Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

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Meet Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), a little-known Coptic Christian from Egypt who embraced Islam and became part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family.

How did this unfold? What was his role in the death of Abu Lahab and the birth of al-Hasan ibn Ali (ra)? What does his story teach us about how the Prophet ﷺ took and repaid loans?

Learn about a companion who was so close to the Prophet ﷺ, part of the Ahl al-Bayt, and highly praised by the Companions.

0:00 - A couple close to the Ahl al-Bayt
2:18 - The origins and conversion of Abu Rafi (ra)
6:35 - The fight and the death of Abu Lahab
12:30 - Becoming part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family
16:04 - Cooking for the Prophet ﷺ and handling his debts
21:26 - “A pure heart and a truthful tongue”

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