Was Hazrat Abu Zarr (Radiyallahu Anhu) black in complexion?
Question
I read somewhere that Abu Zarr رضى الله عنه was a black Sahaabi but I'm not sure whether this is authentic or not. Can Mufti please highlight a few black Sahaabah and/or historical black figures in Islam?
Answer
1. This is not correct
2. Hazrat Bilaal and Hazrat Wahshi (Radhiyallahu Anhuma).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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