When we talk about the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ migration from Mecca to Medina, one event that stands out is the time he and his loyal companion had to hide from their pursuers. It was a moment of immense danger, where their lives were on the line, and they sought refuge in a cave.
This specific cave is mentioned in the Quran, a testament to its significance in this pivotal moment of Islamic history. But what is the name of this famous cave that provided shelter to the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijra?
Question: Which cave did the Prophet ﷺ rest in during the Hijrah?
Options are:
- A) Cave Hira
- B) Cave Thawr
- C) Cave Nur
- D) Cave Safa
Correct Answer is : B) Cave Thawr
Description:
During the Hijrah (migration) from Makkah to Madinah, the Prophet ﷺ and his companion Abu Bakr (RA) took refuge in Cave Thawr to escape the Quraysh who were pursuing them.
This event is mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah (9:40): “If you do not aid him, Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out, as one of two when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, ‘Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.’”
This demonstrates Allah’s divine protection during a critical moment in Islamic history.
