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	Prominent Shiite scholar [[Sheikh Murtadha Ansari]] further accentuated the spiritual significance of Mount Thawr by incorporating a special prayer intended for recitation at this holy site into his religious practices. Sheikh Ansari's inclusion of this prayer in his ritualistic guidelines highlights the mountain's revered status and its role in the devotional life of the faithful. His contribution reflects a scholarly endorsement of the spiritual benefits associated with prayer at Mount Thawr, thereby enriching the religious heritage surrounding this sacred location<ref>Hajj Research Center. ''Adʿīyya wa ādāb-i Makke-yi mukarrama'', p. 204-205.</ref>		Prominent Shiite scholar [[Sheikh Murtadha Ansari]] further accentuated the spiritual significance of Mount Thawr by incorporating a special prayer intended for recitation at this holy site into his religious practices. Sheikh Ansari's inclusion of this prayer in his ritualistic guidelines highlights the mountain's revered status and its role in the devotional life of the faithful. His contribution reflects a scholarly endorsement of the spiritual benefits associated with prayer at Mount Thawr, thereby enriching the religious heritage surrounding this sacred location<ref>Hajj Research Center. ''Adʿīyya wa ādāb-i Makke-yi mukarrama'', p. 204-205.</ref>
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	==Reason for Naming==		==Reason for Naming==

	The name of the mountain is deeply rooted in historical context. According to resources, Thawr bin Abd Manat, a distinguished figure in local lore, was born at the base of this mountain. In reverence to this significant individual, the area was originally known as Thawr Atahl. Over time, the name was abbreviated to Thawr<ref>Ḥamawī, ''Muʿjam al-buldān'', vol. 2, p.86-87; Dīyārbakrī, ''Tārīkh al-khamīs'', vol. 1, p. 324.</ref>		The name of the mountain is deeply rooted in historical context. According to resources, Thawr bin Abd Manat, a distinguished figure in local lore, was born at the base of this mountain. In reverence to this significant individual, the area was originally known as Thawr Atahl. Over time, the name was abbreviated to Thawr.<ref>Ḥamawī, ''Muʿjam al-buldān'', vol. 2, p.86-87; Dīyārbakrī, ''Tārīkh al-khamīs'', vol. 1, p. 324.</ref>
	The mountain is sometimes called Abu Thawr.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 83.</ref> Several factors likely contributed to the mountain's naming. One theory suggests that the mountain's southern landscape bears a resemblance to a cow, referred to as Thawr in regional tradition<ref>Bilādī, ''Muʿjam al-Maʿārif al- Jughrāfīyya'', p. 72.</ref> Another possibility is the presence of the Bani Thawr tribe, who established settlements near the mountain and its surrounding areas.<ref>Āl-i Basām, ''Khazānat al-tawārīkh al-najdīyya'', vol. 9, p. 218.</ref> These elements, intertwined with the cultural and religious heritage of the region, have collectively shaped the mountain's nomenclature, reflecting its historical significance and symbolic importance.		The mountain is sometimes called Abu Thawr.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 83.</ref> Several factors likely contributed to the mountain's naming. One theory suggests that the mountain's southern landscape bears a resemblance to a cow, referred to as Thawr in regional tradition.<ref>Bilādī, ''Muʿjam al-Maʿārif al- Jughrāfīyya'', p. 72.</ref> Another possibility is the presence of the Bani Thawr tribe, who established settlements near the mountain and its surrounding areas.<ref>Āl-i Basām, ''Khazānat al-tawārīkh al-najdīyya'', vol. 9, p. 218.</ref> These elements, intertwined with the cultural and religious heritage of the region, have collectively shaped the mountain's nomenclature, reflecting its historical significance and symbolic importance.

