The Comparison Between Ibn 'Abbas and Ibn al-Zubayr, and Ibn 'Abbas's Restraint
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The questioner:
Which of them has more merit, Ibn 'Abbas or Ibn al-Zubayr?
The Shaykh:
Ibn 'Abbas is far superior. Ibn 'Abbas is better and more knowledgeable; Allah spread knowledge through him. Ibn al-Zubayr has the merit of companionship and the merit of knowledge as well, but Ibn 'Abbas has distinct advantages in the areas of knowledge and understanding of the religion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for him, saying, "O Allah, grant them deep understanding of the religion and the interpretation of the Book." However, he refrained [from taking a side] due to the issue of the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) between al-Zubayr and Marwan and his son. Yes.
The questioner:
That is, refraining from giving the pledge of allegiance.
The Shaykh:
It appears that he refrained from giving the pledge of allegiance because of the issue of the people pledging allegiance to Marwan in Sham, the location of the capital.
The questioner:
But may Allah reward him well, if he was inclined to return to the Banu 'Abd al-Muttalib.
The Shaykh:
And this kinship is closer, but his intention was the scriptural evidence. Yes. He saw that those people were the ones to whom the people pledged allegiance, who were the roots and the imams of the people in Sham, the location of the capital of the kingdom after the death of Mu'awiyah and the death of Yazid. It was necessary. The scholar Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) elaborated on this in his *al-Bidaya*. May Allah pardon us and them all.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you, O Shaykh.
Which of them has more merit, Ibn 'Abbas or Ibn al-Zubayr?
The Shaykh:
Ibn 'Abbas is far superior. Ibn 'Abbas is better and more knowledgeable; Allah spread knowledge through him. Ibn al-Zubayr has the merit of companionship and the merit of knowledge as well, but Ibn 'Abbas has distinct advantages in the areas of knowledge and understanding of the religion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) prayed for him, saying, "O Allah, grant them deep understanding of the religion and the interpretation of the Book." However, he refrained [from taking a side] due to the issue of the fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) between al-Zubayr and Marwan and his son. Yes.
The questioner:
That is, refraining from giving the pledge of allegiance.
The Shaykh:
It appears that he refrained from giving the pledge of allegiance because of the issue of the people pledging allegiance to Marwan in Sham, the location of the capital.
The questioner:
But may Allah reward him well, if he was inclined to return to the Banu 'Abd al-Muttalib.
The Shaykh:
And this kinship is closer, but his intention was the scriptural evidence. Yes. He saw that those people were the ones to whom the people pledged allegiance, who were the roots and the imams of the people in Sham, the location of the capital of the kingdom after the death of Mu'awiyah and the death of Yazid. It was necessary. The scholar Ibn Kathir (may Allah have mercy on him) elaborated on this in his *al-Bidaya*. May Allah pardon us and them all.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you, O Shaykh.
Source
صحيح البخاري (الشرح الثاني) — binbaz.org.sa (25:44)
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