The Great Hijrah — The Virtual Hijrah

Al-Hijrah — The Journey

In 622 CE, the Prophet ‪صلى الله عليه وسلم‬ and Abu Bakr RA departed Makkah secretly at night.

They journeyed northward through ancient trade routes to Madinah — establishing the first Islamic community and marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. This is the journey that changed history. Every step was an act of trust. Every milestone, a revelation.

The Route

Makkah → Cave of Thawr → Wadi Al-Araj → Al-Kharrar → Al-Juhfa → Quba → Madinah

Journey Details

• Distance: 470 km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Checkpoints: 7
• Theme: Trust and Sacrifice
• Activities: Walking, Running, Cycling

Checkpoints

• Makkah (0 km) — The city of the Prophet’s birth, the beginning
• Cave of Thawr (8 km) — Three days of refuge in the mountain cave
• Wadi Al-Araj (180 km) — The winding valley, ancient trade route
• Al-Kharrar (280 km) — The midpoint, where the journey deepened
• Al-Juhfa (340 km) — Ancient caravan stop, where longing met consolation
• Quba (455 km) — The first mosque in Islam
• Madinah (470 km) — The City of Light, the destination of hope

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-Hijrah — The Journey (dispatched within 5–7 business days of completion)

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