Mazarats in Makkah
Cave of Hira (Ghar Hira)
- Located atop Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light), approximately 3.2 kilometers from Makkah.
- This cave, roughly 12 feet long and 5.5 feet wide, is where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the first revelations of the Quran.
- The Prophet (pbuh) would often retreat here for solitary meditation.
- Visiting this site is considered a blessed part of the Ziyarat.
Jannat al-Mu’alla (Maqbara Maula/Al-Ḥajūn)
- Located 1 kilometer from Masjid Al Haram.
- This cemetery is the resting place of Khadija (RA), the Prophet’s (pbuh) first wife, and many other family members and companions.
- A sacred site for Ziyarat, visited by many to pay respects.
Cave of Thawr (Ghar Thawr)
- Significantly important in Islamic history.
- It is where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Abu Bakr (RA) sought refuge from the Quraysh for three days during their migration (Hijra).
- The cave, approximately 3.1 feet wide with two entrances, is said to have been protected by a spider’s web, which miraculously appeared to deter the pursuers.
Jabal-e Rahmah (Mount of Mercy)
- Located in Arafat.
- Believed to be the site where Adam (AS) and Eve (AS) were reunited after their descent from heaven, marked by a white pillar.
- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delivered his final sermon here during his farewell Hajj.
- A crucial site for Hajj, its visitation is essential for a valid pilgrimage.
Masjid Nimra
- Located in Arafat, with portions in the valleys of Urana and Nimra.
- Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delivered his final sermon from his camel in the valley of Urana.
- The Imam of Masjid Nimra delivers the Hajj sermon before the combined Dhuhr and Asr prayers.
Muzdalifah
- A plain between Mina and Arafat.
- Pilgrims spend the night here, performing Maghrib and Isha prayers, and collecting pebbles for the stoning ritual in Mina.
- Clearly marked boundaries, mosques, and rest areas are available.
- Mashur ul Haram hill is located here, with a mosque built on it.
Mina (Tent City)
- A valley where pilgrims stay during Hajj.
- Home to the Jamarat pillars, symbolizing the devil, which pilgrims stone.
- Pilgrims engage in prayer, Quran recitation, and Islamic lectures during their stay.
- Animal sacrifices are also performed here during Eid-ul Adha.
Masjid Jinn (Masjid Haras)
- Built where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) recited the Quran to a group of Jinn, who then accepted Islam.
- Also known as the Mosque of Allegiance and the Mosque of Guard.
- A very old and important mosque.
Jamarat and Sacrifice Place
- Jamarat is located approximately 6.9 kilometers east of Masjid Al Haram, in Mina.
- The three pillars represent the devil (Shaitan), and pilgrims perform the stoning ritual here.
- This site is also where the animal sacrifices of Eid ul-Adha take place.
- It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son and his resistance to the devil’s temptations.