Hijrah (The Migration of the Prophet SAW from Makkah to Madinah) – 1 Basic 3 Islamic Studies Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• The dangerous escape from Makkah
• The miracle in Cave Thawr
• The journey to Madinah
• The warm welcome in Madinah

The Great Escape

The Evil Plan:

• The leaders of Makkah made a plan to kill Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
• They surrounded his house at night
• They chose men from different tribes to attack together
• But Allah warned the Prophet about their plan through Angel Jibrīl

The Clever Escape:

• Prophet Muhammad (SAW) asked his cousin Ali (RA) to sleep in his bed
• Ali (RA) bravely agreed to help
• The Prophet quietly left his house while the enemies waited outside
• He went to Abu Bakr’s (RA) house
• Together they escaped into the night

The Direction:

• Instead of going straight to Madinah, they went south first
• This was very smart because the enemies expected them to go north
• They planned to hide until it was safe to travel

The Miracle in Cave Thawr

Hiding in the Cave:

• The Prophet (SAW) and Abu Bakr (RA) hid in Cave Thawr
• They stayed there for three days and three nights
• The enemies searched everywhere for them

Abu Bakr’s Fear:

• Abu Bakr (RA) was worried: “O Prophet, what if they find us?”
• The Prophet (SAW) said: “Don’t worry, Allah is with us”
• The Prophet was calm because he trusted Allah completely

Allah’s Protection:

• Allah sent a spider to make a web across the cave entrance
• A bird came and made its nest at the entrance
• When the enemies came to the cave, they saw the spider web and bird’s nest
• They said: “No one has entered here recently” and went away
• Allah saved them!

The Journey to Madinah

The Guide:

• After three days, they left the cave
• A guide named Abdullah ibn Urayqit showed them the way
• They took a secret route through the desert
• The journey was long and tiring

On the Road:

• They traveled mostly at night to avoid enemies
• During the day, they rested in safe places
• Abu Bakr’s family brought them food and news
• Allah protected them throughout the journey

Getting Close:

• As they got near Madinah, people were excited
• Everyone was looking out for the Prophet
• Children climbed on rooftops to see him coming

The Warm Welcome in Madinah

The Joyful Arrival:

• The people of Madinah were so happy to see the Prophet
• They sang songs of welcome: “Tala’al Badru Alayna” (The full moon has risen upon us)
• Children and adults came out to greet him
• It was like a big celebration!

Where to Stay:

• Everyone wanted the Prophet to stay in their house
• The Prophet let his camel Qaswa choose where to stop
• The camel stopped at a place that belonged to two orphan boys
• The Prophet bought the land and decided to build a mosque there

The New Beginning:

• This was the start of the Islamic Calendar (1 A.H.)
• Muslims could finally practice their religion freely
• The Prophet began teaching and building the Muslim community
• Madinah became the center of Islam

What We Learned

• Allah protected the Prophet through miracles during the escape
• The spider web and bird’s nest saved them from enemies
• The journey to Madinah was difficult but successful
• The people of Madinah welcomed the Prophet with great joy
• The Hijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. __________ slept in the Prophet’s bed to help him escape.
2. They hid in Cave __________ for three days.
3. Allah sent a __________ and a __________ to protect the cave.
4. The Prophet said to Abu Bakr: “Don’t worry, __________ is with us.”

1. Put the events in order (1-6):

( ) The Prophet and Abu Bakr arrived in Madinah ( ) A spider made a web at the cave entrance ( ) Ali (RA) slept in the Prophet’s bed ( ) They hid in Cave Thawr for three days ( ) The enemies surrounded the Prophet’s house ( ) They began the journey to Madinah

1. Answer these questions:

1. Who helped the Prophet escape from his house?
2. How many days did they stay in the cave?
3. How did Allah protect them in the cave?
4. What did the people of Madinah sing when the Prophet arrived?

1. True or False:

1. The Prophet went straight north to Madinah. ( )
2. Abu Bakr was worried in the cave. ( )
3. The enemies found them in the cave. ( )
4. The people of Madinah were happy to see the Prophet. ( )

1. Circle the correct answer:

1. The Prophet escaped with (Ali / Abu Bakr / Umar).
2. They stayed in the cave for (1 day / 3 days / 7 days).
3. The camel’s name was (Qaswa / Duldul / Buraq).
4. The Hijrah started the (Christian / Islamic / Jewish) calendar.

1. What We Learn: What does this story teach us about trusting Allah? Write one sentence.

Beautiful Lesson: When we trust Allah completely, He always protects and helps us, just like He helped Prophet Muhammad (SAW)!