Early Persecution
What was Abu Jahl's real name before Islam?
Abu Hakm
Who did the Prophet ﷺ appoint as the leader of the group that migrated to Abyssina?
Ja‘far ibn Abi Talib
What was the title of the Christian ruler who welcomed the Muslim emigrants in Abyssinia and refused Qurayshi pressure?
Negus
Who was the only major figure in Islam to convert to Islam only out of anger, before even understanding what Islam truly was?
Which companion defended the Prophet ﷺ by saying, “Would you kill a man for saying, ‘My Lord is Allah’?”
Abu Bakr
Which chief allowed Abu Bakr to remain under his protection, on the condition that he worship quietly?
Ibn al-Daghinah
What strategy did the Negus use, appearing Christian publicly but secretly upholding justice and faith, to protect Muslims?
Tawriyah
Which incident led to Hamza (ra)'s conversion?
Abu Jahl's public verbal abuse of the Prophet (saw)
Name two early Muslims, one of whom was the first female martyr, who suffered torture for refusing to renounce Islam.
Summayah, Bilal, Khabab, Abdullah ibn Masud, Yasir
What false rumor made the emigrants in Abyssinia fear Quraysh had embraced Islam, causing some to return to Makkah?
When the Quraysh and Muslims alike prostrated in front of the Kabah after the revelation of Surah Najm
Which Qurayshi leader traveled to Abyssinia to demand the return of Muslims and attempted to persuade the Negus with wealth and threats?
Amr ibn al-ʿĀṣ
Which Surah profoundly affected Umar ibn al-Khattab, making him reconsider his opposition to Islam?
Surah Taha
Why did Quraysh primarily target weak Muslims like slaves or youth instead of respected tribal members?
Because they lacked tribal protection
During Ja‘far’s audience with the Negus, which Surah did he recite to show Islam’s continuity with Christianity?
Surah Maryam
14 years; they were called back only after the Battle of Khaybar
Whose conversion marked the point where Muslims felt safe to practice Islam openly in Makkah?
Umar (ra)
Which incident caused the remainder of Surah Alaq to be revealed?
When Abu Jahl tried to attack the Prophet (Saw) when he was praying in front of the Ka'bah.
Which companion rejected the protection of a Qurayshi noble so he could continue suffering with fellow Muslims?
Uthman ibn Maz‘un
What specific part of Ja‘far’s recitation convinced the Negus that the Prophet’s message was divinely inspired?
Continuity with Christianity
What title did the Prophet ﷺ give ʿUmar (RA), and why?
Al-Faruq (The Distinguisher). After Umar (ra)'s conversion, the companions were finally able to pray in public.