Deep in the mountains of Bosnia, TheDeenShow crew embarked on an unforgettable horseback riding adventure through breathtaking alpine forests and mountain trails. What started as a first-time horse riding experience turned into a powerful reminder about life, perseverance, and the legacy of the great companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who traveled on horseback for months to deliver the message of Islam to the world.
Riding Through the Bosnian Mountains
With no prior riding experience, the crew went straight into a challenging two-hour-plus ride through steep mountain paths, learning on the go with simple instructions: pull up going uphill, pull back going downhill. The stunning 360-degree views of forests, valleys, and peaks reminded them of Allah’s magnificent creation that city dwellers rarely get to experience. Then the unthinkable happened — Eddie’s horse got spooked, and he was thrown off mid-ride while recording with one hand instead of holding on with two. In a moment that looked straight out of a martial arts film, he executed a jiu-jitsu roll as he fell and walked away unharmed.
“The lesson there is you put that with life — we’re gonna fall. You got to get right back on. I got right back on the horse and then we rode for another hour. Whatever challenges you go through in life, just like falling off that horse, you get right back on.”
The Legacy of the Sahaba on Horseback
- The great companion Uqba ibn Nafi took the message of Islam on horseback all the way to modern-day Tunisia and Algeria in North Africa
- When he reached the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, he pulled the reins on his horse and declared: “By Allah, if this ocean wasn’t here to prevent me and I knew there were people on the other side, I would continue delivering this message”
- The Sahaba spent weeks and months on horseback sharing the purpose of life with humanity — what excuse do we have with our comfortable cars, planes, and technology?
- The experience reinforced a simple but profound life lesson: when you fall, put your trust in your Maker and get right back up — never give up on the journey
