Category: Islamic Studies | Last updated: 2026-07-28
During the Hijrah (migration) from Makkah to Medina, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (R.A.) sought refuge for three nights in a cave before continuing their journey. What was the name of this cave?
A) A. Cave of Hira
B) B. Cave of Thawr
C) C. Cave of Uhud
D) D. Cave of Khandaq
Explanation
During the perilous journey of Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (R.A.) hid for three nights in the Cave of Thawr, located south of Makkah, to evade the Quraish who were actively searching for them.