Migration to Habashah
The people of Mecca learned about the Muslims' migration to Habashah. They sought them in the desert but the Muslims sought refuge in the shades of the sand dunes. Finally, the Muslims crossed the Red Sea to Habashah.
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But when they thought that their trouble had ended, Quraish sent 'Amr bin Al 'As to meet with Al Najashi. 'Amr was a friend of Al Najashi and he was an eloquent man. He spoke to Al Najashi against the Muslims and almost convinced Al Najashi to return the Muslims to Mecca.
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The Muslims were brought before Al Najashi in chains ready to be repatriated to Mecca. It was then, when Ja'ffar bin Abi Talib requested to speak. Ja'ffar explained to Al Najashi the basic principles of Islam. The simple but sincere words of Ja'ffar convinced Al Najashi. He allowed the Muslims to live in Habashah as long as they wished. Later, Al Najashi himself converted to Islam.
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