Best Sufyan Podcasts (2024)

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Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl (ra): The Pious Son of Pharoah 53:00

1M ago53:00

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He was the son of the Pharoah of this Ummah who fought the Prophet ﷺ and his companions even up until the opening of Makkah. But through a journey of many twists and turns, came back to the Prophet ﷺ as one of his most loyal companions. His story of selflessness and martyrdom is ever inspiring and impactful.…

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Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (ra): Forgiving the Enemy 1:15:54

1M ago1:15:54

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For two decades he was a chief antagonist of the Prophet ﷺ, only to be forgiven and given a position of leadership for the sake of the greater cause.By Yaqeen Institute

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The Prophet ﷺ’s Brother: Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith (ra) 58:31

1M ago58:31

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He was the first cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother in that he was nursed by the same woman. He was one of the closest and most beloved people to him. When Islam came, he turned his back on the Prophet ﷺ and became a bitter enemy until the very end where after a painful reunification, came a beautiful ending.…

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Amr ibn al-As (ra): From Rafah to Egypt 1:19:28

2M ago1:19:28

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From his moments of opposing the Prophet ﷺ in practically every battle of Islam, and his seeking to remove the one place of refuge for the Muslims in Abyssinia, Amr (ra) doesn’t just turn a corner and embrace Islam, but he spreads it to Egypt and many places of the world including Gaza which weighs so heavily on us today.…

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Amr ibn al-As (ra): His Wicked Father & “Better” Brother 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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Before understanding Amr ibn al-As (ra), you need to know about his father who was a staunch opponent of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother Hisham (ra) who was a companion long before him, with a legendary story of his own.By Yaqeen Institute

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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): The Legendary Military General 1:11:19

3M ago1:11:19

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After he became Muslim, he immediately became perhaps the greatest factor in the spread of Islam throughout the world. Learn about his military genius, his legacy and contributions, and his unexpected death.By Yaqeen Institute

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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): Becoming the Sword of Allah 1:13:43

9M ago1:13:43

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The story of how a feared enemy of Islam became it's greatest general.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Saeed al Khudri (ra): The Jewel of Madinah 58:16

9M ago58:16

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He was given the lofty title of the Mufti of Madinah for his rare combination of Hadith and Fiqh. He narrates over 1000 ahadith from the Prophet ﷺ, and lived a long life of devotion all in his home city of Madinah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Saeed ibn Amir (ra): Haunted by Murder 1:00:55

10M ago1:00:55

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He was a pious governor in Islam who would repent to Allah after witnessing the crucifixion of Khubayb (ra). How did Saeed and other companions who participated in the massacres of Bi'r Mauna and Al Rajee find their way back to Allah after such horrific actions?By Yaqeen Institute

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Rabiah ibn Kab (ra): The Prophet’s Companion in Jannah 51:15

10M ago51:15

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He fell in love with the Prophet ﷺ at first sight, lived in his blessed shadow until he died, and was promised his blessed companionship eternally in Paradise.By Yaqeen Institute

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Asim ibn Thabit (ra): Protector of Faith 43:51

10M ago43:51

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Asim (ra) was one of the very first to protect our Prophet ﷺ, and of the most beloved companions of them all. Though he was pursued in vengence by an ambushing tribe, he was given a miracle through his last prayer witnessed even by his most hateful enemies.By Yaqeen Institute

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Khubayb ibn Addiy (ra): A Prisoner of Many Miracles 51:15

10M ago51:15

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Khubayb (ra) is a man of many tragic firsts in Islam. But his story is also filled with many lessons of perseverance, ethics, and sincerity even in the midst of desperation. And for that Allah would bestow miracles upon him that no other companion would encounter.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Dujana (ra): The Red Bandana 50:41

11M ago50:41

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Only one man was worthy of fighting with the sword of the Prophet ﷺ, and he proved that he would honor it in more ways than one. The story of Abu Dujana (ra) is a story of a man who displayed bravery in the most difficult moments of battle, and integrity in every moment of his life.By Yaqeen Institute

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Burayda ibn al-Husayb (ra): An Unlikely Convert 12:39

11M ago12:39

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When the Prophet ﷺ suddenly encounters a chief of a nomad tribe during the Hijra, more people embrace Islam in the desert in an instant than at any point in the years preceding of the Prophetic call.By Yaqeen Institute

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Suraqa ibn Malik (ra): The Bounty Hunter 15:45

11M ago15:45

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He went out as a disbeliever hunting the Prophet ﷺ for 100 camels, then came back a believer with the bracelets of the ruler of Persia. A remarkable story about prophecy even in vulnerability.By Yaqeen Institute

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Umm Ma’bad (ra): The Most Beautiful Description of the Prophet ﷺ 33:17

11M ago33:17

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She was a Bedouin woman who served the traveler and wayfarer when suddenly her home was blessed with most beautiful guest of all ﷺ.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari (ra): A Voice Like No Other 1:08:26

