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Summary

The story follows the early struggles of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, focusing on their persecution by the Quraysh leaders and the migration to Abyssinia. Despite facing immense hardships, including the torture of Bilal, the Muslims remain steadfast in their faith. The Christian King Negus of Abyssinia offers them refuge after being moved by their message and the recitation of the Quran. This pivotal moment highlights themes of perseverance, justice, and the spread of Islam, culminating in the king's eventual embrace of the faith.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam began openly preaching about Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala), leading to increased persecution from the Quraysh leaders.
• 😀 Abu Talib, the Prophet's uncle, initially tried to protect him, but faced immense pressure from the Quraysh leaders to stop the Prophet's message.
• 😀 The Prophet's response to the Quraysh's threats was resolute: he would never stop his mission, even if they offered him unimaginable rewards.
• 😀 Despite intense persecution, Muslims like Bilal endured torture but remained steadfast in their faith, knowing the reward in the Hereafter would far surpass their suffering.
• 😀 The Prophet advised his followers to migrate to Abyssinia, a Christian kingdom ruled by King Negus, who was known for his just and non-persecuting rule.
• 😀 The first group of Muslims migrated secretly to Abyssinia, marking the first Hijrah in Islam, seeking refuge from the Quraysh's persecution.
• 😀 When the Quraysh learned that the Muslims had found refuge in Abyssinia, they sent envoys to convince King Negus to expel the Muslims, claiming they opposed his religion.
• 😀 King Negus, after hearing the Muslims' side of the story, refused to surrender them and allowed them to practice their faith freely in his kingdom.
• 😀 Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, speaking on behalf of the Muslims, explained their faith to King Negus, highlighting the Prophet’s call to worship Allah alone and abandon idols.
• 😀 The King, moved by the recitation of the Qur'an and the Muslims' steadfast belief, acknowledged the similarity of the message to that of Isa (Alaihis Salam) and accepted the Muslims' right to remain in Abyssinia.
• 😀 King Negus later embraced Islam before his death, solidifying the bond of faith between him and the Muslims, and sent a letter of acknowledgment to the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam.

Q & A

Why did the Quraysh leaders stop persecuting the Muslims for a while?

The Quraysh leaders stopped persecuting the Muslims for a period due to fear of the Prophet's uncle, Abu Talib, who had promised to protect him.

How did the Prophet respond to the Quraysh leaders' demands to stop preaching about Allah?

The Prophet responded by saying that even if they offered him the sun in his right hand and the moon in his left, he would not give up his mission until Allah makes the truth victorious or he dies in His service.

What was Abu Talib's reaction to the Prophet's answer?

Abu Talib was deeply moved by the Prophet's response. He promised to support him as long as he lived and encouraged him to continue spreading Allah's message.

What methods did the enemies of Islam use to persecute the Muslims?

The enemies of Islam started persecuting weak Muslims or those without powerful allies. One notable example is Bilal, who was tortured by his master, Umayya ibn Khalaf, in the desert.

How was Bilal freed from his torture?

Abu Bakr saw Bilal being tortured by his master, Umayya, and bought him for a large sum of money, setting him free in the process.

What was the first Hijrah, and why did the Prophet encourage it?

The first Hijrah was the migration of Muslims from Mecca to Abyssinia. The Prophet encouraged it because the Muslims were facing severe persecution in Mecca, and Abyssinia was ruled by a just Christian king, Negus, who did not persecute people based on their beliefs.

How did the Quraysh react when they learned that Muslims had left Mecca?

The Quraysh were furious when they discovered that Muslims had secretly left the city. They were further angered when they learned that the Muslims were being warmly welcomed in Abyssinia.

What was the Quraysh's strategy to get the King of Abyssinia to expel the Muslims?

The Quraysh sent two men, Amr ibn al-'As and Abdullah bin Rabiah, to Abyssinia to bribe the King's courtiers and persuade the King to expel the Muslims.

How did the King of Abyssinia respond to the Muslims' case?

The King of Abyssinia, after hearing the Muslims' side of the story, was deeply moved and declared that he could not return the refugees, allowing them to stay and worship freely.

What was the significance of the Quranic recitation by Ja'far ibn Abi Talib in front of King Negus?

Ja'far ibn Abi Talib recited the opening verses of Surah Maryam, which deeply moved King Negus and his advisors. The King compared the message of the Quran to the teachings of Jesus, recognizing that they both came from the same divine source.