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After the migration (Hijrat) of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the early Muslims from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, the Muslims faced various challenges, including hostility from the hypocrites and Jewish tribes in Madinah. One of their plots was to spread fear among Muslims by claiming that no child would be born healthy after Hijrat due to supposed curses and sorcery placed upon them.
It was in this atmosphere that Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was born, becoming the first child born among the Muhajirun (migrants) in Madinah. He was the son of the noble Companion Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam (RA), one of the ten promised Paradise (Ashra Mubashra), and Hazrat Asma bint Abu Bakr (RA), the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA). His birth brought great joy and hope to the Muslim community.
When Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) was born, he was taken to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The Prophet (SAW) chewed a date and placed it in the child’s mouth (a Sunnah known as Tahneek) and prayed for him. This marked the child’s birth with blessings. The birth of Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) disproved the claims of the disbelievers that Muslims could not have healthy children after the migration, strengthening the morale and faith of the Muslim community.
Symbol of Hope: His birth gave Muslims confidence and silenced the false claims of the hypocrites.
Brave Leader: Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) later became a great warrior, known for his piety, leadership, and courage.
Grandson of Abu Bakr (RA): Through his mother Asma (RA), he was directly connected to one of Islam’s greatest leaders.
Close to Prophet (SAW): He was raised with the affection and prayers of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Abdul bin Qasim (RA): No such figure is recorded in Islamic history.
Abdullah bin Zubair (RA): Correct answer.
Abu Salma (RA): Companion but not the first child after Hijrat.
Abu Zainab (RA): Not relevant in this context.
Thus, the first child born after Hijrat was Abdullah bin Zubair (RA).
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