Lesson 15: The First Migration to Abyssinia

1. 1. Why did the Muslims leave Mecca and go to Abyssinia?

• Quraish were treating them badly

• They wanted to trade goods

• They did not like to stay in Mecca

• To visit other Muslims living there

2. Who gave permission for the Muslims to migrate to Abyssinia?

• Abu Bakr

• Umar

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

• Bilal

3. Where is Abyssinia?

• In Europe

• In Africa near the Red Sea

• In Arabia

• In Asia

4. When did the Muslims leave for Abyssinia?

• During the day

• At night

• In the afternoon

• In the morning

5. How did the Muslims travel to Abyssinia?

• By camel

• By airplane

• By boat

• By train

6. 6. What did the Quraish do when they heard the Muslims went to Abyssinia?

• Ignored them

• Sent an envoy to persuade the

  Negus to expel the Muslims from his country.

• Followed them secretly

• Sent gifts

7. What was the name of the king of Abyssinia?

• Caesar

• Pharaoh

• Negus

• Sultan

8. What did the Negus do after hearing about Islam?

• Got angry

• Sent the Muslims away

• Embraced Islam

• Laughed at them

9. Who spoke to the Negus on behalf of the Muslims?

• Sayyiduna 'Amr bin Al-'As

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

• Sayyiduna Jaafar bin Abu Talib

• Sayyiduna Umar Bin Al-Khattab

10. How long did the Muslims stay in Abyssinia before going back to Mecca?

• 1 year

• 3 days

• 3 months

• 3 years