Q18: What was the state of the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and those who believed in him after starting to make Da‘wah publicly?

Answer: The polytheists started hurting him and the Muslims severely, until the believers were given the permission to emigrate to Najāshi (Negus) in Abyssinia.

The polytheists unanimously agreed to kill the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him); nevertheless, Allah protected him and supported him with his uncle, Abu Tālib, to defend him against them.