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	'''Wadi al-Qura''' (Al-Ula) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (AS)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, al-Ula, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.		'''Wadi al-Qura''' (Al-Ula) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (a)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, al-Ula, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.

	== Name and Location ==		== Name and Location ==

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	=== Battle of Wadi al-Qura ===		=== Battle of Wadi al-Qura ===
	{{Main\|Battle of Wadi al-Qura}}One of the most important historical events in Wadi al-Qura was the Battle of Wadi al-Qura in Jumada al-Thani of the seventh Hijri year. [[Muhammad\|The Holy Prophet (~~PBUH~~)]], after conquering [[Khaybar]], headed to Wadi al-Qura and invited the [[Jews in Hejaz\|Jews]] residing there to [[Islam]]. After the Jews refused to accept Islam, a battle ensued, and eventually, the Jews surrendered. The Prophet (s) took their possessions as spoils; however, he left their lands and palm trees to them so that they would cooperate with the Muslims as tribute-payers.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, pp. 709-711.</ref>		{{Main\|Battle of Wadi al-Qura}}One of the most important historical events in Wadi al-Qura was the Battle of Wadi al-Qura in Jumada al-Thani of the seventh Hijri year. [[Muhammad\|The Holy Prophet (s)]], after conquering [[Khaybar]], headed to Wadi al-Qura and invited the [[Jews in Hejaz\|Jews]] residing there to [[Islam]]. After the Jews refused to accept Islam, a battle ensued, and eventually, the Jews surrendered. The Prophet (s) took their possessions as spoils; however, he left their lands and palm trees to them so that they would cooperate with the Muslims as tribute-payers.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, pp. 709-711.</ref>

	=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===		=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===

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	=== Battle of Wadi al-Qura ===		=== Battle of Wadi al-Qura ===
	{{Main\|Battle of Wadi al-Qura}}One of the most important historical events in Wadi al-Qura was the Battle of Wadi al-Qura in Jumada al-Thani of the seventh Hijri year. [[Muhammad\|The Holy Prophet (PBUH)]], after conquering [[Khaybar]], headed to Wadi al-Qura and invited the [[Jews in Hejaz\|Jews]] residing there to [[Islam]]. After the Jews refused to accept Islam, a battle ensued, and eventually, the Jews surrendered. The Prophet (~~PBUH~~) took their possessions as spoils; however, he left their lands and palm trees to them so that they would cooperate with the Muslims as tribute-payers.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, pp. 709-711.</ref>		{{Main\|Battle of Wadi al-Qura}}One of the most important historical events in Wadi al-Qura was the Battle of Wadi al-Qura in Jumada al-Thani of the seventh Hijri year. [[Muhammad\|The Holy Prophet (PBUH)]], after conquering [[Khaybar]], headed to Wadi al-Qura and invited the [[Jews in Hejaz\|Jews]] residing there to [[Islam]]. After the Jews refused to accept Islam, a battle ensued, and eventually, the Jews surrendered. The Prophet (s) took their possessions as spoils; however, he left their lands and palm trees to them so that they would cooperate with the Muslims as tribute-payers.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, pp. 709-711.</ref>

	=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===		=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===

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	=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===		=== Prophet's Passage through Wadi al-Qura ===
	[[Muhammad\|The Prophet of Islam (~~PBUH~~)]] passed through this region during the [[Battle of Tabuk]] and prayed there.<ref>Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> It is reported that the Banu Urayd Jews brought a food called "Harisa" to the Prophet (~~PBUH~~) during this journey, and he ate from it.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, p. 2006.</ref>		[[Muhammad\|The Prophet of Islam (s)]] passed through this region during the [[Battle of Tabuk]] and prayed there.<ref>Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> It is reported that the Banu Urayd Jews brought a food called "Harisa" to the Prophet (s) during this journey, and he ate from it.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, p. 2006.</ref>

	== Endowments of Imam Ali (a) in Wadi al-Qura ==		== Endowments of Imam Ali (a) in Wadi al-Qura ==

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	[[Imam Ali (a)]] had numerous properties and [[Endowments of Imam Ali (a)\|endowments]] in Wadi al-Qura, which he dedicated for the sake of God.<ref>Al-Rawd al-Nadir, vol. 4, p. 123; Nahj al-Sa'adah, vol. 2, p. 217.</ref> Among these endowments was a spring called "[[Well of the She-Camel]]" in the Birah region of Wadi al-Qura.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, p. 223.</ref>		[[Imam Ali (a)]] had numerous properties and [[Endowments of Imam Ali (a)\|endowments]] in Wadi al-Qura, which he dedicated for the sake of God.<ref>Al-Rawd al-Nadir, vol. 4, p. 123; Nahj al-Sa'adah, vol. 2, p. 217.</ref> Among these endowments was a spring called "[[Well of the She-Camel]]" in the Birah region of Wadi al-Qura.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, p. 223.</ref>

