Who was the companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in the Cave of Thawr during the Hijrah from Makkah to Madina?

Explanation

When the Quraysh plotted to assassinate the Prophet (PBUH), he was commanded by Allah to migrate to Madina. He took Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) as his companion, and they hid in the Cave of Thawr for three days to evade the pursuing Quraysh. This event highlights the close bond between the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA), who is referred to in the Quran as "the second of the two" (Surah At-Tawbah 9:40). A spider spun a web and a dove laid eggs at the cave's entrance, which miraculously misled the pursuers.

Good to know

The Hijrah (migration) took place in 622 CE and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The Cave of Thawr is located about 5 kilometers south of Makkah on Mount Thawr. During the journey, Abdullah bin Abi Bakr (RA) would bring news from Makkah, Asma bint Abi Bakr (RA) brought food, and Amir bin Fuhayrah (RA) herded goats to erase their footprints. This migration was a turning point in Islamic history, leading to the establishment of the first Islamic state in Madina.

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