Salam. How did the different races (types of people) come about?
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Salam. How did the different races (types of people) come about?
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The different races commenced from the three sons of Nuh (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), Sam, Haam and Yaafis.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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