Ethiopia is going to organize one of the most historical gatherings in the world. Many of us may not know that Ethiopia is a very valuable place in the early history of Islam. Let’s take a look at many unknown things: Tabligh News 24 Special
🕋 Allah mentioned in the Quran the story of Queen Sheba of Ethiopia versus Surah 27 An-Naml, Ayat 32-44
The Kingdom of Aksum in Ethiopia was the first foreign country to accept Islam when it was unknown in most parts of the world.
🏖️ Ethiopia provided political asylum to Muslims during the early days of Islam. In 615 CE, a group of Muslims fled persecution in Mecca and sought refuge in Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia and Eritrea. The ruler of Abyssinia at the time, Amra Najashi, granted asylum to the refugees. The group included Prophet (PBUH) Muhammad’s daughter Ruqayyah and his son-in-law Uthman ibn Affan (Who was the third calip of Islam).
▶️ When the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) faced religious persecution in Mecca, he advised his followers, including his daughter and cousins, to migrate across the sea to the capital of Aksum in present-day Ethiopia where a righteous Christian king would offer protection. In Islam this is known as the First Hijra.
▶️ The rulers of Mecca (the Quraish) sent lavish gifts and delegations, to persuade the King to expel and return the Muslims. However, the King refused, saying, “Even if you have given a mountain of gold, I would not give up these people who have taken asylum with me.”
▶️ It is said that when the King asked the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, Ja’far, for any revelation that the prophet had from God, he recited a verse in the Quran relating to Mary and the story of Jesus: “And make mention of Mary in the Book (Quran), when […] We sent unto her Our Spirit, and it appeared unto her in the likeness of a perfect man.”
▶️ After hearing this verse, the King vowed that Muslims would be able to seek refuge in Aksum for as long as needed, and with the freedom to practice their faith peacefully.
▶️ When the King died, the Prophet Muhammad mourned his death, by leading his followers in a funeral prayer (Janazah) in absentia, typically reserved for Muslims.
▶️ When the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) passed away in 632 A.D., the Aksumite Empire was given a special name, Dar al-Hiyad: the land of protection.
▶️ The Land of Protection (Dar al-Hiyad) and Acceptance of Religious Freedom The Kingdom of Aksum’s impact on the broader region’s acceptance of religious freedom, and the practice of Islam, is evident and tangible.
▶️ Great historical places of worship and cosmopolitan centers of trade arose in the centuries following the introduction of Islam in the Horn of Africa @ Ethiopia 🇪🇹.
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Tigray’s Al-Nejashi heritage site is home to one of the first mosques in the world, built in the 7th century by the companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who fled from religious persecution in Mecca. The mosque is named after the Aksumite King who gave them refuge.
Other than Islamic history The Ethiopians see themselves superior to all the other African countries. The reason is that they were never colonized. It’s famous for the Horn of Africa. The citizens are either very rich or very poor. No middle class. This region also plays an important role in Ottoman’s history. It’s also the great land of Bilal ibn Rabah (RA).
Different countries brothers with different languages, different nations 150+ will be here from October 24-27, 2024 for the efforts of Deen under one Roof at Butajira City Stadium.
The City of Butajira is also waiting for Welcome to the World Tablighi Amir. Historic Ethiopia is once again going to enrich its Heritage by Hosting World Ijtima Event 2024.
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