Abdullah ibn Abbas

Abdullah ibn Abbas was born around 619 CE into the Banu Hashim tribe, a branch of the Quraysh, as the son of Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet Muhammad's uncle. He grew up closely connected to Muhammad, who prayed for his knowledge and taught him directly. Ibn Abbas became a leading scholar and mufassir of the Qur'an, dedicating himself to collecting and interpreting Islamic teachings after Muhammad's death. He supported Caliph Ali during the First Fitna, served briefly as governor of Basra, and played a key role in reconciling dissenting Kharijites. Under the Umayyad Caliphate, he lived mainly in Hejaz and died around 687 CE in At-Ta'if. His legacy includes extensive hadith transmission and foundational Qur'anic commentary.