Everyone going to Umrah or Hajj is always curious about visiting holy places (Ziayarat) in Makkah and Medina. Today, we will tell you about the Ziayarat, which you can visit during your stay at Makkah. These places have historical importance and value for Muslims. Let’s explore these Ziayarat in Makkah. May Allah call you to visit these places, in sha Allah.
Ziayarat in Makkah
Masjid-e-Nimrah
Masjid an-Namirah (Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلنَّمِرَة) or Masjid Nimrah (Arabic: مَسْجِد نِمْرَة) is a mosque that is situated in Wadi Uranah near Mecca city. It is in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It is believed to be the place where Prophet Muhammad stayed before his last sermon in Arafat.
It can accommodate around 3.5 lakh people, and it has 60 doors. It is closed during the year and is open only at the time of hajj.
Masjid-e-Nimra Makkah
Jabal-Thawr
Jabal Thawr is located in the lower south part of Mecca, in the district of Misfalah. The height of the mountain is 750 m, and it has religious significance in history. The hill was the first shelter for Hazrat Muhammad PBUH and his companion Hazrat Abu Bakar when he was migrating to Medina due to the atrocities of Quraish. He stayed there for three nights and days.
The mountain is 7 km away from Mecca and 452 km away from Medina. The hill is open to the public. It is a steep mountain, and it takes around 2 hours for an able person to reach the mountain top.
King Abdul Aziz Complex for Qiswa
A textile factory where Qiswa is made is a 17-kilometer drive from Mecca city. More than 100 workers transform 670 kg of pure silk into the cover of Kaaba, called Qiswa. The covering of the Kaaba is changed every year at the time of Hajj. For more on Kiswa, please read here.
King Abdul Aziz Complex for Qiswa
Birthplace of Hazrat Muhammad, PBUH
When you come out of Safa Marwa, there is huge ground, and there you can easily locate a beige building. The place where the building is located is the birthplace of Hazrat Muhammad PBUH.
The mother of Caliph Haroon-ur-Rasheed built a mosque at this place, and now there is a library there.
Birthplace of Hazrat Muhammad, PBUH
Zam ZamSabeel
There is a place right next to the birthplace of Hazrat Muhammad PBUH called Zam Zam Sabeel, and this is the place where people can get Zam Zam water. It is available to all and everyone can fill water from this place.
Zam Zam Sabeel
House of Hazrat Khadija (Wife of Prophet PBUH)
Near 200 kilometres from the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, there is a place that was the house of the dear wife of Prophet Muhammad, Ummul Momineen Hazrat Khadija.
House of Hazart Khadija
Al Shabeka Graveyard
Al Shabeka graveyard lies southwest of Masjid Al-Haram; it is a place where Quraish used to bury their daughters alive. It is near the new King Abduallah extension.
Al Shabeka Graveyard
Masjid Jinn
Masjid Jinn is a famous mosque. It is the place where a group of Jinn Hazrat Muhammad accepted Islam. The mosque has historical importance, as Surah Jinn was revealed to Prophet Muhammad at this place. It is located near Mount Hajun, and it is 50 m towards Masjid Haram. Janat ul Muala is near this mosque. The mosque is also called Masjid-Haras.
Jannat-ul-Mualla
Jannat-ul-Mualla is a graveyard where many of his companions, grandfather, and first wife, Hazrat Khadija, are buried. The cemetery is not very far from Masjid-al-Haram and lies 1 km north of it. Apparently, there are only stones identifying the graves, and a white wall surrounds the cemetery. It is open to the public, and there is no entrance fee.
Jannat -ul-Mualla
Alamaoudi Museum
Alamaoudi MuseumIt is a famous mosque, and it displays a wide range of collectibles related to the Royal Family and cultural values of Makkah. The old structural items of the Masjid Haram are also present there, like old speakers, fences, and pillars.
Alamaoudi Museum
We always wish that people get more and more useful information about Makkah, Medina, Umrah, and Hajj so they can spend their time thoughtfully and make the best use of their time during their blissful journey.
