The migration of Muslims to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) was the first migration in Islam. Which Christian king gave them refuge?
A
King Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar)
B
King Heraclius
C
King Khosrow
D
King Cyrus
Correct Answer: Option A — King Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar)
Explanation:
The Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar) the Christian king of Abyssinia gave refuge to the first Muslim migrants who fled Makkah in 615 AD. When Qurays...
The Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar) the Christian king of Abyssinia gave refuge to the first Muslim migrants who fled Makkah in 615 AD. When Quraysh representatives demanded their return he refused after hearing the Quranic verses about Prophet Isa (AS). He later accepted Islam privately. This migration demonstrated the Prophet's wisdom in seeking international protection for early Muslims.