WHY DID THE HOLY PROPHET MIGRATE TO MEDINA?

Holy Prophet was born in Makkah and according to human nature he developed love with his birth place. He was brought up by his grandfather (Abdul Muttalib), his mother (Hazrat Amna) and his uncle (Hazrat Abu Talib). He became the Prophet at the age of 40 and started preaching Islam after the first revelation. People were getting attracted to him because of his polite and praiseworthy behavior.

Invitation from the heads of tribes in Madinah:

Heads of tribes in Madinah heard about the justice, teachings and policies of Holy Prophet. They were impressed by his teachings and planned to invite him towards Madinah because of the dismissal of quarrels between different tribes. They wanted peace in Madinah and sent a delegation of 12 people to Holy Prophet. Holy Prophet accepted their invitation and asked his companions to move towards Madinah.

Purpose of Holy Prophet behind accepting invitation:

Holy Prophet accepted invitation because he wanted to create a new Islamic state in Madinah. He urged to Muslims to start preaching Islam in Madinah. Muslims started migration towards Madinah and started preaching Islam. Holy Prophet also informed them that after a small interval of time I will also come to Madinah.

He prepared a strong army in Madinah and conquered Makkah. He performed four Umrahs and a single Hajj to the House of Allah. Today Muslims book cheap Umrah packages from Manchester to have a round of House of Allah and to have a glimpse of all the sacred sites. All the places commemorate us of the living of Holy Prophet in Makkah.

Response of enemies towards migration of Holy Prophet:

Uncle of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) named Hazrat Abu Talib was taking care of Holy Prophet and was supporting him as a head. But after his death, Abu Lahb became the head of tribe and he was among the enemies of Holy Prophet. Enemies of Holy Prophet came to know about the migration of Muslims towards Holy Kabah. They understood the plan of Holy Prophet and organized a grand meeting to kill Prophet Muhammad.

Migration of Holy Prophet with Hazrat Abubakar Siddique:

Enemies were planning to kill Holy Prophet but they didn’t know that the greatest Planner is Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty told the plan of Kuffar to Holy Prophet with the help of Hazrat Jibrail. Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) was asked to migrate towards Madinah. He and Hazrat Abubakar made a plan to escape from Makkah to Madinah. Holy Prophet’s plan was to move towards Madinah later but due to the strategy of enemies he left Makkah and went to Madinah.

Prize for the murder of Holy Prophet and Hazrat Abubakar:

Enemies came to kill Holy Prophet on his bed but Holy Prophet was not present there. They came to know that Holy Prophet and Hazrat Abubakar Siddique have escaped from Makkah to Madinah. People of Makkah announced a great prize for the murder of Holy Prophet and his companion. They ran behind them but the help of Allah Almighty was with Prophet Muhammad. They faced many hardships in the way but continued their journey. They arrived Madinah and people of Madinah warmly welcomed them.

Islamic state in Madinah and conquer of Makkah:

Holy Prophet achieved his dream of making a new Islamic state in Madinah through his hard work. He conquered Makkah and also performed Hajj there. He made Makkah an Islamic state.