A Translation from the Book: "Light of Belief in the Life of the Imam of Messengers" by Mohammed Al-Khodari (Pages from 57-103)

Abstract

People were ready to leave their homes and belongings and ready to flee to protect their religion, as had advised it the Prophet- prayer and peace be upon him. It was the first mass exit from Mecca Took part to this exodus ten men and five women: Othman ibn Affan his wife Roqia the daughter of the Prophet. Abu Salama, his wife Umm Salama, uterine brother Abu Sahra ibn Abu Rohm, his wife Umm Kalthoum, Amer ibn Abu Rabia, his wife, Leila, Abu Hozaifa ibn Ataba, his wife Sahla bint Souheïl, Abderrahmane ibn Awf, Othman ibn Mazone, Mosaab ibn Omair ibn Sauhel ibn al Baida and Zubair ibn al-Awam. Most of them were from Qoraichites. The head of the expedition, Based on what reported Ibn Hisham, was Othman ibn Madonna. They began on the road with the blessing of Allah. Once in the sea, Them prepared a boat, which led them into port. They lived now from any persecution that could make them suffer the pagans. A small number of faithful remained with the Prophet.