Who was the guide hired by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) to lead them through an unfamiliar route to Yathrib (Medina) during the Hijrah?

A Abdullah ibn Urayqit

B Zayd ibn Harithah

C Bilal ibn Rabah

D Abu Talib

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Abdullah ibn Urayqit, though a pagan, was known for his trustworthiness and knowledge of the routes. He was hired by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) to guide them safely to Medina.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Who was the guide hired by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) to lead them through an unfamiliar route to Yathrib (Medina) during the Hijrah?" is Option A: Abdullah ibn Urayqit.

The other options — B) Zayd ibn Harithah, C) Bilal ibn Rabah, D) Abu Talib — are incorrect for this Islamic Studies question. As explained above: Abdullah ibn Urayqit, though a pagan, was known for his trustworthiness and knowledge of the routes. He was hired by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) to guide them safely to Medina.

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Who was the guide hired by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) to lead them through an unfamiliar route to Yathrib (Medina) during the Hijrah?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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