	==Cave of Thawr==		==Cave of Thawr==

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	Mount Thawr is imbued with a rich tapestry of traditions and narratives that underscore its significance in various historical and religious contexts. One notable tradition holds that Mount Thawr is the site where [[Abel]], the son of [[Adam]], was slain.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 301; Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 1, p. 392.</ref> This account highlights the mountain's association with early biblical events and imbues it with a deep historical resonance.		Mount Thawr is imbued with a rich tapestry of traditions and narratives that underscore its significance in various historical and religious contexts. One notable tradition holds that Mount Thawr is the site where [[Abel]], the son of [[Adam]], was slain.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 301; Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 1, p. 392.</ref> This account highlights the mountain's association with early biblical events and imbues it with a deep historical resonance.
	Additionally, some traditions link Mount Thawr to the broader landscape of religious events. According to certain narratives, the mountain is identified as a fragment of a larger geological formation that disintegrated following a divine manifestation associated with the Prophet [[Moses]] (AS).<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 82; Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 2, p. 311.</ref>		Additionally, some traditions link Mount Thawr to the broader landscape of religious events. According to certain narratives, the mountain is identified as a fragment of a larger geological formation that disintegrated following a divine manifestation associated with the Prophet [[Moses]] (AS).<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 82; Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 2, p. 311.</ref>
	This connection positions Mount ~~Thor~~ as a significant geographical feature influenced by profound spiritual events.		This connection positions Mount Thawr as a significant geographical feature influenced by profound spiritual events.
	Moreover, Mount ~~Thor~~ is also described as one of the mountains that are connected to the seventh earth, reflecting its esteemed position within the cosmological framework of religious belief.<ref> Marjānī, ''Bahjat al-nufūs'', vol. 1, p. 336.</ref> This association underscores the mountain's importance in the broader religious and metaphysical landscape.		Moreover, Mount Thawr is also described as one of the mountains that are connected to the seventh earth, reflecting its esteemed position within the cosmological framework of religious belief.<ref> Marjānī, ''Bahjat al-nufūs'', vol. 1, p. 336.</ref> This association underscores the mountain's importance in the broader religious and metaphysical landscape.

	Further enriching its significance, another narration attributes a special connection to Mount ~~Thor~~ through a prophetic tradition. It is said that the mountain called out to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and informed him that it had once provided shelter to seventy other prophets.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 300.</ref>		Further enriching its significance, another narration attributes a special connection to Mount Thawr through a prophetic tradition. It is said that the mountain called out to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and informed him that it had once provided shelter to seventy other prophets.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 300.</ref>
	This tradition enhances the mountain’s spiritual and historical importance, symbolizing its role as a sanctuary for revered figures across religious history.		This tradition enhances the mountain’s spiritual and historical importance, symbolizing its role as a sanctuary for revered figures across religious history.
	These diverse traditions collectively illustrate the multifaceted significance of Mount ~~Thor~~, reflecting its central role in religious narratives and its enduring spiritual resonance in various historical contexts.		These diverse traditions collectively illustrate the multifaceted significance of Mount Thawr, reflecting its central role in religious narratives and its enduring spiritual resonance in various historical contexts.
	==Recommendation of ~~Praying~~ on Mount Thawr==		==The Recommendation of Prayer on Mount Thawr==
	Mount Thawr ~~is known~~ as a ~~place~~ where prayers are ~~fulfilled~~, ~~especially~~ during the noon.<ref>Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 1, p. 236.</ref> It is ~~also recommended~~ to perform prayers in the [[Cave of Thawr]].<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 35.</ref>		Mount Thawr holds significant spiritual importance in Islamic tradition, being recognized as a site where prayers are especially likely to be answered, particularly during the noon hour (Dhuhur time). This belief underscores the mountain's esteemed status as a place of divine favor and spiritual potency. The tradition emphasizes the auspicious timing for prayers, suggesting a heightened receptivity to supplications made at this sacred location during this specific time of day.<ref>Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 1, p. 236.</ref> In addition to the general recommendation for prayer on Mount Thawr, there is a specific encouragement to perform prayers within the Cave of Thawr. This practice is believed to carry additional spiritual merit and is highly recommended for pilgrims and devout individuals seeking to deepen their religious experience. The act of praying in the Cave of Thawr is seen as a means to attain divine blessings and enhance the efficacy of one’s supplications.<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 35.</ref>
	[[Sheikh ~~Murteza~~ Ansari]], the ~~esteemed Shiite scholar, has mentioned~~ a special prayer in his ~~rituals to be recited on~~ Mount Thawr.<ref>Hajj Research Center. ''Adʿīyya wa ādāb-i Makke-yi mukarrama'', p. 204-205.</ref>		Prominent Shiite scholar [[Sheikh Murtadha Ansari]] further accentuated the spiritual significance of Mount Thawr by incorporating a special prayer intended for recitation at this holy site into his religious practices. Sheikh Ansari's inclusion of this prayer in his ritualistic guidelines highlights the mountain's revered status and its role in the devotional life of the faithful. His contribution reflects a scholarly endorsement of the spiritual benefits associated with prayer at Mount Thawr, thereby enriching the religious heritage surrounding this sacred location<ref>Hajj Research Center. ''Adʿīyya wa ādāb-i Makke-yi mukarrama'', p. 204-205.</ref>
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	===The current mountain location===		===The current mountain location===

