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 Hijra (629 CE), between the Muslims and the tribes of Hawazin and Thaqif, along with other polytheists who joined them.
After Allah granted victory to His Prophet (PBUH)in Makkah, the tribes of Hawazin and others learned of the news and set out for battle with women, wealth, and children accompanying them. The Prophet (PBUH)advanced with twelve thousand Muslims, and the two forces met in Wadi Hunayn. The battle initially intensified against the Muslims, but Allah granted them a great victory, and they captured a significant amount of spoils.
The remnants of the polytheists retreated to Ṭāʾif, Wadi Awtās, and Wadi Nakhlah. The Prophet (PBUH) sent detachments in pursuit of them. He then held the spoils at Al-Jiʿrānah, where he stayed for about ten nights, awaiting the delegation of Hawāzin in the hope that they would embrace Islam so he could return to them their wealth, women, and children. When they delayed, the Prophet (PBUH) distributed the spoils.
Some people felt uneasy, and the Ansar noticed that the Prophet (PBUH) gave generously to the newly converted leaders of Quraysh and other Arab tribes to soften their hearts, while giving nothing to the Ansar. Some among them said: “May Allah forgive the Messenger of Allah! He gives to Quraysh and leaves us, while our swords are still dripping with their blood!”
When the Prophet (PBUH) heard of this, he gathered the Ansar and delivered a deeply moving and tearful speech, explaining the wisdom behind his actions — that he granted certain people more to draw their hearts closer to Islam.
He concluded by saying to the Ansar words to the effect of: “Are you not pleased that people return with sheep and camels, while you return with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to your homes?” They wept and replied: “We are content with the Messenger of Allah as our share and our reward.”
Discover Makkah’s Key Historical And Spiritual Sites.
Northeast of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, in the Al-Jurainah Valley, about 24 kilometers from the Grand Mosque
During prayer times
From one to two hours
Free
The mosque is crowded during the seasons, so plan your visit outside the peak Umrah seasons.
Follow the directions of the signs.
Shoot Al-Jaranah Mosque at sunrise or sunset for golden light, using wide angles and HDR to highlight its domes, minarets, desert backdrop.
Last Updated : 17/12/1447 - 11:32 ص Saudi Time
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