High-angle view of pilgrims performing tawaf around the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.

Makkah Stories Untold

Makkah Stories

Discover the stories of Makkah and its rich history

High-angle view of pilgrims performing tawaf around the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.
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The First House of Worship

Makkah al-Mukarramah holds an unparalleled place in the hearts of Muslims. It is home to the Sacred Kaaba—the qiblah to which millions turn in prayer every day, and the destination of pilgrims per...

Exterior perspective of the Mosque of the Jinn situated in the city of Makkah.
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Mosque of the Jinn

Al-Jinn Mosque is one of the historic mosques in Makkah, located in the Al-Hajjun area east of Al-Ma'la Cemetery, about 900 meters north of the Grand Mosque. The mosque dates back to the early 3rd century ...

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Al-Hudaybiyah

Here, at the edge of Makkah, Hudaybiyyah stood witness to a pivotal moment in history, where the wisdom of the Prophet (PBUH)wove the threads of reconciliation, and the determination of his companions blen...

Close-up detail of the intricate stone masonry and architectural arch of the historic Ain Zubaidah water project.
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Ayn Zubaydah

When the pilgrims of Makkah suffered from severe thirst, Zubaida bint Jaafar did not wait for a solution but created one in 194 AH (809 CE), launching a lasting project. She said, "Build it even if it is a...

Panoramic view from the top of Jabal al-Thawr in Makkah, featuring rocky terrain with the Abraj Al-Bait towers visible in the hazy distance
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Cave and Mount of Thawr

Among the mountains of Makkah stands Mount Thawr, holding at its summit a small cave linked to the greatest journey in Islamic history. Here, the Prophet (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr (RA) took refuge ...

The entrance area of the historic Cave of Hira, showing the surrounding rocky landscape
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Jabal al-Nour & Ghar Hiraʾ

In Makkah, where the earth embraces the sky, Jabal Al-Noor rises majestically, hiding a unique secret among its dark rocks. Here, the Prophet (PBUH)would retreat for solitude, contemplating the Kingdom of ...

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Masjid al-Ji'ranah

Al-Jahranah is considered an important site in the Prophetic biography, as it is linked to the events of the Battles of Hunayn and Ta’if, which took place in the month of Shawwal in the eighth year of Hijr...

A clear view of long historical Arabic texts engraved on a rock surface in Al-Aseela, Makkah.
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Wadi al-Asilah

On the outskirts of the Haram in Makkah, where the present meets the past, Wadi Al-Asilah stretches as a witness to the journeys of pilgrims and travelers. It was a key station on the Iraqi pilgrimage rout...

Last Updated : 17‏/04‏/1447 - 2:11 م Saudi Time