	With the recent expansion of the city, ~~Thor~~ Mountain is now positioned within a network of prominent streets, such as ~~Thor~~ Street, Taif Road, and Kodi Road.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī'', p. 160.</ref> This development has integrated the mountain into the urban fabric, offering a variety of routes for both ascending and descending the peak. The increased accessibility provided by these routes has improved connectivity for residents and visitors, facilitating easier travel to and from the mountain. This integration reflects the city’s growth and its efforts to enhance the convenience and experience of accessing natural landmarks amidst urban settings.<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 203.</ref>		With the recent expansion of the city, Thawr Mountain is now positioned within a network of prominent streets, such as Thawr Street, Taif Road, and Kodi Road.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī'', p. 160.</ref> This development has integrated the mountain into the urban fabric, offering a variety of routes for both ascending and descending the peak. The increased accessibility provided by these routes has improved connectivity for residents and visitors, facilitating easier travel to and from the mountain. This integration reflects the city’s growth and its efforts to enhance the convenience and experience of accessing natural landmarks amidst urban settings.<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 203.</ref>

	==Reason for Naming==		==Reason for Naming==

	It is ~~said that [[~~Thawr b. Abd Manat]] was born in the ~~foothills~~ of this mountain, ~~and from that time, this place became famous~~ as Thawr ~~Aṭḥal~~. ~~Later~~, the name Thawr ~~prevailed over it.~~<ref>Ḥamawī, ''Muʿjam al-buldān'', vol. 2, p.86-87; Dīyārbakrī, ''Tārīkh al-khamīs'', vol. 1, p. 324.</ref>		The name of the mountain is deeply rooted in historical context. According to resources, Thawr bin Abd Manat, a distinguished figure in local lore, was born at the base of this mountain. In reverence to this significant individual, the area was originally known as Thawr Atahl. Over time, the name was abbreviated to Thawr<ref>Ḥamawī, ''Muʿjam al-buldān'', vol. 2, p.86-87; Dīyārbakrī, ''Tārīkh al-khamīs'', vol. 1, p. 324.</ref>
	~~This~~ mountain is ~~also mentioned by the name~~ Abu Thawr.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 83.</ref> ~~It is possible~~ that the southern ~~view of it resembles~~ a cow (Thawr).<ref>Bilādī, ''Muʿjam al-Maʿārif al- Jughrāfīyya'', p. 72.</ref> Or the ~~collective residence~~ of ~~a group called~~ Bani Thawr ~~in this~~ mountain and its surrounding areas<ref>Āl-i Basām, ''Khazānat al-tawārīkh al-najdīyya'', vol. 9, p. 218.</ref> ~~May be~~ the ~~reason for this naming~~.		The mountain is sometimes called Abu Thawr.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 83.</ref> Several factors likely contributed to the mountain's naming. One theory suggests that the mountain's southern landscape bears a resemblance to a cow, referred to as Thawr in regional tradition<ref>Bilādī, ''Muʿjam al-Maʿārif al- Jughrāfīyya'', p. 72.</ref> Another possibility is the presence of the Bani Thawr tribe, who established settlements near the mountain and its surrounding areas.<ref>Āl-i Basām, ''Khazānat al-tawārīkh al-najdīyya'', vol. 9, p. 218.</ref> These elements, intertwined with the cultural and religious heritage of the region, have collectively shaped the mountain's nomenclature, reflecting its historical significance and symbolic importance.

