Which companion of the Holy Prophet (SAAW) recited verses of the Holy Quran in the presence of Najjashi?

Explanation

When the Muslims migrated to Abyssinia (Habsha) to escape persecution in Makkah, the Quraysh sent a delegation to King Najjashi demanding the return of the refugees. Hazrat Jaffar Tyar (R.A), as the spokesperson of the Muslim emigrants, recited verses from Surah Maryam about Prophet Isa (A.S) and Maryam (A.S) in the court of Najjashi. The recitation moved Najjashi to tears, and he refused to hand over the Muslims, granting them protection in his kingdom.

Good to know

Hazrat Jaffar Tyar (R.A) was the cousin of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the elder brother of Hazrat Ali (R.A). He led the second migration to Abyssinia (Habsha) and was appointed as the leader of the Muslim emigrants there. The verses he recited were from Surah Maryam (Chapter 19), which beautifully describe the miraculous birth of Prophet Isa (A.S). Najjashi was a Christian king, and the Quranic narrative about Jesus and Mary resonated deeply with him, leading him to protect the Muslims.

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