Second Migration to Abyssinia

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What was the treatment of Muslims returning from Abyssinia by the disbelievers?

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The treatment worsened, and their torture intensified.

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Who authorized the Muslims to go out again to Abyssinia?

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The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

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How many men and women left for Abyssinia?

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Eighty-three (83) men and eighteen (18) women.

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Who was Jaafar bin Abi Talib?

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He was the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.

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What did the Quraysh do when they learned about the Muslims in Abyssinia?

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They sent two men, Amr bin Al-Aas and Abdullah bin Abi Rabia, to persuade Al-Najashi to expel the Muslims.

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What was Amr bin Al-Aas's religious status at the time?

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He was still a polytheist.

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What accusations did the Quraysh make against the Muslims?

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They claimed that the Muslims came with a new religion, divided the people of Mecca, and insulted their people and gods.

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How did Al-Najashi respond to the Quraysh's request?

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He summoned the Muslims to ask them about the truth of the accusations.

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What did Jaafar bin Abi Talib say to Al-Najashi?

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He explained that they were a people of ignorance who worshiped idols until Allah sent them a messenger.

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What did the messenger call the people to do?

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To unite and worship Allah, and to remove the idols worshiped by them and their forefathers.