	==Cave of Thawr==		==Cave of Thawr==
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	This mountain is renowned among Muslims and is considered sacred, as the Prophet sought refuge in a cave on this mountain for several days during his migration to [[Medina]], escaping from the pursuit of polytheists.<ref>Fāsī al-Makkī, ''Shifāʾ al-gharām'', vol. 1, p. 464.</ref> On top of the mountain, there are two caves close to each other, both considered hiding places of the Prophet (peace be upon him) during his migration to [[Yathrib]] (later known as Medina). Considering the guidance of [[Abu Bakr]] and [[Amer ibn Fuhayrah]], the guide of the journey, it can be said that the larger cave served as the location of concealment. Verse 40 of Surah At-Tawbah, in which Allah reports the support of the Prophet and his companion, refers to this event and the cave.<ref>Ibn Kathīr, ''Al-Bidāya wa l-nihāya'',vol. 6, p. 184; Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 1, p. 58.</ref>

	~~==Narratives About Mount~~ Thawr==		{{Main article\|Cave of Thawr (Ghar Thawr)}}
			Thawr's Cave, located on this prominent mountain, is of considerable significance within Islamic tradition. The mountain is distinguished by its unique geological features and is held in high regard by Muslims due to its historical association with the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S). During the pivotal event of the [[Hijra]], when the Prophet and his companion [[Abu Bakr]] sought to escape the intense persecution by the polytheists in Mecca, they found refuge in a cave on this mountain.<ref>Fāsī al-Makkī, ''Shifāʾ al-gharām'', vol. 1, p. 464.</ref> The site in question comprises two neighboring caves, both revered as potential sanctuaries for the Prophet (S) during the migration to [[Yathrib]] (modern-day [[Medina]]). According to historical sources, including the accounts of Abu Bakr and [[Amer bin Fahira]], who was the guide for the Prophet during this period, it is believed that the larger of these two caves served as the primary hiding place. This significant event is commemorated in Islamic tradition and is referenced in Verse 40 of Surah At-Tawbah, which highlights the divine support provided to the Prophet and his companion during this period of adversity<ref>Ibn Kathīr, ''Al-Bidāya wa l-nihāya'', vol. 6, p. 184; Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 1, p. 58.</ref>
			The academic and historical importance of Thawr's Cave extends beyond its physical characteristics. It represents a symbol of divine protection and guidance during a critical juncture in Islamic history. The cave's association with the Prophet's flight underscores its enduring significance as a site of spiritual and historical reflection, illustrating the intersection of religious faith and historical events in the Islamic narrative.

	In a ~~narration,~~ Mount Thawr is ~~mentioned as~~ the ~~place~~ where Abel ~~(Habil)~~ was ~~killed~~.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 301; Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 1, p. 392.</ref> ~~According to~~ some ~~narrations,~~ Mount Thawr ~~is considered one~~ of the ~~remnants~~ of a ~~mountain~~ that disintegrated ~~after the~~ manifestation of the ~~power of God upon~~ [[~~Prophet~~ Moses]] (~~peace be upon him~~).<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 82; Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 2, p. 311.</ref>		==Traditions Concerning Mount Thawr==
	~~And it~~ is also ~~counted~~ as one of the mountains ~~attached~~ to the seventh ~~layer~~ of ~~the Earth~~.<ref> Marjānī, ''Bahjat al-nufūs'', vol. 1, p. 336.</ref> In another narration~~, this mountain~~ is said to ~~have called~~ the Prophet (peace be upon him) ~~towards itself~~ and ~~reported sheltering~~ seventy prophets.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 300.</ref>~~(14)~~
			Mount Thawr is imbued with a rich tapestry of traditions and narratives that underscore its significance in various historical and religious contexts. One notable tradition holds that Mount Thawr is the site where [[Abel]], the son of [[Adam]], was slain.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 301; Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 1, p. 392.</ref> This account highlights the mountain's association with early biblical events and imbues it with a deep historical resonance.
			Additionally, some traditions link Mount Thawr to the broader landscape of religious events. According to certain narratives, the mountain is identified as a fragment of a larger geological formation that disintegrated following a divine manifestation associated with the Prophet [[Moses]] (AS).<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 82; Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 2, p. 311.</ref>
			This connection positions Mount Thor as a significant geographical feature influenced by profound spiritual events.
			Moreover, Mount Thor is also described as one of the mountains that are connected to the seventh earth, reflecting its esteemed position within the cosmological framework of religious belief.<ref> Marjānī, ''Bahjat al-nufūs'', vol. 1, p. 336.</ref> This association underscores the mountain's importance in the broader religious and metaphysical landscape.

