The city of Makkah has banned Muslims from entering and imposed a harsh embargo.

CHAPTER 8 Can you imagine how you’d feel if your country imposed a complete economic blockade on your country for three years? Indeed, this is what occurred to the early Muslims in Makkah between the seventh and tenth years of the Prophet’s mission. The Quraish imposed a complete economic and social blockade on them. They…

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad Emigrate from Makkah to Christian Lands

CHAPTER 6 What does one do when they are no longer able to live in an environment where they are persecuted for being Muslim? If persecution reaches extreme levels and there is a real threat to the believers’ lives and families, it is a Qur’anic teaching and a Prophetic tradition for them to leave the…

Attack on the Prophet Muhammad in Makkah

CHAPTER 5 What should you do as a new revert to Islam if you find yourself in a hostile environment where you are targeted and abused for being visibly Muslim (such as wearing a hijab or having a beard)?In this circumstance, your sense of injustice is likely to be intense. This emotion is perfectly normal….

New Believers Face Difficulties: Makkah Rejects Prophet Muhammad

Chapter 4 “We love to help you, accept your counsel, and trust in your words,” one of his uncles, Abu Talib, answered to his request. These are your kinspeople, and I am one of them, but I am the quickest to accomplish what you want. Carry out the instructions. I will safeguard and defend you,…