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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 | This connection positions Mount Thawr as a significant geographical feature influenced by profound spiritual events. | ||
Moreover, Mount | 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 | 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 | 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 | ==The Recommendation of Prayer on Mount Thawr== | ||
Mount Thawr | 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 | 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> | ||
==Gallary== | ==Gallary== | ||
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