How many years did the social boycott of Banu Hashim continue?

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Three - The social boycott of Banu Hashim lasted for approximately three years. This boycott was imposed by the Quraysh tribe of Makkah in the 7th year of Nabvi and continued until the 10th year of Nabvi.

During this time, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, and his supporters were forced to live in a narrow valley called Sha'b Abi Talib. They faced extreme hardships, including hunger, lack of basic supplies, and isolation from the rest of society.

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  Event: Social Boycott of Banu Hashim
  Duration: 3 years
  Location: Sha'b Abi Talib
  Reason: Quraysh wanted to pressure Banu Hashim to withdraw support from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
  Ended in: 10th year of Nabvi


This period was one of the toughest phases in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and showed the patience, unity, and sacrifice of early Muslims.

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