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Feb 2021
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Saffiyah Bint Abdul Mutallib (ra) : A Wa...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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Saffiyah Bint Abdul Mutallib (ra) raised a lion in her son Zubayr. She was the closest sibling to another lion: her brother Hamza Ibn Abdul Mutallib (ra). To understand what came out of her home, it is crucial to examine her incredible story of strength and resilience. 
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