Era VII · Abyssiniac. 615 CEMakkah → the Red Sea → Abyssinia
Migration to Abyssinia
A just king across the sea
Seeking refuge, a group of Muslims crossed the Red Sea to the Christian king, the Najashi. When Quraysh demanded their return, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib spoke before the king, who granted them protection.
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Refuge Across the Sea
Muslims sought safety with the Najashi, a Christian king known for his justice.
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Ja'far Before the King
Ja'far described their faith and recited from Surah Maryam; the king wept and refused to surrender them to Quraysh.
Historical Sources
- ✦The Noble Qur'an
- ✦Sahih al-Bukhari; Sahih Muslim
- ✦Ibn Hisham, al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah
- ✦Ibn Sa'd; al-Tabari; Ibn Kathir