GCEIslamic Religious StudiesLife of Prophet Muhammad2020

The migration of the early Muslims to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) during the early period of Islam was significant primarily because

Athe Muslims went to trade and establish commercial ties with the Ethiopians
Bthe Prophet had been commanded by Allah to spread Islam to Africa first
Cthe Negus (Najashi) of Abyssinia offered protection to the persecuted MuslimsCORRECT
DAbyssinia was the homeland of Bilal ibn Rabah who invited the Muslims there
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
The Prophet advised his persecuted followers to migrate to Abyssinia because its Christian king, the Negus (Ashama ibn Abjar), was known for his justice and would not allow oppression. The Negus granted them protection after hearing Ja'far ibn Abi Talib recite verses from Surah Maryam. This migration is known as the First Hijrah.
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