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Nov 2020
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Najashi - Ashama Ibn Abjar (ra): The Rig...

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The Najashi of Abyssinia (Modern Day Ethopia) gave shelter to the Muslims when no one would, and eventually became a Muslim himself. But did you know that his uncle and brothers once sold him into slavery and that his character was shaped by that betrayal? Sign up here to get notes sent straight to your inbox. 
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