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[[Ali (a)]] stayed in Mecca for three days after the Prophet (s) departed for Yathrib. He returned everything that people had entrusted to the Prophet (s). Then he himself traveled to Yathrib alongside other members of the family of the Prophet (s) including [[Fatima (a)]], his beloved daughter. They joined the Prophet (s) at the house of Kulthum b. Hadam in Quba before heading to Yathrib together.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 60.</ref> The Prophet (s) arrived in Yathrib on Friday with a group of people from [[Banu Najjar]]. He held the first [[Friday prayer]] at the tribe of [[Banu Salim b. 'Awf]]. | [[Ali (a)]] stayed in Mecca for three days after the Prophet (s) departed for Yathrib. He returned everything that people had entrusted to the Prophet (s). Then he himself traveled to Yathrib alongside other members of the family of the Prophet (s) including [[Fatima (a)]], his beloved daughter. They joined the Prophet (s) at the house of Kulthum b. Hadam in Quba before heading to Yathrib together.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 60.</ref> The Prophet (s) arrived in Yathrib on Friday with a group of people from [[Banu Najjar]]. He held the first [[Friday prayer]] at the tribe of [[Banu Salim b. 'Awf]]. | ||
When he entered the city, everyone wanted to host him to bring honor to their families. The Prophet (s) said, "Wherever my camel sits, that is where my house will be." In response to the invitation of the people, he said, "My camel is just an agent and knows where to go." The Prophet's (s) camel sat in front of the houses of Banu Malik b. Najjar, where his mosque ([[al-Masjid al-Nabawi]]) was later built on. It was the property of two orphans who would dry fruit dates there. The Prophet (s) bought the property from Mu'adh b. 'Afra' who was their guardian. [[Abu Ayyub al-Ansari]] took the Prophet's (s) | When he entered the city, everyone wanted to host him to bring honor to their families. The Prophet (s) said, "Wherever my camel sits, that is where my house will be." In response to the invitation of the people, he said, "My camel is just an agent and knows where to go." The Prophet's (s) camel sat in front of the houses of Banu Malik b. Najjar, where his mosque ([[al-Masjid al-Nabawi]]) was later built on. It was the property of two orphans who would dry fruit dates there. The Prophet (s) bought the property from Mu'adh b. 'Afra' who was their guardian. [[Abu Ayyub al-Ansari]] took the Prophet's (s) luggage and belongings to his house. The Prophet (s) stayed at his house for a brief time until they built a room for him. Muhammad (s) helped them in building the mosque. They also built a suffa (stage) extension for the poor companions of the Prophet (s) to live in. They were to become famous as [[companions of Suffa]].<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 60-63.</ref> | ||
The immigration of the Prophet (s) from Mecca to Yathrib, which later became known as the [[Hijra]], was a significant event in the life of the Prophet (s) and the [[history of Islam]]. After this immigration, the city became known as "Madinat al-Rasul" (city of the Prophet) and, in short, "Medina". | The immigration of the Prophet (s) from Mecca to Yathrib, which later became known as the [[Hijra]], was a significant event in the life of the Prophet (s) and the [[history of Islam]]. After this immigration, the city became known as "Madinat al-Rasul" (city of the Prophet) and, in short, "Medina". | ||