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Saraqa bin Sajjel (also known as Suraqa bin Malik) was the individual who attempted to track and spy on the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Hijrah (migration) to Madina. When the Quraysh learned that the Prophet (PBUH) had escaped from Makkah, they offered a reward of 100 camels to anyone who could capture him. Motivated by this, Saraqa set out to find him.

Saraqa followed the tracks left by the Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), but each time he approached, his horse would stumble and sink into the ground. Despite multiple attempts, he could not reach them. Realizing the divine protection surrounding the Prophet (PBUH), he gave up his pursuit and requested the Prophet to write a guarantee of safety for him, which was granted. Years later, after embracing Islam, Saraqa proudly showed the written promise given to him by the Prophet (PBUH).

This incident is a powerful reminder of Allah’s protection for His Messenger during one of the most critical moments in Islamic history. It also highlights the transformation of Saraqa—from someone chasing the Prophet to one who later became a believer.

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  Saraqa bin Sajjel was promised a reward by the Quraysh to capture the Prophet (PBUH).

  
  


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  He attempted to spy and follow the Prophet during the Hijrah to Madina.

  
  


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  His horse stumbled multiple times due to divine intervention, preventing capture.

  
  


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  The Prophet (PBUH) gave him a written guarantee of safety.

  
  


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  Saraqa later accepted Islam and became a respected companion.

  
  


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  This incident is recorded in authentic Seerah books like Ibn Ishaq’s Sirat Rasul Allah.

  
  


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  It demonstrates Allah’s divine protection of His Prophet during the Hijrah.

  
  

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