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When did the genius of Abdullah ibn Abbas appear?
Ibn Abbas’ genius appeared when he was still young.
Who taught Abdullah ibn Abbas about Islam?
Prophet Mohammad taught ibn Abbas about Islam.
What was the effect of the prophet’s teaching on him?
Ibn Abbas grew up as an established scholar.
Who knew ibn Abbas as an established scholar?
The prophet’s companions knew him as a scholar.
What did Omar use to do with Abdullah ibn Abbas?
Omar would let ibn Abbas sit with senior Sahaba.
Why did Omar let ibn Abbas sit with older Sahaba?
Because Omar realized the knowledge of ibn Abbas.
How did ibn Abbas debate with the older Sahaba?
Ibn Abbas proved more knowledgeable than them.
What did ibn Abbas do after the prophet's death?
Ibn Abbas insisted on learning reading and writing.
What did ibn Abbas do after learning to write down?
Ibn Abbas began to write down the prophet’s hadith.
What was ibn Abbas’ method to collect the hadith?
Ibn Abbas would ask all society categories about it.
When would Abdullah ibn Abbas rejoice?
Ibn Abbas rejoiced at the good fair Muslim rulers.
How did Ibn Abbas care for the good of Muslims?
Ibn Abbas felt happy when rain fell on Muslim lands.
How did ibn Abbas react if someone insulted him?
Ibn Abbas would tolerate those who spoke ill of him.
How did Abdullah ibn Abbas feel towards Muslims?
Ibn Abbas felt happy for the good of all Muslims.
Where did Abdullah ibn Abbas practice his jihad?
Ibn Abbas practiced jihad inside and outside Arabia.
Why did Abdullah ibn Abbas fight in many battles?
Ibn Abbas fought for the cause of Allah’s religion.
Who was the leader when Abdallah fought in Egypt?
Saad ibn abi Serah was the Muslim leader in Egypt.
When did Abdullah ibn Abbas fight in Egypt?
Ibn Abbas fought in Egypt in the year 27 H.
Where did ibn Abbas fight other than in Egypt?
Ibn Abbas participated in the conquest of Taberstan.
Whose side did ibn Abbas take in the battle of Siffin?
Ibn Abbas took the side of Ali ibn Abi Talib in Siffin.