Places Of Visit And Sacred Sites In Medina

Masjid al-Namirah, also recognized as the Mosque of Repentance, holds significant historical importance as the site where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) combined the Dhuhr and Asr prayers during the Farewell Hajj. At the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet set up a tent on a small hill named Namirah, situated to the west of Arafat. In the open […]

The Cave of Thawr, situated about 4 km south of the Haram Mosque on the road to Arafat, has a base-to-summit height of 458 meters, requiring approximately 1.5 hours on foot to reach. It holds historical significance as Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Hz. Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) sought refuge in this cave for three nights

Masjid al-Shajarah stands aligned with the Mosque of Jinn, where Prophet Muhammad (SAW) held a meeting with a delegation of jinn. The Prophet engaged with the jinn on various occasions, reciting verses from the Quran to communicate with them. In a notable incident, he accompanied Abdullah ibn Mas’ud near Hacûn, drawing a line on the

The Mecca Cemetery, situated near Jannat al-Mu’alla, approximately 2 km north of Harem al-Shareef, commands a hill that overlooks the city. Reflecting on ancient traditions, this site earned the name “Masjid al-Hurras,” meaning the Mosque of the Guards, as it was once a gathering place for night guards changing shifts to secure Mecca. Over time,

Jannat al-Mu’alla Cemetery, located approximately 2 km north of Harem al-Shareef in Mecca, has witnessed burials from pre-Islamic times to the present day. Adjacent to the Mosque of Jinn, it was historically known as “Hajun” during the pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods. The road ramp leading westward from Jannat al-Mu’alla, dividing the cemetery, is referred

Jabal al-Abu Qubais, a revered mountain, stands about 100 meters east of the Kaaba atop Safa Hill, reaching an elevation of 420 meters. This mountain holds significant historical and spiritual importance, although today it is the site of a hotel. Even before the advent of Islam, the people of Mecca considered Jabal al-Abu Qubais sacred.

The beloved Prophet, sent as a mercy to all worlds, honored the Earth with his presence on the 12th Monday night of the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal, which corresponds to the 20th of April in the year 571 AD, as the dawn was breaking.He was born in the house that is now used as a