Episode 158

Fadl ibn Abbas (ra): How The Prophet ﷺ Made Him Lower His Gaze | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known, but his life was filled with unforgettable moments: from the powerful lesson behind “lower your gaze” to riding with the Prophet ﷺ on his camel during Hajj. This is the story of the eldest Ibn Abbas. 00:00 - The brothers of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) 01:11 - The family of Abbas (ra) had it all 04:47 - Fadl ibn Abbas (ra), the oldest brother 06:58 - Cousin and riding companion of the Prophet ﷺ 10:56 - Courage of Fadl (ra) in the Battle of Hunayn 14:11 - Riding with the Prophet ﷺ in the Farewell Hajj 20:03 - Fadl (ra)’s famous “lower your gaze” story 24:33 - Fadl (ra)’s role in the Prophet ﷺ’s final days 26:04 - Fadl (ra) in the Battle of Yarmuk and conquest of Amman #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!