Have you ever had to leave a place you loved, but a good friend stayed right by your side? That can make even a hard journey feel safe.

Long ago, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had to leave his home in Makkah and travel far away to a new city. It was a long and dangerous trip. But he was not alone. Allah was watching over him, and his most faithful friend, Abu Bakr, walked beside him. This special journey has a special name — the Hijrah.

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