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Who started to call to Islam during the initial private call?
The Messenger (Prophet Muhammad)
The first command for the Messenger was to declare the message openly and turn away from the __________.
polytheists
The period of persecution began after the number of Muslims reached approximately fifty.
False
Where did the Messenger meet with believers in secret?
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What did Abu Lahab say to the Messenger when he called the clans of Quraysh?
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Abu Taalib supported the Messenger in his call to Islam.
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During increased persecution, some believers died under __________.
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What did the Messenger refuse during Quraysh's negotiation attempts?
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Why did the Messenger advise early Muslims to migrate to Abyssinia?
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How many individuals migrated in the first migration to Abyssinia?
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What was the number of individuals in the second migration to Abyssinia?
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Study Notes
The Prophet's Call to Islam
- Prophet Muhammad began calling individuals he knew to Islam, privately, for 3 years
- After approximately 30 people had converted, Allah commanded the Prophet to declare the message openly
- Those who converted faced persecution from the polytheists who rejected the message of one God
Early Muslim Community
- Early Muslims would secretly meet at the house of Al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam
- The Prophet would recite Quran verses and teach them about Islamic law
- The Prophet was commanded to warn his own tribe, the Quraysh
- He stood on a hill and called the clans, inviting them to Islam, promising Paradise, and warning them about Hell
- Abu Lahab, a member of the Quraysh, rejected the message
Protecting the Message: Abu Taalib's Role
- The Quraysh sought to harm the Prophet, but his uncle, Abu Taalib protected him
- Abu Taalib asked the Prophet to tone down his call, though
- The Prophet's response: "By Allah, if they were to put the sun in my right hand and the moon in my left to make me give up this matter, I will never give it up until Allah makes it victorious or I perish in the attempt"
Increased Persecution of Early Muslims
- The Quraysh intensified their persecution of the Prophet and his followers
- Some Muslims died under torture
- Others were blinded
The Quraysh Seek to Silence the Prophet
- The Quraysh tried to negotiate with the Prophet, offering him wealth and power if he would stop spreading his message
- He refused all their offers
Migration to Abyssinia
- Seeing the Quraysh's stubbornness, the Prophet advised his followers to migrate to Abyssinia
- Abyssinia was chosen because it was ruled by a just king who protected those under his rule
- The Prophet encouraged his followers to seek refuge in Abyssinia until Allah granted them relief from their difficulties
First Migration to Abyssinia
- 12 men and 4 women made the first migration to Abyssinia
- They came back after hearing that Umar had embraced Islam and the message was being propagated openly
- They returned to Abyssinia with other believers shortly after
Second Migration to Abyssinia
- In the second migration, there were 83 men and 11 women
The Boycott of Muslims
- The Quraysh boycotted the Prophet's clan, including those who had accepted Islam
- The boycott aimed to isolate and harm the Prophet and his followers
- They were prohibited from trading and social interaction for 3 years
- The boycott had a significant impact on the lives of the Muslims, but they remained steadfast
- The boycott ended when Allah intervened through a natural event, a severe drought.
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Explore the early years of Prophet Muhammad's call to Islam, focusing on the private conversions, public declarations, and the challenges faced by new Muslims. Discover the significance of the early Muslim community and the crucial role of Abu Taalib in protecting the Prophet during this pivotal time.
