The Negus of Abyssinia, who sheltered the first emigrants, dies, and the Prophet ﷺ prays the funeral prayer for him in his absence. The Prophet’s daughter Umm Kulthum, wife of ‘Uthman, also dies, as does ‘Abdullah bin Ubayy, the leader of the hypocrites.
As the book dates it: 9 A.H.
Who was there
- NThe Negus (an-Najashi)The just Christian king of Abyssinia who sheltered the Muslim emigrants.
- UKUmm Kulthum bint MuhammadThe Prophet’s daughter, who married ‘Uthman after her sister Ruqayyah died.
- UA‘Uthman bin ‘AffanAn early believer who married two of the Prophet’s daughters in turn and migrated to Abyssinia.
- AU‘Abdullah bin UbayyA Madinan leader who outwardly accepted Islam but worked against the Muslims; he withdrew a third of the army before Uhud.