When the Muslims began to migrate, the Makkah leaders became worried and wanted to put an end to Islam.
They decided to kill Rasulullah and end his mission and work. Rasulullah was told by Hazrat Jibra'eel of the enemy plan and asked to leave for Madinah that very night of the planned assassination.
Rasulullah asked Hazrat Ali to sleep in his bed and also to return the goods of the people he kept in trust.
Thereafter, he quietly left the house, not seen by anyone. With Hazrat Abu Bakr he made his way towards Madinah.
As his enemies were looking for him everywhere, he stayed in the cave of Thoor for 3 days and nights.
When the Makkans found Hazrat Ali in Prophet's bed the next morning they were very angry and now they really wanted him more than ever.
They offered 100 camels in reward for his capture, dead or alive, but Rasulullah and Hazrat Abu Bakr had safely reached Madinah.
The year of Hijrat of Rasulullah to Madinah marks the beginning of the Hijri Calendar.
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