What promise would you walk a lifetime to keep?
 

At eighty-three, David Noble is that kind of promise. His wife Sandi has returned to her Lord, and the love he holds for her still moves through his days. Both David and Sandi embraced Islam later in life. They found guidance, prayer, and a sense of home. When she passed, the house grew still, yet the love and devotion they shared did not fade.

David is now preparing to walk the full Hijrah route in her name. Four hundred fifty kilometers along the path the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ once walked from Mecca to Madina. This is not a reenactment. Not symbolism. It is an old man with real faith rising for one final act of devotion. 
 

This documentary is being produced by a seasoned team whose work has earned multiple Emmy Awards, Oscar nominations, and Grammy nominations. 
 

 In Her Name follows the true journey of David Noble, stepfather of award-winning filmmaker Mustafa Davis, who has decided to trace the Prophetic pilgrimage. 

Their story began years earlier, when David and Sandra met Habib Ali al-Jifri, an esteemed spiritual guide, whose words and prayers opened the door for both of them to embrace Islam. 

Sandi was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and kidney failure. She spent up to fifteen hours a day on dialysis. And over the years she often spoke of Habib Ali, whom she called her “special saint.” Near the end, she asked to hear his voice again.

When he called, he told her she was loved by God, had nothing to fear, and that he loved her.

She passed soon after. She was buried in a small Muslim cemetery, as prayers for her came from people she’d never met from across the world..

After Sandra’s passing, David continues to honour her faith and longing for the Kaaba, reading to her at her grave and carrying forward the hope she once held: to stand before the Sacred House and greet the Prophet ﷺ.

Now, at eighty-three years old, after surviving a quadruple bypass, David is preparing to fulfil that promise himself — walking in her name, from the House she longed to circle toward the Prophet ﷺ she longed to meet.

His decision to walk the Hijrah is not an act of grief, nor a quest for recognition. It is the fulfilment of a promise, a continuation of a bond that even death could not bring to a close. This is the ultimate act of love and devotion.

 Watch the Pre-Production Trailer for In Her Name

Why This Film Matters

The Hijrah marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar—the moment the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ left everything familiar to walk toward God. Within that journey lies the pattern of every believer’s path: leaving what we love, only to find it again in Him.

David’s story reminds us that faith can awaken at any age and in any heart. His walk is a reminder that the path to God is open to anyone willing to take a single, sincere step.

By supporting this film, you are helping to create a cinematic piece that will reach people far beyond the Muslim community — sharing the message of Islam through sincerity, love and devotion. 

David’s story is a testament to the enduring impact of love, faith and devotion. Help us bring David’s inspirational story to the world.

Filmed in the USA, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia   

Hijrah Hub is honoured to be working with an incredible team of award-winning artists. In Her Name is set to be directed and produced by Mustafa Davis, with Executive Producer Omar Mullick (Emmy winner, two-time Academy Award nominee) and Producer Amir Sulaiman (two-time Grammy nominee and Marvel screenwriter). Together, they intend to bring this true story to life through intimate visuals and honest narration.

Filming will take place in California, Pennsylvania, Cairo, Mecca and Madina—capturing an old man’s quiet faith and the love that leads him forward. This film will mark the first time in history that the true Hijrah route is captured cinematically - preserving it for generations to come.

David will not walk alone. Hijrah Hub is taking David on this historic journey.

Hijrah Hub

Hijrah Hub is reviving the Seerah (prophetic biography) by enabling the believing community from across the world to physically walk the prophetic footsteps themselves, step by step, along the scientifically and historically authenticated route verified by one of the world's leading Seerah scholars, Professor Abdullah Alkadi. 

Hijrah Hub is the first and only organisation to work directly with Professor Abdullah Alkadi, under his guidance and leadership, and take guided groups on this historic journey.

But our vision goes even further. Your contribution will help us expand the revival of the Seerah through the arts, global projects and community initiatives. 
 