			Further enriching its significance, another narration attributes a special connection to Mount Thor through a prophetic tradition. It is said that the mountain called out to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and informed him that it had once provided shelter to seventy other prophets.<ref>Ibn Zahīra, ''Al-Jāmiʿ al-laṭīf'', p. 300.</ref>
			This tradition enhances the mountain’s spiritual and historical importance, symbolizing its role as a sanctuary for revered figures across religious history.
			These diverse traditions collectively illustrate the multifaceted significance of Mount Thor, reflecting its central role in religious narratives and its enduring spiritual resonance in various historical contexts.
	==Recommendation of Praying on Mount Thawr==		==Recommendation of Praying on Mount Thawr==
	Mount Thawr is known as a place where prayers are fulfilled, especially during the noon.<ref>Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 1, p. 236.</ref> It is also recommended to perform prayers in the [[Cave of Thawr]].<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 35.</ref>		Mount Thawr is known as a place where prayers are fulfilled, especially during the noon.<ref>Khārazmī, ''Ithara al-targhīb'', vol. 1, p. 236.</ref> It is also recommended to perform prayers in the [[Cave of Thawr]].<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 35.</ref>

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	==Location and Features of Mount Thawr==		==Location and Features of Mount Thawr==

	'''Mount Thawr''', with an elevation of 759 meters above sea level, is situated to the south of Mecca along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located approximately three kilometers from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca, and directly faces [[Mount Nur]], which is notable for the Cave of Hira where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) received his first revelation.<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is particularly significant in Islamic history due to the presence of the Cave of Thawr on its slopes. It was in this cave that the Prophet Muhammad (~~PBUH~~) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration (Hijra) to Medina, an event marking a pivotal moment in the early days of Islam.		'''Mount Thawr''', with an elevation of 759 meters above sea level, is situated to the south of Mecca along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located approximately three kilometers from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca, and directly faces [[Mount Nur]], which is notable for the Cave of Hira where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) received his first revelation.<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is particularly significant in Islamic history due to the presence of the Cave of Thawr on its slopes. It was in this cave that the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration (Hijra) to Medina, an event marking a pivotal moment in the early days of Islam.

	Mount Thawr is composed of rocks displaying a variety of colors, including golden, silver, and charcoal hues. This distinctive coloration contributes to the mountain's unique geological appearance and adds to its visual and symbolic significance in the region.		Mount Thawr is composed of rocks displaying a variety of colors, including golden, silver, and charcoal hues. This distinctive coloration contributes to the mountain's unique geological appearance and adds to its visual and symbolic significance in the region.
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	~~Today, with~~ the city~~'s expansion~~, ~~Mount Thawr~~ is ~~situated amidst several~~ streets ~~named Thawr~~ Street, ~~Ta'if~~ and ~~Kudai~~ Road.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī'', p. 160.</ref> ~~And there are multiple ways~~ for ascending and descending the mountain.<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 203.</ref>		With the recent expansion of the city, Thor Mountain is now positioned within a network of prominent streets, such as Thor Street, Taif Road, and Kodi Road.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī'', p. 160.</ref> This development has integrated the mountain into the urban fabric, offering a variety of routes for both ascending and descending the peak. The increased accessibility provided by these routes has improved connectivity for residents and visitors, facilitating easier travel to and from the mountain. This integration reflects the city’s growth and its efforts to enhance the convenience and experience of accessing natural landmarks amidst urban settings.<ref>Fākihī, ''Akhbār Makka fī qadīm al-dahr wa ḥaīthih'', vol. 4, p. 203.</ref>

	==Reason for Naming==		==Reason for Naming==

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	The'''Mount Thawr''' is a notable mountain located to the south of [[Mecca]]. It is renowned for housing the Cave of Thawr, the place where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration ([[Hijra]]) to [[Medina]]. This event is a significant moment in Islamic history, symbolizing the Prophet's perseverance and trust in Allah during a time of great adversity.		The '''Mount Thawr''' is a notable mountain located to the south of [[Mecca]]. It is renowned for housing the Cave of Thawr, the place where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration ([[Hijra]]) to [[Medina]]. This event is a significant moment in Islamic history, symbolizing the Prophet's perseverance and trust in Allah during a time of great adversity.

