Migration to Abyssinia
Why did Muslims migrate to Abyssinia?
To escape the torture and evil that they faced from the disbelievers.
His wife Khadijah (RA) and his uncle Abu Talib.
Why did the Prophet (SAW) go to Ta’if?
To seek support and protection after the death of his supporters.
How many prayers were first commanded?
50 daily prayers.
Why did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) give permission for the Muslims to migrate to Abyssinia? Who was the king that welcomed the Muslims?
The torture and evil got too much for the Muslims to handle. The name of the King Najashi.
What impact did Abu Talib’s death have on the Prophet (SAW)?
He lost his protection
How did the leaders of Ta’if respond to the Prophet’s message?
They rejected him, mocked him, and threw stones at him
What animal did the Prophet ride during Isra?
Al-Buraq
Which companion spoke on behalf of the Muslims in front of the king?
Ja'far ibn Abi Talib.
What happened before the year of sorrow and how long did this thing last?
The non-believer boycotted the Muslim tribe and it lasted for 3 years. This boycott led the Muslims to suffer from sickness, poverty, and economically.
What was the Prophet’s reaction to Jibreel’s offer to destroy Ta’if?
He declined and hoped the people would be guided to the right path?
Who advised the Prophet (SAW) to ask for the number of prayers to be reduced?
Prophet Musa (AS)
What surah did Ja'far recite to King Najashi? Why did he choose this surah ?
Surah Maryam. The King was Christian and he was familiar with Prophet Issa (AS) and Maryam (RA)
How did the Quraysh treat the Prophet after the Year of Sorrow?
They increased their torture and evil on him
Where is the city of Ta'if located, what is the environment like and what is the city like now?
What does "Isra" mean and where does the prophet travel too?
The night journey from Makkah to Masjid Al-Aqsa.
How many Muslims migrated in the first group to Abyssinia?
12 men and 4 women
Who are the two great warriors that accepted Islam before the year of Sorrow/ Sadness happened?
Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA) abd Umar ibn Al- Khattab (RA)
What happens after the prophet finds shelter, who approaches him?
A Christian man approaches him and offers him food. He realizes how similar the Prophets religion is to his and decides to convert.
What does "Mi’raj" mean, and where does the Prophet Muhammad travel to?
The ascension from Masjid Al-Aqsa to the heavens.