About the Director, Mustafa Davis

Mustafa Davis is an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller. He began working with cameras at age 11, developing film in a makeshift darkroom that sparked a lifelong commitment to storytelling. After embracing Islam in 1996, he spent over a decade studying sacred knowledge across Mauritania, Syria, Sudan, Morocco, and Yemen. With the guidance of his teachers, he returned to the U.S., studied film in Hollywood, and resumed filmmaking with purpose. He is a co-founder of Ta’leef Collective and Guidance Media, led award-winning media efforts at Tabah Foundation, and his work has been featured on PBS, POV, The Atlantic, WNET, and Amazon Prime.

About the Executive Producer, Omar Mullick

Omar Mullick is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, writer, and cinematographer whose work spans fiction, documentary, and television. His recent work on You Resemble Me premiered at the Venice Biennale and went on to win over 30 awards worldwide, with distribution through Apple TV and Amazon Studios. He also produced Three Songs for Benazir, the first Afghan-directed film nominated for an Academy Award and later acquired by Netflix.

Omar has directed for Hulu’s Taste the Nation and Amazon Studios’ Flight / Risk, both of which received Emmy nominations, and he is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His debut feature These Birds Walk was widely acclaimed, named among the best films of the year by IndieWire and Sight & Sound. Originally trained as a photographer, his work has appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, and TIME. He is currently developing his third screenplay, A Throat Lined With Gold.
 

Campaign Summary

“Actions are judged by intentions, and every person will have what they intended. Whoever migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, their migration is for Allah and His Messenger."

Hadith of The Prophet ﷺ (Sahih Al-Buhari)

Funding Goals

The Hijrah Walk Film Production: £50,000

We are raising £50,000  to bring this story to life. Your support will fund professional production across the United States, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia—covering production costs for travel, crew, equipment, and post-production.

When you support In Her Name you help share a story of faith, mercy, love  and devotion—a story that reminds the world what it means to walk toward God with love.

This will be the first film in history to capture the full 450km path verified by Professor Abdullah Alkadi — brought to life by a world-class creative team and a real-life story as its lead.

Founding Offer 

The first 50 backers will be named the Founding Companions; recognised in the film credits of this historic project.

 
Timeline

Together, we’re uniting authentic scholarship, art, and culture to preserve one of Islam’s greatest legacies.

In the Director’s Words

David is my stepfather. Sandi was my mother. I was there when they met Habib Ali in 2002, when they converted five years later, and when she returned to her Lord on May 12, 2024.

Now David wants to walk the Prophet's path from Mecca to Madina—for her, because of her.  He's eighty-three and knows he may not finish. But he's going anyway. He told me that he has to do this because “Habib Ali told your mother that she was loved by Allah and had nothing to fear, but he didn’t say the same to me.  So if I want to be with her again in the next life… I have to earn it.” 

What we’re documenting is straightforward: a man attempting to prove his love to God through action. Not metaphorically. Literally. Walking, or riding when he can't walk, because he believes it brings him closer to reuniting with his wife. 

People might watch this and see a story about conversion or pilgrimage or grief. I see my stepfather refusing to let death be the end of his marriage.
 

Mustafa Davis
Director, In Her Name

FAQ

Q: Is this historically accurate?
A: Yes. The film is the real life story of a David Noble, stepfather of filmmaker Mustafa Davis, who is embarking on the Hijrah in February to fulfil his promise. The route has been brought to life through Prof. Abdullah Alkadi’s 40-year research and route documentation.

 

Q: How will the funds be used?
A: 80% for film production and route logistics, 10% for distribution, 10% for administration and platform fees.

 

Q: Will I receive updates?
A: Yes, updates during the filming, monthly production updates, exclusive content and behind-the-scenes footage will be shared with all backers.

 

Q: Can this count as sadaqah jariyah?
A: Absolutely. Every person who learns about the Prophet ﷺ or feels inspired by this project is part of your ongoing reward.

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