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When the early Muslims faced persecution in Makkah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed some of his followers to migrate to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), where a just Christian king, Negus (Najashi), ruled. This migration is known as the First Hijrah to Abyssinia (615 CE).

The Quraish chiefs, angered by the growing influence of Islam and the protection offered by Negus to the Muslims, decided to send a delegation to demand their return. The leaders of this delegation were Amr ibn al-‘As and Abdullah bin Abi Rabiah, both respected figures of Quraish at that time.

They attempted to convince Negus to hand over the Muslim refugees by presenting gifts and making false accusations against the Muslims. However, after listening to Ja'far ibn Abi Talib (RA), who recited verses from the Qur’an about Prophet Isa (AS) and Maryam (AS), Negus refused to betray the Muslims, granting them full protection.

This event highlighted Islamic-Christian harmony, the early challenges of Muslims, and the failure of Quraish to stop the spread of Islam through political pressure.

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  Delegation leaders: Amr ibn al-‘As and Abdullah bin Abi Rabiah.

  
  


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  Purpose: To convince Negus to return Muslim refugees to Makkah.

  
  


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  Outcome: Negus refused after hearing Qur’anic verses and understanding Islam’s message.

  
  


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  Time: 615 CE, during Prophet Muhammad’s early mission.

  
  


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  Importance: Early example of interfaith dialogue and protection of Muslims under a non-Muslim ruler.