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How did the prophet affect people?
People were captivated by the prophet’s mercy, generosity, humanity and good manners.
What happened as Islam began to spread?
Quraish began to punish the Muslims hard.
How good was Abu Talib to Mohammad?
Abu Talib continued to protect and care for him.
How did Quraysh try to make Abu Talib forsake his nephew?
Quraysh threatened Abu Talib, either to let Mohammad down or there’d be a split between them and him.
How did Abu Talib find it to defend Mohammad?
Abu Talib found it hard to protect Mohammad.
What was the prophet’s reaction to their pressure?
The prophet insisted on what he was doing.
What did Abu Talib do at last?
Abu Talib went on protecting Mohammad.
Where did the prophet recommend his companions to go?
The prophet recommended going to Abyssinia.
Why did the prophet ask his followers to go there?
As the persecution of Quraish grew unbearable.
When did this first migration take place?
It was in Rajab, the 5th. year of the mission.
How many Muslims took part in this migration?
A dozen men and four women took part.
Who were among those immigrants?
The prophet’s daughter Ruqaya & her husband Othman.
How did this migration affect idolaters?
They realized that Muslims were ready to sacrifice everything for their religion.
Why did some migrants return back to Makkah?
Many people were said to have embraced Islam.
How many Muslims migrated again to Abyssinia?
83 men & 18 women took part in it.
Why did Quraish send a delegation to Abyssinia?
Quraish sent a delegation to restore those emigrants.
Why was Abyssinia chosen as a safe haven?
As it was a land of justice & prosperity.
What was the result of that delegation’s efforts?
That delegation failed on their mission.
What happened due to that failure?
Quraish decided to boycott Muslims.
How was the Quraysh boycott declared?
They wrote it on a parchment on Kaaba.
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