What is the meaning of Ibn 'Umar's (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) saying to al-Tufayl: "O Abu Batin"?
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The questioner : What is the meaning of Ibn 'Umar's saying: "O Abu Batin"?
The Shaykh : Yes, "O Abu Batin" is said because Abu al-Tufayl had a large belly. This is a form of playful banter; his intention was not to mock him for having a large belly, but to joke with him, similar to how the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Abu Hurayrah, "O Abu Hur, how good you are."
The Shaykh : Yes, "O Abu Batin" is said because Abu al-Tufayl had a large belly. This is a form of playful banter; his intention was not to mock him for having a large belly, but to joke with him, similar to how the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Abu Hurayrah, "O Abu Hur, how good you are."