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Jul 29
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The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdu...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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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.

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