Migration to Medinah Flashcards
Who was Mut’im, and what happened after his death?
- Mut’im, the chief of Banu Nawfal, was Hazrat Muhammad’s (P.B.U.H) protector after the Taif incident.
- He passed away soon after the second pledge of Aqabah, leaving the Prophet (P.B.U.H) vulnerable to Quraish violence.
Where did the Quraish plan Hazrat Muhammad’s (P.B.U.H) murder, and what was their strategy?
- They planned in Dar-un-Nadwa to have one man from each tribe attack him simultaneously.
- Abu Lahab was kept unaware but was expected to accept blood money.
How was the Prophet (P.B.U.H) informed of the Quraish’s plan?
- Allah revealed the plot to him and commanded him to leave Makkah that night. The Quran states:
- Remember how the unbelievers plotted against you, to keep you in bonds or slay thee, or get you out (of your home). They plot and plan, and Allah too plans, But the best of planners is Allah.”
How did Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) deceive the assassins on the night of his departure?
- He left Hazrat Ali (R.A) in his bed to return entrusted valuables. He threw dust at the assassins and recited:
- “And We have put before them a barrier and behind them a barrier and covered them, so they do not see.”
Who accompanied Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) to Cave Thawr, and how did they cover their tracks?
- Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) accompanied him to the Cave of Thawr. His son Abdullah and freed slave Amr ibn Fuhayrah followed with a flock of sheep to erase their tracks.
What happened to Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) inside the cave?
- He was bitten by a scorpion or snake while covering a hole with his foot but did not cry out as the Prophet (P.B.U.H) was sleeping in his lap.
What reward did the Quraish offer for the capture of Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H)?
- A reward of 100 red camels was offered for his capture, dead or alive.
What made the Quraish believe no one was in Cave Thawr?
- They saw cobwebs and wild pigeons at the entrance, convincing them the cave was undisturbed.
How did Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) reassure Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) when he feared they would be discovered?
He said:
- “O Abu Bakr, how can you fear for two men whose constant companion is Allah Himself?”
The Quran confirms this:
- For Allah did indeed help him, when the unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion; the two were in the cave, and he said to his companion, have no fear, for Allah is with us.”
Who brought news, food, and milk to the Prophet (P.B.U.H) in the cave?
- News: Abdullah bin Abu Bakr
- Food: Asma bint Abu Bakr
- Milk: Amr bin Fuhayrah
Who was appointed as the guide for the journey, and what route did he take?
- Abdullah bin Araqueet (a non-Muslim) guided them on an unconventional route.
Where did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) stop and drink milk?
- Prophet (P.B.U.H) stop and drank milk at the tents of Aatikah bint Khalf (Umm e Mu’abd).
What happened when Suraqa bin Malik tried to capture the Prophet (P.B.U.H)?
When Suraqa bin Malik tried to capture the Prophet (P.B.U.H)
- His horse kept stumbling, preventing him from getting near.
- He abandoned his pursuit and received a written pledge of forgiveness.
Which tribe accepted Islam during the journey?
- Buraidah Aslami and seventy people from Banu Aslam accepted Islam during the journey
When did the Prophet (P.B.U.H) arrive at Quba, and how long did he stay?
- He arrived at Quba on 23rd September 622 A.D. and stayed for 14 days.
