Early life
Where was Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib (RA) born
Makkah
Who was Jaʿfar’s wife
Asmāʾ bint ʿUmays (RA)
Was Jaʿfar among the early Muslims
Yes or no
Yes
Who was the ruler of Abyssinia at the time
King Negus (al-Najāshī
what year did the Battle of Mu’tah take place
8 AH
Who was his father
Abū Ṭālib ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib
Name one of Jaʿfar’s children
ʿAbdullāh ibn Jaʿfar (RA)
Where did Jaʿfar migrate to escape persecution in Makkah
Abyssinia (Habasha)
How many migrations to Abyssinia took place
2
How many leaders were appointed for the Muslim army at Mu’tah
3
Who was Jaʿfar’s younger brother who became the fourth caliph
ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (RA)
Who was Jaʿfar’s cousin that also became a Prophet
Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ
What was Jaʿfar famous for in Abyssiniab
Speaking to King Negus about Islam
Jaʿfar defended Muslims against which Qurayshi envoys
ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ and ʿAbdullāh ibn Abī Rabīʿa
Who was the first commander before Jaʿfar in the battle
Zayd ibn Ḥārithah (RA)
Before Islam, what tribe was Jaʿfar a part of
Banū Hāshim
Which uncle of Jaʿfar was one of the Prophet’s fiercest opponents before accepting Islam
Abū Sufyān ibn Ḥarb
What main message did Jaʿfar emphasize when speaking to King Negus about Islam
That Islam calls to worshiping One God, being truthful, keeping trusts, maintaining family ties, and avoiding sins
What was Jaʿfar’s main argument to the king about Islam
Islam taught justice, worship of one God, and moral purity
What happened to Jaʿfar during the battle
He was martyred
Which relative did Jaʿfar closely resemble in looks and manners
Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ
Who took care of Jaʿfar in childhood due to his father’s poverty
His uncle al-ʿAbbās ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib (RA)
What was the king’s reaction after hearing Jaʿfar’s recitation
He was moved to tears and supported the Muslim
Why did the Muslims stay in Abyssinia for several years
They had safety and freedom to practice Islam
How many wounds did Jaʿfar have when he was found
Over 90 wounds