Hawzah News Agency- In an article, Shia source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi discussed the purpose of the migration of Muslims to Abyssinia, which you can read below:
In order to save Muslims from the pressure of the polytheists, the Prophet (PBUH) ordered them to migrate to the land of Abyssinia (Habashah). The Quraysh wanted to return the migrants from Abyssinia. They shared this matter with the king of Abyssinia, bringing expensive gifts. Negus said: "I will not hand over those who have taken refuge with me until I hear their words." He summoned the Muslims and asked them questions. After hearing the verses of the Quran about Mary and Jesus, Negus said: "Go, you are safe. I would never harm any of you for a mountain of gold."
Muslims migrated twice to Habshah (Abyssinia) first in 613 CE and second in 616 CE to flee from the persecutions of Quraysh. First Migration comprised of eleven men and four women, the Second Migration comprised of eighty three men and fourteen women.
According to the traditional view, members of the early Muslim community in Mecca faced persecution, which prompted Muhammad to advise them to seek refuge in Abyssinia. According to Muslims historians, there were two migrations, although there are differences of opinion with respect to the dates.
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