: A significant valley on the migration path noted for its harsh but captivating landscape. Tent of Umm Ma'bad
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companion, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), set out from Makkah on September 16, 622 CE, and traveled to Madinah. They followed a route that took them through the desert, avoiding detection by the Quraysh. The journey was approximately 10 days long and covered a distance of around 250 miles (400 km). : A significant valley on the migration path
Suraqah, a bounty hunter tracking the Prophet for a reward of 100 camels, caught up with the migration party. However, each time he drew close, his horse’s legs sank deep into the hard desert earth. Photographic captures of this terrain show the deceptive nature of the ground—seemingly solid earth that gave way under divine intervention, leading Suraqah to ask for forgiveness instead. 5. Thaniyat al-Wada (The Valley of Farewell) The journey was approximately 10 days long and
High-resolution photographs paired with satellite maps show the exact detours taken to avoid the Quraish. Photographic captures of this terrain show the deceptive
To find downloadable versions of this visual documentation, search academic repositories or Islamic heritage archives for If you want to explore this historic route further, Get the exact geographical coordinates of the key stops.
The migration was not a straightforward journey north. To evade the Quraysh scouts tracking them, the Prophet and Abu Bakr traveled south first, hiding in a desert cave before taking an unconventional, rugged coastal route through the Hijaz mountains. This detour required immense physical endurance and unparalleled reliance on local geographical knowledge. Key Milestones Along the Route
The book serves as a "coffee-table" visual guide, published in both Arabic and English with metallic inks and hand-drawn maps. Key photographic sites include: