Where did the Quraish of Makkah migrate during the summer season?

Explanation

The Quraish were a merchant tribe and conducted two major trade caravans each year. In summer, they traveled north to Syria (the journey of Ash-Sham), while in winter they traveled south to Yemen. This seasonal trade pattern is referenced in Surah Quraish (106:2), which mentions their winter and summer journeys. These trade routes were essential to Makkah's economy and the Quraish's prosperity.

Good to know

The Quraish's biannual trade caravans were known as the Journey of Winter (to Yemen) and the Journey of Summer (to Syria/Bilad al-Sham). The safety and success of these caravans were attributed to the Quraish's custodianship of the Kaaba, which earned them respect among the Arab tribes. This trade network allowed them to establish commercial treaties and safe passage agreements with tribes along the routes, making Makkah a thriving commercial hub in pre-Islamic Arabia.

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