Footsteps — The Virtual Hijrah

Makkah — The Beginning

Before the great migrations, there were the first steps.

This journey traces the sacred sites of early Islamic history in Makkah — the places that shaped the first generation of Muslims. Walk in the footsteps of the earliest believers through the city where revelation began.

The Route

Masjid al-Haram → House of Khadijah → Dar al-Arqam → Valley of Abu Talib → Cave of Hira

Journey Details

• Distance: 120 km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Checkpoints: 5
• Theme: The Beginning
• Activities: Walking, Running, Cycling

Checkpoints

• Masjid al-Haram (0 km) — The sacred mosque, heart of the journey
• House of Khadijah (15 km) — Home of the first believer
• Dar al-Arqam (45 km) — The first gathering place of the Muslims
• Valley of Abu Talib (75 km) — Three years of the boycott
• Cave of Hira (120 km) — Where revelation began

What You Earn

• Digital passport stamps at each checkpoint
• Unlockable historical stories and reflections
• Achievement badges for consistency and milestones
• Digital certificate of completion
• Physical Medal: Makkah — The Beginning (dispatched within 5–7 business days of completion)

The medal is evidence of completion. The journey is the product.