Hazrat Ruqayyah’s Hijrat to Abyssinia

Muslims were increasing and the circle of Islam was widening. The mushrikeen of Makkah stepped up their schemes to wipe out Islam and the Muslims. These oppressors tormented the worshippers of the One Allah so much that for the safety of their religion and protection of their lives, they (the persecuted Muslims) left their beloved hometown. A group of Muslims left Makkah and went to Abyssinia (Habshah). Among them was Hazrat Uthmaan (Radhiyallahu anhu).

Hazrat Uthmaan (Radhiyallahu anhu) made hijrat with his wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (Radhiyallahu anha), the Daughter of Sayyidul Bashar (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam). When Hazrat Uthmaan left with his honourable wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah for Abyssinia, then for some days Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) did not receive any news about them. With this concern, he used to go out of Makkah Mukarramah and ask the travellers about them.

One day, one woman said that she had seen them. Hearing her reply, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Allah is their Companion. Without doubt, after Loot (Alaihis Salaam), Uthmaan is the first Muhaajir who has made hijrat with his wife.”

(Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam Kee Saahbzaadiya)