Ahnaf Ibn Qais was from the people of intelligence
& eloquence, and from the notables of the people of Basra. Ibnul Mubaarak
said, “A man verbally abused Al-Ahnaf, so when he finished, Ahnaf said, “Allaah
concealed much more [than what you said]”.
Source: Seeratus Salaf As-Saaleh’ by Imaam Ismaaeel Bin
Muhammad Bin Fadl Al-Asbahaanee (535AH: Chapter: A mention of those who
followed the companions in righteousness).
Translated by Masjid al-Furqān –Islam Stoke
22 March 2019 // 6:28 AM
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