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Who was the father of Abdullah ibn Jafar?
Jafar ibn abi Talib was Abdullah's father.
When was Abdullah ibn Jafar born?
Abdullah ibn Jafar was born in the year one H.
Who was the mother of Abdullah ibn Jafar?
Abdullah's mother was Asmaa bint Umais ibn Ma'ad.
Why did Jafar and his wife migrate to Abyssinia?
Because Quraish intensified prosecution on Muslims.
How was the migration journey to Abyssinia?
The migration journey to Abyssinia was very hard.
Where was Abdullah ibn Jafar ibn abi Talib born?
Abdullah was the first baby to be born in Abyssinia.
When did the Abyssinia migrants return to al-Madina?
They returned to Madina after the Khaibar conquest.
What did the prophet do with Jafar’s family?
He included them in the Khaibar looties’ recipients.
How was Jafar a role model to his son Abdullah?
Abdullah saw his father’s kindness to the poor.
What title did the prophet give to Jafar?
The prophet called Jafar the father of the poor.
What did Jafar use to do with the poor?
Jafar invited the poor to his house to feed them.
Who brought Abdullah ibn Jafar up?
Prophet Mohammad brought Abdullah ibn Ja'far up.
Why did the prophet bring Abdullah ibn Jafar up?
Because Jafar had died in the battle of Mu’tah.
How many wounds were there in Jafar’s body?
More than ninety stabs were there all over his body.
How did the prophet feel after Jafar’s death?
When he heard about Jafar’s death, he wept.
What did prophet Mohamad do for Jafar’s kids?
Prophet Mohammad made dua for Jafar's children.
What did he say about Jafar’s rank in Paradise?
He said Jafar was flying in Paradise with angels.
What did Allah replace Jafar’s two arms with?
Allah replaced the arms with wings he flew with.
What did prophet Mohammad order for the Jafars?
He ordered some food to be sent to Jafar’s house.
What did Abdullah do after his father’s death?
Abdullah accompanied the prophet all the time.
What did Jafar’s wife complain to the prophet about?
Jafar’s wife complained that their supporter had died.