Today, we will discuss one early Muslim Scholars who became first Koran (Islamic Holy Book) Interpreter. He also Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba and get pray from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam for became wise people and , he became expert at Koran Interpretation ( Arabic: Tafsir). Ok, please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more information about Islamic History. It is easy verb for you, but have big role for help us flow this blog that add your perspective about Islamic History.
Abdullah Ibn Abbas or popular with his nickname, Ibn Abbas, born at 619 AD, at Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He is cousin from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam because Abdullah is son from Abbas Ibn Abd Muthalib, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s uncle. Abdullah stay with Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Abdullah also studied Islam direct from Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Abdullah always join Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam any time.
Abdullah always help Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam prepare water for ablution ( wash several part from body before prayer). One day, Abdullah prepare water for Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam for ablution and when Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam prepare for prayer, he ask Abdullah pray at his side. But, Abdullah choose pray at behind Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam.
After pray, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam ask Abdullah why he choose pray behind him. Abdullah Ibn Abbas answer:
“You is too honour at my eye and too noble for my self”
Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam pray for Ibn Abbas:
“O, Allah , give him Hikmah (Arabic: Wisdom)”
Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam also pray for Ibn Abbas , that one day, Ibn Abbas will became expert at Koran Interpretation and Islam.
And, Allah Subhanahuwataala answer Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s hope, Ibn Abbas became one scholar at Early Islamic History and according Syrian Historian DR.Abdurrahman Rafat Basya, has more knowledge and wisdom from many figures.
After Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s die at 632 AD, Abdullah Ibn Abbas. Who at this time still 13 years old, tried to get knowledge from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahabas. One day, he will studied Hadith (Islamic Oral Tradition from Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam). He came to this shahaba s house. And, this shahaba close his door.
At this time, this shahaba sleep and Ibn Abbas wait at front of his door until he exposed sand s storm. After his sleep, this shahaba out from his house and seeing Ibn Abbas. This shahaba said:
“O son from Rasulullah Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s uncle, why you came to here? Why you dont send messenger?”
Ibn Abbas answer:
“I more reserves came to you, because knowledge visited, not came alone” After this, Abdullah ask Hadith to this shahaba. Ibn Abbas, became scholar at Rashidun Caliphate Era. When he was has complete knowledge, he make his house as study place. Abdullah Ibn Abbas became one teacher at this study place. He make a schedule, first day for Fiqh (Islamic Law) Lesson, second day for battle lesson, third day for poem lesson and fourth day for Arabic Language Lesson. Not only popular as scholar, Ibn Abbas also popular with his worship. He often fasting and prayer at night.
At 37/38 Hijriyya, Fourth Caliph from Rashidun Caliphate, Ali Ibn Abi Thalib must faced rebellion from Group Of Kharijites. Ali send Abdullah Ibn Abbas as spokesman to faced Kharijites Group. According Muslim Historian, Ibn Kathir, with negosiation, Ibn Abbas can invited 4000 Kharijites Warriors for back to loyalty to Rashidun Caliphate.
Ibn Abbas s interpretation at Koran compilated by Al-Fairuzabadi at Book Of Tanwir Al-Miqbad Min Tafsir Ibni Abbas and Ali Ibn Abi Thalha at book Shahifah Ali bin Abi Thalhah An Ibni Abbas.
Ibn Abbas die at 68 H, at 71 years old, he burried at Tayf, Saudi Arabia. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.
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Hafs, Umar Abu: Abdullah Bin Abbas: Biodata dan Kisah Hidupnya - Aku Muslim, accesed 10 January 2025, 08: 59 AM.
Lutfiyah: Tafsir Ibnu Abbas: Dua Kitab Dokumentasi Penafsiran Ibnu Abbas, accesed 10 January 2025, 09: 00 AM.
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