Greatest Day of Islam | The Kohistani

Summary

This video discusses a significant event in Islamic history: the Hijra, when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions migrated from Mecca to Medina. The migration marked a turning point, leading to the establishment of the Islamic state and eventually expanding Muslim rule across three continents. The video explains the challenges Prophet Muhammad faced, including assassination attempts, and how strategic planning led to his successful journey. Upon reaching Medina, he was welcomed as a leader, and from there, the city became the center of Islamic power and governance.

Takeaways

• 🕌 The Islamic calendar was established by Hazrat Umar (RA) after the Muslims became a superpower ruling over three continents.
• 🌍 The start of the Islamic calendar was based on the Hijrah, marking a significant turning point in Islamic history.
• 🕋 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) invited people to Islam for 12 years in Makkah, but only a small group embraced the religion during that time.
• ⚔️ The Quraysh of Makkah planned to kill Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after the death of his protector, Abu Talib.
• 👥 Two tribes from Madinah, Aus and Khazraj, accepted Islam and invited the Prophet (PBUH) to become their leader in Madinah.
• 🚶‍♂️ Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers secretly migrated to Madinah, with the Prophet (PBUH) leaving Makkah last despite being in great danger.
• 🔪 The Quraysh selected young men from different tribes to attack the Prophet (PBUH) together to prevent any tribal retaliation.
• 🛌 Ali (RA) slept in the Prophet's (PBUH) bed as a decoy while the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) escaped Makkah.
• 🏞 The Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) hid in the Cave of Thawr for three days before continuing their journey to Madinah.
• 🐫 A guide named Abdullah bin Uraiqit, though not a Muslim, was chosen for his knowledge of secret routes, helping the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) evade pursuit.

Q & A

What significant event led to the creation of the Islamic calendar?

The Islamic calendar was created after the Hijrah, the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina, which marked a turning point for Islam. This event had the greatest impact on the Islamic history and led to the formation of an Islamic state.

Why did the leaders of Mecca plan to kill Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

The leaders of Mecca planned to kill Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because they could not tolerate the growing number of Muslims and feared that Islam would continue spreading. They saw him as a threat to their authority and tribal system.

How did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers escape Mecca?

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers escaped Mecca in secrecy. He made careful preparations, leaving with his close companion Abu Bakr while the rest of the Muslims had already migrated. He strategically chose a route opposite to Medina to evade the Meccan pursuers.

Why did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) go south instead of directly north to Medina?

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) went south toward the cave of Thawr instead of directly north to Medina to mislead the Meccans who would search for him along the regular route to Medina.

Who was responsible for guiding Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr during their migration?

Abdullah bin Urayqat, who was not a Muslim at the time, was responsible for guiding Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr through secret routes to Medina. He was chosen for his knowledge of the desert paths.

How did the people of Medina welcome Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

The people of Medina welcomed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) like a leader and a king, celebrating his arrival with great enthusiasm. They were eager to have him stay in their homes, but he allowed his camel to decide where he would stay, which was near the future site of the Prophet's Mosque.

Why was the Hijrah such a pivotal moment in Islamic history?

The Hijrah was a pivotal moment because it marked the establishment of the first Muslim community in Medina, which became the base for the spread of Islam across three continents and the foundation of the Muslim Empire.

What strategy did Abu Jahl propose to ensure the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Abu Jahl proposed that men from different tribes of Mecca simultaneously attack Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that no single tribe could be held responsible for his death, thus preventing retaliation from his tribe, Banu Hashim.

How did Ali (RA) assist Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the migration?

Ali (RA) stayed behind in Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) house, sleeping in his bed to make it appear as though the Prophet was still there. This deception helped buy time for the Prophet and Abu Bakr to escape Mecca safely.

What role did Asma bint Abu Bakr play during the migration?

Asma bint Abu Bakr played a crucial role by secretly delivering food to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr while they were hiding in the cave of Thawr. She continued this despite facing danger from the Meccans, who physically assaulted her for not revealing their location.