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a difference of opinion arose on any matter, I have seen seventy of the Companions,
favor the opinion of Abdullah.” This opinion of Tawos was endorsed by Ubay son of Ka’b
who declared, “This youth will soon become the most learned scholar of this nation.”
Abdullah, himself spoke of his knowledge saying, “I used to seek the company of the
senior Muhajarin and Ansar to ask about the battles in which the Messenger of Allah,
praise and peace be upon him, fought and the Revelations which were sent down
relative to these battles. Whenever I went to any of these Companions they became
overjoyed because I am related to the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon
him.”
Despite his knowledge the young Abdullah was known to be a very tolerant young man
and when an intricate matter arose, the Caliph Omar Al Khattab would send for him
saying, “Be prepared, a very complicated problem needs your attention!” Omar would
seek and accept Abdullah’s opinion even when he was in the company of elite Ansars
and Muhajarins such as those who participated in the Battle of Badr and would always
give precedence to Abdullah’s opinion over others.
favor the opinion of Abdullah.” This opinion of Tawos was endorsed by Ubay son of Ka’b
who declared, “This youth will soon become the most learned scholar of this nation.”
Abdullah, himself spoke of his knowledge saying, “I used to seek the company of the
senior Muhajarin and Ansar to ask about the battles in which the Messenger of Allah,
praise and peace be upon him, fought and the Revelations which were sent down
relative to these battles. Whenever I went to any of these Companions they became
overjoyed because I am related to the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon
him.”
Despite his knowledge the young Abdullah was known to be a very tolerant young man
and when an intricate matter arose, the Caliph Omar Al Khattab would send for him
saying, “Be prepared, a very complicated problem needs your attention!” Omar would
seek and accept Abdullah’s opinion even when he was in the company of elite Ansars
and Muhajarins such as those who participated in the Battle of Badr and would always
give precedence to Abdullah’s opinion over others.