Hijrah(The Migration of the Prophet SAW from Makkah to Madinah) – 2 Basic 3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• Why Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had to leave Makkah
• Who invited the Prophet to come to Madinah
• How the people of Madinah accepted Islam
• The preparations for the great journey

Life in Makkah Becomes Difficult

The Problem in Makkah:

• The leaders of Makkah became very angry with Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
• They didn’t want people to hear about Islam
• They made life very hard for Muslims
• They stopped people from buying or selling to Muslims
• Some Muslims had to leave Makkah to find safety

The Prophet’s Sadness:

• Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was sad because his people rejected Islam
• His wife Khadijah (RA) had died
• His uncle Abu Talib who protected him had died
• The Prophet felt alone and needed Allah’s help

Good News from Madinah

People from Yathrib (Later Called Madinah):

• Some people from a city called Yathrib came to Makkah for Hajj
• They met Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and heard about Islam
• They liked what they heard and became Muslims
• They went back home and told others about Islam

The Secret Meetings:

• Every year, more people from Yathrib came to meet the Prophet
• They met secretly at a place called Aqabah
• They promised to protect the Prophet if he came to their city
• They invited him to come and live with them

The Two Pledges of Aqabah:

• First Pledge: Some people promised to follow Islam
• Second Pledge: More people came and promised to protect the Prophet

The Invitation to Madinah

What the People of Yathrib Promised:

• “Come to our city, O Prophet!”
• “We will protect you like we protect our own families”
• “We will listen to you and follow Islam”
• “Our city will be safe for you and all Muslims”

Why This Was Good News:

• The Prophet would be safe from the enemies in Makkah
• Muslims could practice their religion freely
• Islam could grow and spread
• Allah’s plan was working

Getting Ready to Leave

The Prophet’s Difficult Decision:

• Makkah was his home city where he was born
• He loved Makkah, but it was no longer safe
• He had to choose between staying and facing danger or leaving for safety
• He decided to trust Allah and accept the invitation

Preparing for the Journey:

• The Prophet told some Muslims to go to Madinah first
• Many Muslims left their homes and belongings
• They were sad to leave but happy to be safe
• The Prophet stayed behind to make final preparations

What We Learned

• Life became very difficult for Muslims in Makkah
• People from Yathrib (Madinah) invited the Prophet to their city
• They promised to protect him and follow Islam
• The Prophet decided to accept their invitation
• Many Muslims left Makkah first to prepare the way

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Life became very __________ for Muslims in Makkah.
2. People from __________ invited the Prophet to their city.
3. They met secretly at a place called __________.
4. The people promised to __________ the Prophet.

1. Answer these questions:

1. Why did the Prophet need to leave Makkah?
2. What city was called Yathrib before?
3. Where did the secret meetings take place?
4. What did the people of Yathrib promise the Prophet?

1. Put the events in order (1-4):

( ) People from Yathrib invited the Prophet ( ) Many Muslims left Makkah first ( ) Life became difficult in Makkah ( ) The Prophet decided to accept the invitation

1. True or False:

1. The Prophet was born in Makkah. ( )
2. People from Madinah were mean to the Prophet. ( )
3. The meetings at Aqabah were secret. ( )
4. All Muslims left Makkah at the same time. ( )

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. The people of Yathrib learned about Islam during (Hajj / Eid / Ramadan).
2. They promised to protect the Prophet like their (enemies / friends / families).
3. The city Yathrib is now called (Makkah / Madinah / Taif).
4. The Prophet’s decision to leave was (easy / difficult / quick).

1. What would you do? If you had to leave your home to be safe, how would you feel? Write one sentence about your feelings.

Important Lesson: Sometimes Allah makes difficult situations lead to better things, just like the Hijrah!