	According to historical reports, these endowments were subject to claims and disputes in later periods and were eventually restored to their endowed purpose.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, pp. 223 and 224.</ref> According to a narration from Imam Ali (AS), all properties located in the Wadi al-Qura region belonged to the children of [[Fatima Zahra\|Fatima (SA)]], and its slaves would also be endowed.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 7, p. 49.</ref>		According to historical reports, these endowments were subject to claims and disputes in later periods and were eventually restored to their endowed purpose.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, pp. 223 and 224.</ref> According to a narration from Imam Ali (a), all properties located in the Wadi al-Qura region belonged to the children of [[Fatima Zahra\|Fatima (sa)]], and its slaves would also be endowed.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 7, p. 49.</ref>

	== In the Works of Muslim Geographers ==		== In the Works of Muslim Geographers ==

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	[[Muhammad\|The Prophet of Islam (PBUH)]] passed through this region during the [[Battle of Tabuk]] and prayed there.<ref>Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> It is reported that the Banu Urayd Jews brought a food called "Harisa" to the Prophet (PBUH) during this journey, and he ate from it.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, p. 2006.</ref>		[[Muhammad\|The Prophet of Islam (PBUH)]] passed through this region during the [[Battle of Tabuk]] and prayed there.<ref>Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> It is reported that the Banu Urayd Jews brought a food called "Harisa" to the Prophet (PBUH) during this journey, and he ate from it.<ref>Al-Maghazi, vol. 2, p. 2006.</ref>

	== Endowments of Imam Ali (AS) in Wadi al-Qura ==		== Endowments of Imam Ali (a) in Wadi al-Qura ==
	[[Imam Ali (AS)]] had numerous properties and [[Endowments of Imam Ali (AS)\|endowments]] in Wadi al-Qura, which he dedicated for the sake of God.<ref>Al-Rawd al-Nadir, vol. 4, p. 123; Nahj al-Sa'adah, vol. 2, p. 217.</ref> Among these endowments was a spring called "[[Well of the She-Camel]]" in the Birah region of Wadi al-Qura.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, p. 223.</ref>		[[Imam Ali (a)]] had numerous properties and [[Endowments of Imam Ali (a)\|endowments]] in Wadi al-Qura, which he dedicated for the sake of God.<ref>Al-Rawd al-Nadir, vol. 4, p. 123; Nahj al-Sa'adah, vol. 2, p. 217.</ref> Among these endowments was a spring called "[[Well of the She-Camel]]" in the Birah region of Wadi al-Qura.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, p. 223.</ref>

	According to historical reports, these endowments were subject to claims and disputes in later periods and were eventually restored to their endowed purpose.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, pp. 223 and 224.</ref> According to a narration from Imam Ali (AS), all properties located in the Wadi al-Qura region belonged to the children of [[Fatima Zahra\|Fatima (SA)]], and its slaves would also be endowed.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 7, p. 49.</ref>		According to historical reports, these endowments were subject to claims and disputes in later periods and were eventually restored to their endowed purpose.<ref>Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, vol. 1, pp. 223 and 224.</ref> According to a narration from Imam Ali (AS), all properties located in the Wadi al-Qura region belonged to the children of [[Fatima Zahra\|Fatima (SA)]], and its slaves would also be endowed.<ref>Furu' al-Kafi, vol. 7, p. 49.</ref>

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	'''Wadi al-Qura''' (Al-Ula) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (AS)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, al-Ula, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.		'''Wadi al-Qura''' (Al-Ula) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (AS)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, al-Ula, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.

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	'''Wadi al-Qura''' (~~AlUla~~) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (AS)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, ~~AlUla~~, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.		'''Wadi al-Qura''' (Al-Ula) is a historical region in northwestern [[Medina]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], located on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Yemen]]. In ancient times, this area was inhabited by the people of Ad and Thamud, and in early Islam, it was a Jewish settlement. Wadi al-Qura witnessed important events such as the [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] and the passage of the [[Prophet (PBUH)]] during the [[Battle of Tabuk]]. [[Imam Ali (AS)]] also had endowments in this region. Today, al-Ula, with its historical attractions like [[Madain Saleh]] (a UNESCO World Heritage site), has become one of Saudi Arabia's significant cultural tourism destinations.

	== Name and Location ==		== Name and Location ==

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	* [[Madain Saleh]]		* [[Madain Saleh]]
	* [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]]		* [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]]
	* [[Endowments of Imam Ali (AS)]]		* [[Endowments of Imam Ali (a)]]

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