Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) Biography

61. Who was Abul Bukhtari?

He was a poet.

62. How did he (Abul Bukhtari) support the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.)?

He spoke out against the social boycott.

63. What lead the Muslims to emigrate to Abyssinia?

Their growing persecution at the hands of Quraish.

64. Which Surah lead to this emigration?

Surah Az Zumar.

65. When was Abul Bukhtari killed?

In the battle of Badr.

66. Who was then the King of Abyssinia?

The King of Abyssinia, known as Najjashi (the Negus), during the time of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) was As'hama.

67. When did the first group of Muslims leave for Abyssinia?

In Rajab, in the fifth year of Prophethood.

68. How many persons were there in the group?

12 men and 4 women.

69. How were the emigrants received in Abyssinia?

They were received warmly and hospitably.

70. When did the second group of emigrants leave for Abyssinia?

In the fifth year of Prophethood.

71. How many people formed the group?

83 men and 18 women.

72. Name a prominent companion included in this group.

Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib (May Allah be pleased with him).

73. What did Quraish do?

They despatched two envoys to Abyssinia to demand the extradition of the emigrants.

74. How did the King respond?

He refused to extradite the Muslims and assured them of his full protection.

75. When did Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) accept Islam?

At the age of 27.

76. Who was Bilal Ibn Rabah (May Allah be pleased with him)?

He was a slave of Umayyah Ibn Khalaf.

77. What was his (Bilal Ibn Rabah's) origin?

He was of Abyssinian decent.

78. What was the name of Bilal's mother?

Hamama.

79. Who was Yaser (May Allah be pleased with him)?

He was a slave of Abu Jahl.

80. Who was Sumayyah (May Allah be pleased with her)?

She was Yaser's (a slave of Abu Jahl) wife.

81. Who was Ammar (May Allah be pleased with him)?

He was Yaser and Sumayyah's only son.

82. How did Summaya (May Allah be pleased) die?

Abu Jahl murderded her with a bayonet.

83. Who was Zaid Ibn Haritha (May Allah be pleased with him)?

He was a slave.

84. Who purchased him (Zaid Ibn Haritha)?

Khadijah's nephew Hakim Ibn Hizam purchased him and presented him to her.

85. What did Khadijah do with Zaid Bin Haritha?

She presented him to the Prophet who set him free.

86. Did Zaid Bin Haritha want to go to his parents?

No, he preferred to live with the Prophet (p.b.u.h.).

87. To whom was Zaid Bin Haritha married?

To Umma Aiman (May Allah be pleased with her).

88. Who was Ja'far?

He was the elder brother of Ali Ibn Talib (May Allah be pleased with him).

89. Where did he (Ja'far) emigrate?

To Abyssinia.

90. Who was Ali (May Allah be pleased with him)?

He was the son of Abu Talib and cousin of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.).

91. When did Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) accept Islam?

When he was 10.

92. What was he (Ali) called for his bravery?

The "Lion of Allah".

93. Whom did Ali first marry?

He first married the Prophet's (p.b.u.h.) daughter Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her).

94. How many sons did Ali have from her?

Two sons: Hasan and Husain (May Allah be pleased with them).

95. When did Sa'd bn Abi Waqqas (May Allah be pleased with him) become a Muslim?

When he was 19.

96. Where did Sa'd (May Allah be pleased with him) die?

He died in Al Madinah.

97. What was Sa'd's advice to Muslims?

To stand united.

98. Who was Abu Bakr's father (May Allah be pleased with him) and did he accept Islam?

He was Uthman (May Allah be pleased with him) (Abu Quhafah). Yes, he accepted Islam during the Conquest of Makkah.

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