The Hijra Journey
Explore the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, a pivotal event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
The Hijra Route
Select any location from the panel above to explore the Hijra journey from Mecca to Medina. This historic migration took place in 622 CE (1 AH) and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
- Persecution of Muslims in Mecca intensifies
- The Pledge of Aqaba with the people of Yathrib (Medina)
- Muslims begin migrating to Medina in small groups
- Plot to assassinate Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Divine permission for the Prophet to migrate
- Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr leave Mecca
- Hiding in the Cave of Thawr for three days
- Taking the coastal route to avoid pursuers
- Stop at Umm Mabad's tent
- Arrival at Quba on the outskirts of Medina
- Building of Quba Mosque
- Final arrival in Medina
This interactive quiz covers all aspects of the Hijra journey including:
- Key locations
- Timeline of events
- Important figures
- Quranic references
- Historical significance
- Lessons and wisdom
Choose from different difficulty levels and test categories to customize your learning experience.
The Hijra journey is referenced in several places in the Quran, highlighting its spiritual and historical significance. These verses provide divine context for the events of the migration and emphasize its importance in Islamic history.
Key Quranic references include Surah At-Tawbah (9:40), which directly mentions the Prophet and Abu Bakr in the Cave of Thawr, and Surah Al-Anfal (8:30), which refers to the plot against the Prophet that precipitated the Hijra.
Click on each location in the interactive map above and select the "Quranic References" tab to explore relevant verses, their context, and their specific relevance to each stage of the journey.
The Hijra represents not just a physical journey but a pivotal moment in Islamic history that:
- Marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar (1 AH)
- Established the first Islamic community and state
- Transformed Islam from a personal faith to a complete social system
- Demonstrated the Prophet's trust in Allah during extreme adversity
- Set the foundation for the spread of Islam throughout Arabia and beyond