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How were the prophet and Abu Bakr in danger in the cave?
They were almost caught up.
Who guided them on the journey?
Abdallah bin Oraiqit who was not yet a Muslim guided them.
Who brought them provisions?
Asmaa bint Abu Bakre did .
What route did they take to Madina?
They took the seldom used coastal route.
What did Suraqa ( a non-believer) want?
He wanted to capture the prophet to win the prize, the hundred she- camels of Quraish.
What happened to him as he got closer?
His mare fell twice.
What did Suraqa learn then?
He learnt that the prophet was protected by a divine force.
What did Suraqa realize at last?
The prophet’s religion would be victorious.
What did the prophet ask Suraqa to do?
To keep their whereabouts secret.
When did Suraqa embrace Islam?
It was on the conquest of Makkah day.
When did Suraqa die?
He died in 24 A.H.
When did the prophet reach Medina?
At noon time, 1st Rabi Awal, 1 AH.
How did the people of Medina wait for him?
They waited eagerly for his arrival.
Who was the first to see him arrive?
A Jew who happened to be on his house roof saw him first.
How did the people of Madina feel?
They were very happy to receive him.
How long did he stay at Qibaa?
He spent four days there.
What did he do at Qibaa?
He built the mosque of Qibaa.
Who was the prophet’s first host?
Abu Ayyoub al- Ansary hosted him.
Who owned the open land in Medina?
It belonged to two orphan boys there.
What did the prophet do on that spot?
He built the grand Madina mosque there.