The Prophet Arrives at Madinah

THE PROPHET ARRIVES AT MADINAH When the Makkans learnt of the Prophet’s escape, they were enraged. They offered a prize of one hundred camels to anyone who captured Muhammad. So several horse riders raced out into the desert. One of them even managed to reach the very mouth of the cave of Thawr. Abu Bakr was stricken with fear lest they harm the Prophet. However, the Prophet reassured him, saying: “Fear not. We are not just two in this cave. There is a third—God.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 4663) The Prophet and Abu Bakr lay hidden in this cave for three days and nights. Finally, on the fourth day, they came out and continued the journey with Abdullah ibn Urayqit, their guide. THE PROPHET ARRIVES AT MADINAH After six days, the Prophet reached Quba, a village three miles from Madinah. At that time, the people of Madinah had been waiting impatiently for his arrival.