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He tried to capture Prophet Muhammad ﷺ… but ended up protecting him. During the historic Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah, Suraqah ibn Malik set out in pursuit of Rasulullah ﷺ and Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA), hoping to claim the reward offered by Quraysh. But an extraordinary event involving his horse changed everything. Welcome to **Episode 6 of Retracing the Hijrah**, our Islamic history series following the Ala Khutah (على خطاه) route across Saudi Arabia. **THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF SURAQAH IBN MALIK** In 622 CE, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) were making their historic migration from Makkah to Madinah. Quraysh had offered a substantial reward for their capture. When Suraqah ibn Malik learned that travelers believed to be the Prophet ﷺ and his companion had been spotted, he secretly prepared his horse, took his spear, and set out in pursuit. According to Sahih al-Bukhari 3906, Suraqah eventually came close enough to hear Rasulullah ﷺ reciting the Qur'an. While Abu Bakr (RA) repeatedly looked back, the Prophet ﷺ continued without looking around. Then something extraordinary happened. **THE MIRACLE OF SURAQAH'S HORSE** As Suraqah approached them, his horse's front legs sank into the ground up to its knees. Suraqah fell from the horse and struggled to continue his pursuit. He eventually realized that he was being prevented from harming the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA). Instead of continuing his attack, he requested safety. The Prophet ﷺ granted him protection and instructed him not to tell others about their whereabouts. And then came an incredible reversal. **THE MAN WHO PURSUED THE PROPHET ﷺ BEGAN PROTECTING HIM** Suraqah turned back and diverted those searching for the Prophet ﷺ, helping conceal the route the travelers had taken. This remarkable account is preserved in authentic hadith narrations and remains one of the most memorable events from the Hijrah. **RETRACING THE HIJRAH — ALA KHUTAH** Through our Retracing the Hijrah series, we're visiting landscapes and historical locations associated with the migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah. Saudi Arabia's Ala Khutah experience allows visitors to explore a reconstructed Hijrah route and discover stories from the Seerah. Whether you're planning Umrah, Hajj, or an Islamic historical Ziyarah, join us as we explore these remarkable chapters of Islamic history. **EXPERIENCE THE HIJRAH ROUTE YOURSELF** Want to explore the Hijrah route through Saudi Arabia? Comment **“HIJRAH”** and I'll send you the Ala Khutah ticket link! You can also explore the experience here: https://alakhutahksa.com/?ref=ali-khan This is a referral link that may support our content. **FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY** Subscribe to Junaid Hussain for Islamic history, the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Madinah and Makkah travel guides, Umrah information, and upcoming episodes of Retracing the Hijrah. **AUTHENTIC ISLAMIC REFERENCES** Sahih al-Bukhari 3906 — Suraqah's pursuit, spear, Qur'an recitation, horse incident, and request for protection: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3906 Sahih al-Bukhari 3908 — The Prophet's ﷺ supplication and Suraqah's horse sinking: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3908 Ala Khutah: https://alakhutah.com/ #Hijrah #SuraqahIbnMalik #IslamicHistory #Seerah #ProphetMuhammad #Madinah #Makkah #AlaKhutah #RetracingTheHijrah #Umrah #HijrahRoute #IslamicShorts
