First Migration to Abyssinia

Companions who participated in the first migration to Abyssinia.

5 companions

Abdullah ibn Mas'ud The shepherd boy who became the Quran's first public voice and the Prophet's closest companion in conduct and character.

Ashama ibn Abjar al-Najashi The king who chose truth over a throne — the first to embrace Islam on African soil.

Hind bint Abi Umayyah ibn al-Mughirah The noblewoman who endured three migrations, a forced separation from her family, and devastating grief — and became the wisest counsellor of the Prophet ﷺ

Uthman ibn Affan The man so modest that the angels themselves were shy in his presence.

Zubayr ibn al-Awwam The Prophet's own disciple — the first sword drawn in defence of Islam.