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Q4 [ON/2021/P12/Q4] b) What might be learned from the way the Muslims were treated in Abyssinia? a) Write about the events of the migration to Abyssinia by some of the early Muslims. b) These events can give hope to Muslims today as they show that the difficulties faced by Muslims in the present day are not new, and that Muslims have been facing and overcoming these challenges for centuries. It also highlights the importance of patience and perseverance during times of hardship. Muslims today can take inspiration from the early Muslims who remained steadfast in their faith and never gave up, even in the face of extreme adversity. Muslims should also remember that Allah is always their protector and that they will always find support from their community in times of need. For example, a Muslim facing discrimination or bullying at school or work can find hope in the fact that the early Muslims faced even greater persecution and still held strong to their faith. However, they found a temporary refuge in Abyssinia, where the Christian king offered them protection and allowed them to practice their religion freely. This migration also helped to spread the message of Islam beyond the Arabian Peninsula. Another challenge faced by the early Islamic community in Makkah was the boycott of Banu Hashim, the Prophet's clan. The Quraysh imposed a social and economic boycott on Banu Hashim, which meant that they were not allowed to trade, marry or socialize with anyone from the Quraysh tribe. This boycott lasted for three years and caused Muslims to face many hardships, including hunger and starvation. They were forced to live in a valley outside Makkah, and their situation became so dire that some of them were forced to eat leaves and grass. Despite the many difficulties they faced, the early Islamic community in Makkah remained steadfast in their faith and continued to spread the message of Islam. Their perseverance and dedication eventually led to the spread of Islam Mark Scheme: