Visit the places where the history of Islam unfolded. Every place below has its own page with history, significance, map, visiting information and references to the Qur’an, authentic hadith and official sources.
Makkah Ziyarat
Masjid al-Haram
The Sacred Mosque of Makkah surrounding the Kaaba — the qibla of Muslims worldwide and the centre of Umrah and Hajj.
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Kaaba
The cube-shaped House of Allah at the centre of Masjid al-Haram — the qibla of all Muslims.
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Maqam Ibrahim
The stone associated with the Prophet Ibrahim, standing in a gilded enclosure facing the Kaaba door.
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Zamzam Well
The blessed well of Makkah that, according to the Prophet's ﷺ description, sprang forth for Hajar and the infant Ismail.
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Safa and Marwa
The two hills between which pilgrims perform sa'i, commemorating Hajar's search for water.
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Jabal al-Nour
The 'Mountain of Light' in Makkah, containing the Cave of Hira where the first revelation of the Qur'an came.
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Cave Hira
The small cave on Jabal al-Nour where the Prophet ﷺ used to seclude himself and where the first revelation came.
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Jabal Thawr
The mountain south of Makkah whose cave sheltered the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr during the Hijrah.
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Mina
The valley of tents east of Makkah where Hajj pilgrims stay during the days of Hajj and stone the Jamarat.
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Arafat
The plain where Hajj pilgrims stand on 9 Dhul-Hijjah — the essential pillar of Hajj — including Jabal al-Rahmah.
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Muzdalifah
The open area between Arafat and Mina where Hajj pilgrims spend the night after the Day of Arafah.
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Jamarat
The three stone pillars in Mina that Hajj pilgrims stone during the days of Hajj.
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Masjid Namirah
The large mosque at the edge of Arafat where the Day of Arafah sermon is delivered.
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Masjid al-Khayf
The historic mosque of Mina, where the Prophet ﷺ prayed during his Farewell Hajj.
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Makkah Museums
Museums and exhibitions in Makkah on the history of the Two Holy Mosques, the Kaaba's kiswah and the revelation.
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Masjid an-Nabawi
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, founded by the Prophet ﷺ after the Hijrah and containing his blessed resting place.
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Rawdah
The area between the Prophet's ﷺ house and his minbar, described by him as a garden from the gardens of Paradise.
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Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam, founded by the Prophet ﷺ on his arrival at Quba during the Hijrah.
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Masjid Qiblatain
The 'Mosque of the Two Qiblas', associated with the change of the qibla from Jerusalem to the Kaaba.
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Mount Uhud
The mountain north of Madinah, site of the Battle of Uhud (3 AH) and the graves of its martyrs including Hamzah.
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Khandaq
The site of the Battle of the Trench (5 AH), where a trench protected Madinah from the Confederate armies; home of the…
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Al-Baqi
The historic cemetery of Madinah beside the Prophet's Mosque, resting place of many Companions and members of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
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Bir Ghars
A historic well near Quba, one of the wells of Madinah associated in historical reports with the Prophet ﷺ.
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Bir Aris
The 'Well of the Ring' near Masjid Quba, where the Prophet's ﷺ seal ring fell during the caliphate of Uthman.
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Bir Rumah
The well purchased by Uthman ibn Affan and given freely for the use of all Muslims — an early example of waqf.
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Masjid al-Ghamamah
The historic mosque on the site of the Prophet's ﷺ Eid prayer ground (musalla) in Madinah.
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Masjid Jumuah
The mosque marking where the Prophet ﷺ led the first Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer on his way from Quba into Madinah.
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Masjid Ijabah
The mosque of Banu Mu'awiyah, where the Prophet ﷺ made a long supplication — two of his three requests were granted.
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Dhul-Hulayfah (Abyar Ali Miqat)
The miqat of the people of Madinah, where pilgrims travelling from Madinah enter ihram for Umrah or Hajj.
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Quba Walking Trail
The 3 km pedestrian avenue linking Masjid an-Nabawi and Masjid Quba, following a route the Prophet ﷺ used when visiting Quba.
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Dar Al Madinah Museum
A museum dedicated to the history and urban heritage of Madinah and the Prophet's Mosque.
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Badr
The site south-west of Madinah where the Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) — the first major battle of Islam…
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