	Mount Thawr is approximately three kilometers away from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca. It is situated opposite [[Mount Nur]], which is famous for the [[Cave of Hira]] where the Prophet Muhammad (S) received his first revelation from [[Allah]] through the [[angel Gabriel]].		Mount Thawr is approximately three kilometers away from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca. It is situated opposite [[Mount Nur]], which is famous for the [[Cave of Hira]] where the Prophet Muhammad (S) received his first revelation from [[Allah]] through the [[angel Gabriel]].

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	'''Mount Thawr''' is a mountain located in the south of [[Mecca]]~~, where~~ the Cave of Thawr (the place where the Prophet Muhammad (~~peace be upon him~~) sought refuge during ~~the~~ migration to [[Medina]]~~) is situated~~. This ~~mountain~~ is ~~three kilometers away from~~ the ~~[[Masjid al-haram\|Masjid al-Haram]]~~ and ~~is opposite [[Mount Noor]] and the [[Cave~~ of ~~Hira]]~~.		The'''Mount Thawr''' is a notable mountain located to the south of [[Mecca]]. It is renowned for housing the Cave of Thawr, the place where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration ([[Hijra]]) to [[Medina]]. This event is a significant moment in Islamic history, symbolizing the Prophet's perseverance and trust in Allah during a time of great adversity.
	~~==Location==~~

	Mount Thawr ~~has~~ an elevation of 759 meters above sea level ~~and~~ is situated in the south of [[Mecca~~]],~~ along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located three kilometers from [[~~Masjid al-haram\|~~Masjid al-Haram]] and ~~is opposite~~ [[Mount ~~Noor~~]] ~~and~~ the [[Cave of Hira]].<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is composed of rocks ~~with~~ golden, ~~silvery~~, and ~~coal~~-~~like colors~~.<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā,''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 1, p. 63.</ref>		Mount Thawr is approximately three kilometers away from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca. It is situated opposite [[Mount Nur]], which is famous for the [[Cave of Hira]] where the Prophet Muhammad (S) received his first revelation from [[Allah]] through the [[angel Gabriel]].
			The geographical and historical significance of '''Mount Thawr''' adds to the rich tapestry of sacred sites in the region, each marking critical events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (S) and the early history of [[Islam]].

			==Location and Features of Mount Thawr==

			'''Mount Thawr''', with an elevation of 759 meters above sea level, is situated to the south of Mecca along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located approximately three kilometers from the [[Masjid al-Haram]], the Grand Mosque of Mecca, and directly faces [[Mount Nur]], which is notable for the Cave of Hira where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) received his first revelation.<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is particularly significant in Islamic history due to the presence of the Cave of Thawr on its slopes. It was in this cave that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr sought refuge during their migration (Hijra) to Medina, an event marking a pivotal moment in the early days of Islam.

			Mount Thawr is composed of rocks displaying a variety of colors, including golden, silver, and charcoal hues. This distinctive coloration contributes to the mountain's unique geological appearance and adds to its visual and symbolic significance in the region.

			The physical and historical attributes of Mount Thawr make it an important landmark, both geographically and spiritually. Its proximity to other sacred sites, such as the Masjid al-Haram and Mount Nur, further underscores its relevance in the Islamic tradition and the rich historical landscape of [[Mecca]].<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā,''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 1, p. 63.</ref>

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	* Qāʾidān, Aṣghar. ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-yi Makka wa Madīna''. 4th edition. Qom: Nashr-i Mashʿar, 1381 Sh.		* Qāʾidān, Aṣghar. ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-yi Makka wa Madīna''. 4th edition. Qom: Nashr-i Mashʿar, 1381 Sh.
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	Mount Thawr has an elevation of 759 meters above sea level and is situated in the south of [[Mecca]], along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located three kilometers from [[Masjid al-haram\|Masjid al-Haram]] and is opposite M[[~~ount~~ Noor]] and the [[Cave of Hira]].<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is composed of rocks with golden, silvery, and coal-like colors.<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā,''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 1, p. 63.</ref>		Mount Thawr has an elevation of 759 meters above sea level and is situated in the south of [[Mecca]], along the route to [[Yemen]]. It is located three kilometers from [[Masjid al-haram\|Masjid al-Haram]] and is opposite [[Mount Noor]] and the [[Cave of Hira]].<ref>Kurdī, ''Al-Tārīkh al-qawīm'', vol. 2, p. 384.</ref> This mountain is composed of rocks with golden, silvery, and coal-like colors.<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā,''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 1, p. 63.</ref>

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