11M ago1:08:26

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He came from Yemen as soon as he heard the call of the beloved Prophet ﷺ, then brought Islam back to Yemen. He distinguished himself by his love for the Qur’an, and his wisdom in judging all of his affairs by it's guidance.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Huraira (ra): The Preserver of Hadith 1:14:30

12M ago1:14:30

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The most prolific narrator of ahadith from our beloved Prophet ﷺ, and the heart that Allah chose to give us access to the Sunnah like no other.By Yaqeen Institute

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Tufayl ibn Amr (ra): The Hidden Legend 54:40

12M ago54:40

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Behind the conversion of Abu Huraira (ra) and the legacy he would leave behind is a hidden legend from the tribe of al-Daws named Tufayl ibn Amr (ra). While he narrates not a single hadith, his complete story is full of wisdom and worth pondering upon in it's own right.By Yaqeen Institute

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Maymunah bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessed Wedding | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

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Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ coincided with a beautiful occasion, and her wedding was her most precious memory.By Yaqeen Institute

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Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (ra): The Secret Keeper | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman 1:13:41

1y ago1:13:41

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He was entrusted with the most sensitive of secrets due to the special sincerity he possessed. After the tragic death of his father, he lived as the trustee of this Ummah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Safiyya bint Huyayy (ra): A Heart of Gold | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman 1:00:35

1y ago1:00:35

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From the lineage of a noble Prophet, Safiyya was viewed with deep suspicion at times due to her roots. But she shined most with the Prophet ﷺ in regards to her love, care, and empathy.By Yaqeen Institute

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Juwayriya bint al-Harith (ra): A Blessing to Her People 57:35

1y ago57:35

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She was a distinguished woman due to her lineage, beauty, and nobility before Islam. But our mother would go on to be distinguished by a specific form of worship. She was a blessing to her people through her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ and an example for our Ummah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Zaynab bint Jahsh (ra): The Longest Arm 1:14:33

1+ y ago1:14:33

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She came from a noble background, had her marriage contracted by Allah himself in the noble Qur'an, and would be first to join our noble Prophet ﷺ after his death.By Yaqeen Institute

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Hafsa bint Umar (ra): Saved by Devotion 1:08:40

1+ y ago1:08:40

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A life marked by devotion that saw her through her multiple tragedies, and earned her the testimony of the greatest angel. The wife of our beloved Prophet ﷺ who was most noted for her private worship.By Yaqeen Institute

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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 4: Legacy and Life after Rasulallah ﷺ 1:15:52

1+ y ago1:15:52

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The series finale on the remarkable legacy and life of Aisha (ra). What was her life like after the death of the beloved Prophet ﷺ, and what were her unique distinctions that live on until today.By Yaqeen Institute

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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 3: Slander and Death of the Prophet 1:23:53

1+ y ago1:23:53

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Our mother was known for how beloved she was to the Prophet ﷺ which made her an easy target of the hypocrites. In her defense, Allah revealed verses of the Quran in the wake of the great slander known as hadithatul ifk. And in her lap, the Messenger ﷺ would breathe his last breath.By Omar Suleiman

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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 2: The Love Story 1:08:53

1+ y ago1:08:53

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The love the Prophet ﷺ had for her was unparalleled, and the lessons learned from their marriage serve as a timeless guide for every husband and wife. In this lecture, we focus on the marriage dynamics and position of our mother Aisha (ra) with our beloved Prophet ﷺ.By Yaqeen Institute

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Aisha Bint Abu Bakr (ra) Part 1: The Early Years of Sacrifice 1:15:13

1+ y ago1:15:13

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Growing up in a house of sacrifice, she was destined for a life of greatness. In this lecture, we cover her childhood up until her wedding when she would move into the most significant house in Madinah with our Beloved Prophet ﷺ.By Yaqeen Institute

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Kulthum ibn al-Hadm (ra) & Sa'ad ibn Khaythamah (ra): The Hosts of Masjid Quba 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

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Allah praised them in the Quran for their piety and love to be purified. Each one of them had an incredibly beautiful story of sacrifice that was oft-repeated amongst the Companions.By Yaqeen Institute

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Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Orphan With 7 Sisters 1:09:24

1+ y ago1:09:24

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His father was of the first to embrace Islam, and he was the last companion to die in Madinah. He was left early on to care for many sisters, yet ended up being one of the caretakers of this Ummah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Hanzala Ibn Abi Amr (ra) and Jameela (ra): When Angels Bathe You 8:37

1+ y ago8:37

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They were the children of hypocrites who got married the night before Uhud. What followed was a miracle unique to Hanzala (ra), and a child who lived his father’s legacy.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abdullah ibn Abdullah ibn Ubayy (ra): The son of the Chief Hypocrite 10:28

