The Muslims Move to Madinah

Hummas Ali — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:36 +0000

This Sirah lesson tells the story of the Hijrah the moment our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Muslims left everything they had ever known and made their way to a new home.

People from a city called Madinah had come to Makkah, heard the message of Islam, and accepted it. They told our beloved Prophet ﷺ: the Muslims would be safe with them. They promised to protect them. So Muhammad ﷺ told the Muslims to go. He stayed behind a little longer, making sure everyone got out safely. Then Allah, The All-Aware, sent Angel Jibril عليه السلام to warn him: the enemies were planning to kill him. It was time to leave.

He told his closest friend, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. “Allah has given me permission to leave for Madinah.” Abu Bakr asked if he could come. “Yes,” said our beloved Prophet ﷺ.

That night, the two of them quietly slipped away. They stopped to rest in the cave of Thawr. The enemies followed their footprints through the sand and came right to the entrance of the cave. Abu Bakr felt the fear close in. Our beloved Prophet ﷺ said: “Don’t worry. Allah is with us.” The enemies turned back without looking inside. After three days in the cave with Abu Bakr’s children and his servant secretly bringing them food and news they set off for Madinah again.

The lesson pauses here with a question every child can sit with: what do you do to feel better when you’re worried?

Learning Objectives

In this lesson, learners will:

Name where the Muslims moved to
Identify how Allah protected the Prophet ﷺ during his journey
Discuss what I can do when I feel worried

Key Features

Trace the names Cave Thawr, Makkah, and Madinah, then draw a line on the illustrated map to show the journey of our beloved Prophet ﷺ
Fill in four missing words to complete sentences about the key people in the Hijrah story
Write or draw in two shapes: one cloud for worries, and one heart for how to feel better
Fill in the missing words on a timeline from the 10th to 13th year of prophethood

Recommended for

Ages 5+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
Parents wanting to nurture faith and character at home
Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources

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A Kind King Helps the Muslims

Hummas Ali — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:32:41 +0000

This Sirah lesson tells the story of the first hijrah, for young learners. It follows the early Muslims as they face cruelty in Makkah and find safety in a land far away, guided there by the care of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

When the disbelievers of Makkah begin hurting the Muslims and making it hard for them to worship Allah, our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is deeply upset. He wants them to be safe. He tells them: “Go to Abyssinia. A fair king rules there. No one is treated unfairly. Stay there until Allah makes things easier for you.” A small group slips away quietly and sails across the sea. A larger group follows. In Abyssinia, the king welcomes them warmly. He lets them worship Allah freely. When the disbelievers of Makkah come asking him to send the Muslims back, he refuses. He had heard the words of the Qur’an, and he turned their enemies away. The Muslims were thankful. They trusted Allah, and they knew He would always look after them.