Jabir reported: When the emigrants returned to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, from across the sea, the Prophet said, “Will you not tell me about the most amazing things you saw in the land of Abyssinia?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah. While we were sitting, an elderly …
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Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, placed my chin on his shoulder so I could watch the Abyssinians playing until I felt tired and turned away. The Prophet said, “That the Jews may know that there is flexibility in our religion. Verily, I have been sent with a natural, lenient religion.” Source: Musnad Aḥmad …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina, the Abyssinians began playing, rejoicing at his arrival, and they played with their spears. Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4923 Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ لَمَّا قَدِمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْمَدِينَةَ …
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Anas ibn Malik reported: Before the passing away of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, he had written to Khosrau, to Casear, to Negus, and to every tyrant, inviting them to Allah. This was not the same Negus for whom the Prophet had performed the funeral prayer. Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1774 …
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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, told us about the Negus, the ruler of Abyssinia, on the day he died. The Prophet said to us, “Seek forgiveness for your brother.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1263, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 951 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim عَنْ …
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Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, prayed with us one day. Then, he faced us and delivered an eloquent sermon that brought tears to our eyes and hearts were shaken by it. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this is a farewell …
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