1+ y ago10:28

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While his father undermined the Prophet (Saw) at every juncture, he served alongside the Prophet (saw) in his most difficult moments. He was the opposite of his father, and opposed him when he hurt the Prophet (saw).By Yaqeen Institute

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Amr ibn Al Jamuh (ra): No Limping in Jannah 18:09

1+ y ago18:09

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He was the chief of his tribe, and a devoted idol worshipper. But when he embraced Islam, he would stop at nothing to get to Jannah even though he had a disability.By Yaqeen Institute

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Asma Bint Yazid (ra): The Orator of the Women 20:27

1+ y ago20:27

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A look at the unique characteristics of the Asma’s of Madinah, with emphasis on Asma bint Yazid. They refused to be left out of any reward, and expressed the desire to be by the side of the Prophet (saw) in every situation.By Yaqeen Institute

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Umm Waraqa bint Abdullah (ra): The Martyred Hafidha 12:00

1+ y ago12:00

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A woman who excelled in every way, memorized the Quran, and sought martyrdom even in her home.By Yaqeen Institute

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Ubayy ibn Ka’b (ra): The Master of all Reciters 1:00:42

1+ y ago1:00:42

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The greatest reciter of the Quran, and the Imam of Madinah during the reign of the rightly guided Khulafa.By Yaqeen Institute

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Muadh Ibn Jabal (ra): Most Knowledgeable & Beloved 1:26:46

1+ y ago1:26:46

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The young scholar who was described by Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of this Ummah in halal and haram, and who was told by the Prophet ﷺ that he loved him for Allah.By Omar Suleiman

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Zayd ibn Thabit (ra): The Scribe of the Prophet ﷺ 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

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He was a young genius when the Prophet ﷺ came to Madinah, and now shares a reward in the recitation of every Muslim due to his compiling of the Quran.By Yaqeen Institute

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Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (ra): The Woman Warrior 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

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Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (ra) embodied sacrifice in every way, and would be seen defending the Prophet ﷺ from every direction. Every one in her family followed her noble example.By Omar Suleiman

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Hassan ibn Thabit (ra): The Master of All Poets 55:40

1+ y ago55:40

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Hassan ibn Thabit (ra) was the most talented of poets, aided by Jibreel (as) as he defended the Prophet ﷺ against his enemies. While that same tongue fell into tragic error, we honor him for his years of service to Islam.By Omar Suleiman

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Ka'ab Ibn Malik (ra): The Greatest Story of Repentance 1:09:06

2y ago1:09:06

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Ka'ab Ibn Malik (ra) was an eloquent poet who was silenced and then elevated through his story to be the most narrated about repenter in the history of Islam.By Omar Suleiman

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Abdullah Ibn Rawahah (ra): The Warrior Poet 56:49

2y ago56:49

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Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Abdullah Ibn Rawahah (ra), who with his piety as remarkable as his poetry, was the first of the poets who defended the Prophet ﷺ and most noted for his virtues.By Omar Suleiman

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Abu Darda (ra): The Scholar Who Wouldn't Sleep 1:10:58

2y ago1:10:58

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He was the man who the companions used to say was the most sincere amongst them in combining knowledge and action. Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about Abu Darda (RA) and a legacy of scholarship, spirituality, and wisdom that spanned Madinah to Syria and beyond.By Omar Suleiman

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Salman Al Farsi (ra): Back to Persia 1:12:18

2y ago1:12:18

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Part 2 of the journey of Salman (ra) with Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us through the events that led this noble companion from the trenches of Madinah back to the heart of the Persian empire.By Yaqeen Institute

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Salman Al Farsi (ra): The Truth Seeker 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

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Dr. Omar Suleiman talks about the journey of truth that took the son of a Zoroastrian chief from Persia, through the churches of Syria and Iraq, to eventually becoming one of the most beloved companions of the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah.By Omar Suleiman

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Abdullah ibn Salam (ra): The Righteous Rabbi 1:03:40

2y ago1:03:40

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Abdullah ibn Salam moved to Madinah in anticipation of the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ, and went on to become one of the greatest companions to ever live. A scholar who knew multiple scriptures, and was promised paradise on more than one occassion.By Omar Suleiman

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Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (ra): The Host of the Prophet 1:01:52

2y ago1:01:52

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Abu Ayyub Al Ansari (ra) was a man who loved the Prophet ﷺ with all of his heart, and gave his home and life to his cause.By Omar Suleiman

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Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra): The Underestimated Hero 52:27

2y ago52:27

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Al Bara’ Ibn Malik (ra) was a man who people looked down upon, but that led the way with his courage in some of the most pivotal battles of Islam.By Omar Suleiman

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Ubadah ibn al-Samit (ra): A Man Equal to a Thousand Men 59:25

2y ago59:25

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Ubahada inb al-Samit (ra) was a leader who immediately inspired awe in others and established Islam in so many ways in different parts of the world.By Omar Suleiman

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