Episode 156

Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): The Story of My Mother’s Ancestor | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia to the tragedy of Karbala and his final days during Hajj, this is a story of resilience and divine favor. 0:00 - Introduction 1:33 - His birth and childhood in Abyssinia 3:07 - Hijrah from Africa to Madinah 4:28 - His father’s martyrdom in Mu’tah 6:08 - The Farewell Hajj and his stepfathers: Abu Bakr (ra) and Ali (ra) 6:55 - His marriages to Zaynab (ra) and Umm Kulthum (ra) 7:49 - His sons’ martyrdom at Karbala 8:29 - His death during a flood at Hajj 10:05 - Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra) is Dr. Omar Suleiman’s ancestor #thefirsts #sahaba #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!