Migration to Habasha — The Virtual Hijrah

Al-Habashah — The First Refuge

In the fifth year of Prophethood, the Prophet ‪صلى الله عليه وسلم‬ instructed his companions to seek refuge in Abyssinia — a land ruled by a just king.

Eighty-three men and nineteen women made this historic crossing. This journey traces their courageous route from Makkah across the Red Sea to the royal city of the Negus, where justice transcended all boundaries and faith found its first sanctuary.

The Route

Makkah → Jeddah Red Sea Shore → Red Sea Crossing → Adulis → Al-Habasha (Aksum)

Journey Details

• Distance: 1,250 km
• Difficulty: Challenging
• Checkpoints: 5
• Theme: Faith Under Persecution
• Activities: Walking, Running, Cycling

Checkpoints

• Makkah (0 km) — Departure under cover of night
• Jeddah Red Sea Shore (85 km) — The ancient port, gateway to the crossing
• Red Sea Crossing (350 km) — Open waters, a crossing of complete trust
• Adulis (900 km) — The great ancient port of the Aksumite Empire
• Al-Habasha / Aksum (1,250 km) — The royal city of the Negus, sanctuary and refuge

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: Al-Habashah — The First Refuge (dispatched within 5–7 business days of completion)

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