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b) Firstly, it shows the importance of fair hearing and impartial judgment
when resolving disputes. The Negus listened to the arguments
presented by the Muslims and made a just decision, which allowed
them to stay in Abyssinia. This demonstrates the need to be
open-minded and willing to consider different perspectives. Secondly,
the acceptance and religious tolerance shown by the Abyssinians
towards the Muslim immigrants is a lesson in welcoming others from
different backgrounds and having respect for diverse beliefs. This is
stated it in the following words “A group of our young men have
rejected the faith of their forefathers and have invented a religion which
is opposed to our religion as well as yours. They are now residing in
your country. The elders and chiefs of Quraysh earnestly request the
king of Abyssinia to expel them as soon as possible.” When Negus heard
of it he was not pleased as he stated Hazrat Jaffar led all these Muslims
to the court where he was asked by Negus to present his narrative.
Hazrat Jaffar told how these people were living under darkness and
used to worship multiple gods while being involved in ill practices. He
also told that Holy Prophet guided them towards the right path and told
them about one Allah rather than worshipping stones. He said this in
the following words “We were people steeped in ignorance,
worshipping idols, eating unsacrificed carrion, committing
abominations….. Thus were we until Allah sent us a Messenger of our
own, whose lineage, trustworthiness, honesty and chastity we knew…”
Negus asked him for an example of the religion Hazrat Jaffar presented
upon which Hazrat Jaffar recited verse 17 to 26 of Surah Maryam. As
Negus was a Christian, he was moved to tears and told the Muslims that
his and their religion have very minute differences. He drew a line on
the floor and stated that the thinness of the line represents the
differences we have in our religion. He offered them to stay in Abyssinia
for as long as they wished and sent back the two men of Quraysh along
with their gifts. This was also the time that back in Makka, the two
strongest men, Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Hamza had accepted Islam.