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Aug 2025
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Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ L...

YAQEEN INSTITUTE
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While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, discover how Qutham, who was raised alongside al-Husayn (ra), the last to leave the Prophet’s ﷺ grave, and a martyr who carried Islam to Samarqand, left his mark ... Show More
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