The Sirah Quest Blog
Sirah Stories
Short, source-aware stories from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions — the people, places, and turning points of the Sirah. Read in a few minutes; carry it for a lifetime.
The Hijra
Asma bint Abi Bakr (ra): She of the Two Belts
▶ Watch the 60-sec storyA teenage girl tore her own belt in two to provision the Hijra — and would not betray the Prophet ﷺ even when struck.
The Hijra
The Hijra Was a Plan, Not a Flight
Intelligence, supply, covering tracks, a decoy, and a guide — meet the team behind the migration from Makkah to Madinah.
New Year
Why the Islamic Year Begins with the Hijra
Not a birth, not a battle — the Muslim calendar counts from the migration. Here's why ʿUmar (ra) and the companions chose it.
Makkah
Khadija (ra): The First to Believe
Before anyone else on earth, one person believed the Prophet ﷺ — his wife, the first Muslim, Khadija bint Khuwaylid.