Planning for an additional venturous activity by including these important places can spice up your trip for a lifetime experience.

TOP 7 PLACES TO VISIT IN MAKAH DURING UMRAH

Umrah also known as the lesser pilgrimage, is a significant religious journey for Muslims around the world. It holds great spiritual value and offers an opportunity to strengthen their connection with Allah (SWT) and seek forgiveness for their sins. There are several places that pilgrims must visit to complete their journey and enrich their experience, in this article we will explore some sacred sites and understand why they hold such importance in Muslim’s hearts:

Also known as Jabal ar-Rahman, Mount Arfah is located in the southeast of Makah, Saudi Arabia. On the 9th Dull-Hijjah, Muslims pilgrims leave Mina for Mount Arafat. The literal meaning of world Arafa is “to know” based on Islamic history, it is believed that after being taken out of Jannah and placed back on earth it was Mount Arafat where prophet Adam(AS) and Hawa (AS) reunited. Mount Arafat is commonly known as Jabal Arafa which means Mountain of Mercy. Moreover this is the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stood and delivered the last sermon, to all Muslim pilgrims who accompanied him on Hajjat ul-Wada.

Jannat-ul-Maula is an old and historic graveyard for Muslims as some important personalities who are associated with our holy prophet (PBUH) are buried there. Some of whom are named Amina (RA) Mother of Prophet (PBUH), Khadijah (RA) First wife, Qasim (RA) Son Abdul Mutalib (Grand Father) Abu Talib (Uncle) we could easily find these graves while visiting it. This graveyard is located on the north side of Masjid Al Haram.

, especially for coming tourists, whether they come to do Hajj or Umrah. This Auction house is located in the Hilton Tower.

Mina is the valley that is located 3km from Makah. This valley is a very important part of Hajj. During Hajj pilgrims pass their 1st, 3rd, and 4th days in the valley. Mina is also believed to be the location of the pledges in Al-Aqabah of the Ansar to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Before the tents were built, pilgrims would bring their own tents to the valley and dismantle them while returning to Hajj. Pilgrims stay an entire day carrying out ritual prayers Fajr, Duhr, Asr, Maghirb, and Isha.

Ayesha Mosque is also known as Al Taneen Mosque. Mark’s the place where Ummul Mu’meenin Ayesha went to enter Ihram. She was instructed to do so by the prophet (PBUH) during the farewell Hajj. This masjid lies 7.5 km south of Makah on the road to Medina.

Located in the north of Madinah, Saudi Arabia Mount Uhed is 3533 feet and 7.5 miles away. The second-most crucial fight between the Muslims and non-believers of Makah was fought on Mount Uhed. The graves of seventy beloved companions of the Prophet (PBUH) who perished in the battle of Uhed are located atop Mount Uhed. Due to its place in history, Mount Uhed is referenced in many hadiths. Various narratives claim that Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Allah's (SWT) Prophet (PBUH) climbed Mount Uhud alongside. 

Jabal Thawr is a mountain in Saudi Arabia that is located in the lower part of Makah south of the Misfalah district. In Saudi Arabia, Jabal Thawr is a mountain found south of the Misfalah district in the lower Makah area. Due to the presence of the famous Cave of Thawr, the location has become popular with Muslims. There is a spiritual connection to the Cave of Thawr.  Jabal al-Thawr (is the mountain containing the cave in which the Prophet (PBUH) (and Abu Bakr (RA) (sought refuge for three days and nights from the Quraysh. This occurred when they secretly left Makah and migrated to Medina.

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