Migration

Holy Prophet's Migration to Medina.

Commencement of Migration to Medina

As soon as the Quraish came to know about this oaht, they got extremely desperate and their persecution of the Muslim reached its climax. Thereupon the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) advised his companions  to migrate to Medina. They started migration to Medina individually or in couples, but gradually and secretly to avoid its notice by the Quraish. This process continued till no Muslim remained in Mecca except the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), Hadrat Abu bakr Siddiq, Hadrat Ali and a few other Muslims who could not afford to leave Mecca. Siddiq-i-Akbar also head the intention of migration but Prophet had said to him:

" You better wait till I get Allah's permission for migration." Siddiq-i-Akbar kept waiting and arrange for the journey two she-camels; one for himself and the other for the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him)

Holy Prophet's Migration to Medina.

When the infidel Quraish became aware of the situation, they gathered in Dar-ul-Nadwa for consultation regarding the next step about the Prophet. Some one suggested to imprison him while another one advised to exile him. But the carfty persons among them did not consider it proper because, they thought, in case of his imprisonment his tribesmen and helpers would attack them and snatch him from their possession. And in case of exile, they thought, it would go entirely against them because all the Arabs living around the boundaries of Mecca would be greatly influenced by his noble conduct and sweet conversation. And he might invade them (the Quraish) with their active support. In view if this discussion. the wretched Abu Jehl suggested the he should be murdered and man from each tribe should participate in that murder so that Banu Abd-e-Manaf (Holy Prophet's tribe) could not get revenge. Everyone agreed with this suggestion and a youth from each tribe was appointed to do the needful on...