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 Allah, until the lights of revelation shone upon him. On a night in Ramadan, Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) approached him and held him firmly, until he felt the breaths of revelation touch his soul, and said: "Read." It was a decisive moment between darkness and light, marking the beginning of the eternal message. Jabal Al-Noor was not just rocks; it bore witness to the event that changed the world, as the light of truth illuminated it.
One of the most famous mountains in Makkah, known as Jabal Hira, recently called Jabal Al-Noor, it is located northeast of the Haram, about 4 km away. Jabal Hira is closely linked to the Prophetic biography and the revelation of the first verses of the Quran. When the Prophet (PBUH) approached forty, the signs of prophethood began to appear to him. He would see visions in his sleep, and every vision came true with the clarity of daybreak. The Prophet (PBUH) returned home trembling, entering the presence of his wife Khadijah bint Khuwailid (RA) and shared the news, saying: "I fear for myself." She reassured him: "No, by Allah, Allah will never disgrace you; you maintain kinship ties, bear burdens, help the needy, honor guests, and assist in upholding truth."
Jabal Hira is a unique mountain in shape and appearance, its color tending toward black, with a summit resembling a camel’s hump. It rises 642 m above sea level, covering an area of 5.25 km². Historical narrations mention that the Quraysh revered this mountain, celebrating it in their poetry. It is one of the seven mountains from which the Quraysh built the Sacred Kaaba in the fifth year before the Prophethood.
The Prophet (PBUH)used to worship at Hira before the revelation. At the age of forty, Angel Jibreel descended upon him with the beginning of Surah Al-‘Alaq. Jabal Hira is also associated with the miracle of the splitting of the moon, when it appeared between its two halves.
Discover Makkah’s Key Historical And Spiritual Sites.
Wadi Naaman (south of Makkah) - Mina - Al-Aziziyah.
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Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a sun hat, and start early or before sunset. Use a pole for rocky trails and follow marked paths for safety.
Follow the directions of the signs.
Capture the site in golden sunrise or sunset light. Highlight the laurel as the focal point and include surrounding nature for depth.
Last Updated : 25/06/1447 - 9:54 ص Saudi Time
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