Who is the Father of the Needy?
Abu al-Masakeen (Father of the Needy) is Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, gave him that nickname because of his constant companionship with the needy and his love for them.
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