Hijrah Walk

The Hijrah Walk refers to the migration by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions, from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622 CE. This event, known as the Hijrah, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

The Hijrah Walk profoundly symbolises the shift from persecution and hardship in Makkah to the establishment of a new Muslim community in Madinah.

Forward to Health & Hijrah Hub, with the support and under the guidance of Shaykh Abdallah Alkadi—the world’s foremost expert on the Places of Divine Revelation and the Prophetic Biography - offers this unique experience to the global community.

Shaykh Abdallah Alkadi has spent over two decades researching the Hijrah Route and calculated the length of the route to be 380 KM (236 Miles).

Using high tech GPS, historical documents and extensive field research with experts, Shaykh Abdallah Alkadi documented his findings in his book; Makkah to Madinah: A Prophetic Journey of the Hijrah Route, released in 2013.

Join Dr. Mazen, on this one-of-a-kind spiritual journey as we offer the global community the unique opportunity to now retrace the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, on the blessed Hijrah Journey.

Beginning in Makkah, participants will perform Umrah led by Dr. Mazen Atassi. Upon completion of Umrah, Dr. Mazen and expert guides on the Prophetic biography (Seerah) will accompany hikers to Madinah over a course of 3 days in the desert terrain.

The expert guides (male & female), with decades of research experience in the field and in-depth study of the Prophetic journeys by foot, will take each participant on a breathtaking spiritual journey that connects to an untapped history.

Describing the key milestones & landmarks walked upon by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ & Sayyidina Abu Bakr (May God be pleased with him) on the blessed Hijrah journey, participants will also be shown exact locations where verses of the Holy Qur'an were first revealed.

By following historically authentic routes, filled with significant milestones and reflections, participants will feel the challenges, lessons and the triumphs of the Hijrah journey in a deeply meaningful way.

This journey is more than a walk; it will be a life-changing experience that will nurture resilience and a deeper connection to the sacrifices made by the righteous predecessors.

This immersive experience will combine faith & self-discovery to create a transformative path that connects each hiker to the profound legacy of the final Messenger of God, Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ.

Our Land Package includes the following items:

• ⁠3 Nights in Makkah (4-Star Hotel Including Open Buffet Breakfast)
• ⁠6 Nights in the Desert (Hijrah Route).
• ⁠2 Nights in Madinah (4-Star Hotel Including Open Buffet Breakfast)
• ⁠Pre-Travel Webinars & Hislo App Training.
• ⁠Full On-Ground Logistical Support.
• ⁠Expert teachers on the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• ⁠Experienced Guides Along the Hijrah Route
• ⁠On-Site Chefs Accompanying the Group
• ⁠Ziyarat & Sight-Seeing Tours in Makkah & Madinah.
• ⁠Hijrah Walk Welcome Pack.
• ⁠Expert Advice on Walking Equipment & Clothing.

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As a holistic clinician, my greatest joy is watching my patients grow, heal, transform trauma into triumph, and begin to feel the vital aliveness that flows within. Resolving chronic physical symptoms is one thing (and most definitely a very important thing!), but healing the deeper wounds of the soul and restoring ‘afiya (vital well-being) and our connection to Fitra (Original Balance) is the high goal that we are after. And here at Forward to Health, we do BOTH.

I have also received further training in homeopathy, somatic-relational counseling methods (NARM), advanced training in nutrition and food intolerances (Carroll Method), acupuncture, and more.

I have sat with and learned from some of the world’s greatest doctors, healers, and therapists, and I hope to continue to do so until the end of my life- while being at service.

One of the most important projects I am currently involved in is in developing and teaching the Islamic Psychology diploma at the Cambridge Muslim College. Working alongside an eclectic team of world-class educators and clinicians, the CMC program is the first in of its kind in developing a top-down AND bottoms-up Islamic Psychology model that is rooted in traditional Islamic metaphysics as well as the holistic vitalistic tradition of Hikma (Naturopathic) Medicine. I teach Module 3 of the program titled “Hikma: Vitalism & Somatic Medicine”

I’ve also been featured on numerous podcasts and have regularly traveled, in the U.S and abroad, for talks and retreats in various spaces. I have lectured at universities all over the country, including Harvard and Princeton.

I am a father — My children are the apples of my eye and the joys of my heart. Being a father has taught me so much about love; giving and receiving it. I consider them, as well as my wonderful wife, amongst my greatest teachers.