #omarsuleiman Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!