Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike
About this episode
This episode explores the life of Qutham ibn Abbas, known for his resemblance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his contributions to Islam.
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 on history.
Topics covered
- Islamic history
- Prophet Muhammad
- family of the Prophet
- martyrdom
- resemblance to the Prophet
- Qutham ibn Abbas
Keywords
- Qutham ibn Abbas
- Abdullah ibn Abbas
- Prophet Muhammad
- Islam
- Samarqand
- martyr
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Samarqand
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