Describe the main events of the Prophet's migration (hijra) from Makka to his welcome in Madina.

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1. [1] In the year 622 there was a plot by the Quraysh to assassinate the Prophet (pbuh). The Quraysh met at Dar al-Nadwa to plot his murder and decided to send a member from each tribe to the Prophet's house to kill him (Sura 8.30). The Quraysh went to the Prophet's house at night, but Jibril had already given the Prophet (pbuh) God's permission to migrate.
2. [1] The Prophet (pbuh) told 'Ali to sleep in his bed - he came out of his house and threw dust at the assassins, (Sura 36.9).
3. [1] Abu Bakr went with him and they took refuge in Cave Thawr. Abu Bakr went in first to make sure it was clean and safe. In the Cave, his foot was stung by an insect while the Prophet (pbuh) was sleeping, and he did not cry out for fear of waking the Prophet (pbuh). They stayed in the cave for three nights; Abu Bakr's son and daughter visited them with food and news.
4. [1] The Quraysh set a price of 100 camels for their capture. Some reached the mouth of the cave, which had been covered by a spider's web and nest. Abu Bakr became worried that they may be seen and captured, but the Prophet (pbuh) reassured him saying, 'O Abu Bakr, what do you think of two (persons) when Allah is their Third.' This incident is also referenced in the Qur'an, (Sura 9.40).
5. [1] After they left, Suraqa almost caught up with them but his horse kept stumbling. They stopped in Quba and stayed there for some days; they established a mosque and 'Ali caught up with them there.
6. [1] They arrived in Madina and the people welcomed the Prophet (pbuh). His camel showed them the place to build his mosque.
7. [1] Some candidates may also refer to the stay at the tents of Umm Ma'bad and Buraida Aslami, which is relevant.
8. [1] Candidates can show different ways in which Muslims can show support and friendship for each other in their daily lives, on a national and international level as one Ummah.
9. [1] Better answers will give some clear examples, whether from present times or those of the Prophet's Companions, along with some explanation.
10. [1] Some examples may include standing up for our friends when they are being bullied, offering good advice to someone when in need, or stopping friends from indulging in sinful or illegal activities.