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A Safe Place
Episode 6 • 9th October 2026 • Under a Crescent Moon • Under a Crescent Moon
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The story of the first migration to Abyssinia, when the persecuted Muslims crossed the sea to find safety with a just king, and Ja'far spoke the truth that moved a nation

The lesson: Remember, when you go somewhere new, don't be afraid. Al-lah puts kind people in every corner of the world. Strangers can become friends. And sometimes, the safest place you'll ever find is the one you never expected.

The storybooks are out now - bring the stories home at underacrescentmoon.com/books

Sources: Quran 19:16-21 (Surah Maryam, Ja'far's recitation to the Najashi); Ibn Kathir, Stories of the Prophets, Chapter 28, migration to Abyssinia, Ja'far's speech, Najashi's response; Ahmad, supplementary details of the interaction with the Najashi

Music created in collaboration with ElevenLabs

Quran translation graciously provided by Clear Quran, with permission from Talal Itani.

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