Qalam Institute Podcast Prophetic Ramadan : EP 2
Mar 1, 2026
A vivid retelling of the Prophet’s migration from Mecca, including the assassination plot, night escape, and hiding in the Thawr cave. Dramatic rescue moments and miracles appear, like the tracker halted in his tracks and the milk miracle at Umm Ma'bad. Themes of sacrifice, trust, kindness toward adversaries, and using Ramadan to cultivate inner light are highlighted.
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Night Escape From Mecca
- The Prophet ﷺ left Mecca the night a collective assassination plot formed and escaped through a human barricade by throwing dust and reciting Quran so they couldn't see him.
- He had Ali sleep in his bed as a decoy while he and Abu Bakr departed, then hid three days in a crawl space on Jabal Thawr for safety.
Cave Refuge On Jabal Thawr
- While hiding on Jabal Thawr, Abu Bakr nervously swept the crawl space and the Prophet ﷺ reassured him by saying Allah is their third companion.
- Asma bint Abu Bakr brought food and tore her belt to tie supplies, earning the title ذات النطاقين.
Tracker Surrendered After Quicksand Miracle
- Suraqah ibn Malik, a famed tracker, pursued them but his horse sank in sand when he neared the Prophet ﷺ reciting Quran, leading him to plead and later convert.
- The Prophet asked Suraqah to warn others the route was clear and invited him to Medina, where he eventually accepted Islam.