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Over 1,400 years ago, one of the most remarkable journeys in Islamic history began in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. In 622 CE, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his beloved companion Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA) undertook the historic migration known as the Hijrah (الهجرة), leaving Makkah for Madinah. This journey would become a defining moment in the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and later serve as the starting point of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Today, traveling between Makkah and Madinah takes only a few hours by modern transportation. But during the Hijrah, the journey involved difficult terrain, careful planning, extraordinary patience, and complete reliance upon Allah. Instead of simply taking the familiar northern caravan route, the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) were guided along a different path, with authentic narrations describing their journey toward the coastal route. What makes this story even more remarkable is everything that happened before the migration began. According to Sahih al-Bukhari 3905, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA) had been preparing two camels for four months while awaiting the opportunity to accompany the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. When permission was finally granted, they departed Makkah and sought shelter in the Cave of Thawr (Ghar Thawr), where they remained for three nights. During this time, Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr (RA) gathered information about the Quraysh, while Amir ibn Fuhayrah helped provide the travelers with milk. An experienced guide accompanied them as they continued their journey toward Madinah. These accounts reveal the remarkable preparation, sacrifice, courage, and trust in Allah behind the Hijrah. 🕌 RETRACING THE HIJRAH — A NEW 13-PART SERIES I live in Madinah, the blessed city where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ completed his migration. But for this series, we’re doing something different. We’re traveling back to Makkah and retracing locations associated with the historic Hijrah, exploring the landscapes, mountains, caves, valleys, and desert pathways connected to the Prophet’s ﷺ journey. Following a modern reconstruction of the approximately 470-kilometre Hijrah route, this series explores the historic journey from Makkah toward Quba and Madinah. Along the way, we’ll discover fascinating stories from authentic Islamic sources, investigate historical sites, and reflect on the lessons these places preserve. Our journey will explore locations associated with: 📍 Makkah Al-Mukarramah — Where the Hijrah began. 📍 Ghar Thawr (Cave of Thawr) — Where the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) sheltered for three nights. 📍 The Historic Hijrah Route — The less-familiar route described in early Islamic narrations. 📍 Quba, Madinah — The area associated with the Prophet’s ﷺ arrival near Madinah. 📍 Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah — The blessed city that welcomed the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Muhajirun. Some exact locations along the original Hijrah route remain subjects of historical investigation, so we’ll distinguish between authenticated reports, traditional locations, and modern route reconstructions throughout the series. 🌙 PLANNING UMRAH OR HAJJ IN SAUDI ARABIA? Millions of Muslims visit Makkah and Madinah every year for Umrah, Hajj, and Islamic Ziyarah. While places such as Masjid al-Haram, the Kaaba, Masjid an-Nabawi, and Masjid Quba are widely known, many travelers are unfamiliar with the broader landscapes associated with the Prophet’s ﷺ life. Through this Hijrah documentary series, we hope to make Islamic history more accessible, bringing the Seerah to life through real locations, storytelling, and historical research. Whether you’re preparing for your first Umrah, planning a trip to Madinah, studying the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, or simply interested in Islamic history, join us as we follow this extraordinary journey. 📚 AUTHENTIC ISLAMIC REFERENCES Sahih al-Bukhari 3905 — The migration of the Prophet ﷺ, Abu Bakr’s preparations, the three nights in Ghar Thawr, and the coastal route. https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3905 Sur
