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| other names = Wadi al-Ula | |||
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'''Wadi al-Qura''' ( | '''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 == | ||
Wadi al-Qura, now known as Wadi al-Ula,<ref>Al-Ma'alim al-Athir, p. 224.</ref> is a long valley 300 km northwest of [[Medina]] on the trade route from [[Syria]] to Hejaz.<ref>See: Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> To the south of this region lies [[Khaybar]], and due to its numerous interconnected villages, it became known as "Wadi al-Qura" (Valley of Villages).<ref>Marasid al-Ittila', vol. 3, p. 1087.</ref> This region, with an area of approximately 2391 square kilometers, had a population of 60,103 in 2022 CE and plays an important role in the development of Saudi tourism as an ancient oasis city.<ref>Official website [https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=c561dc4e372ce7af&sxsrf=AE3TifNVn-8dLdsotflo7YYoyc87oRx2Jw:1763021132707&q=این+منطقه+با+مساحتی+حدود+۲۳۹۱+کیلومتر+مربع،+در+سال+۲۰۲۲+جمعیتی+بالغ+بر+۶۰٬۱۰۳+نفر+داشته+و+به+عنوان+یک+شهر+واحه‌ای+باستانی،+نقش+مهمی+در+توسعه+گردشگری+عربستان+ایفا+می‌کند.&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIeoJTKjrFjVxydQWqI2NcOhYPURIv2wPgv_w_sE_0Sc6Q2Uz8zlVUFOE6tcDqfo9WH77bvrGoZD2Ke11BgIAarKxhD4VpNPH84x7f3V9oyKgzQ0iW1Dl12uPzRpMveNk-q8SGm7g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEy-LC1e6QAxWkVaQEHTNcJsoQ0pQJegQIDhAB&biw=1022&bih=983&dpr=0.94 Saudi News]</ref> | Wadi al-Qura, now known as Wadi al-Ula,<ref>Al-Ma'alim al-Athir, p. 224.</ref> is a long valley 300 km northwest of [[Medina]] on the trade route from [[Syria]] to [[Hejaz]].<ref>See: Hejaz in Early Islam, p. 83.</ref> To the south of this region lies [[Khaybar]], and due to its numerous interconnected villages, it became known as "Wadi al-Qura" (Valley of Villages).<ref>Marasid al-Ittila', vol. 3, p. 1087.</ref> This region, with an area of approximately 2391 square kilometers, had a population of 60,103 in 2022 CE and plays an important role in the development of Saudi tourism as an ancient oasis city.<ref>Official website [https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=c561dc4e372ce7af&sxsrf=AE3TifNVn-8dLdsotflo7YYoyc87oRx2Jw:1763021132707&q=این+منطقه+با+مساحتی+حدود+۲۳۹۱+کیلومتر+مربع،+در+سال+۲۰۲۲+جمعیتی+بالغ+بر+۶۰٬۱۰۳+نفر+داشته+و+به+عنوان+یک+شهر+واحه‌ای+باستانی،+نقش+مهمی+در+توسعه+گردشگری+عربستان+ایفا+می‌کند.&source=lnms&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIeoJTKjrFjVxydQWqI2NcOhYPURIv2wPgv_w_sE_0Sc6Q2Uz8zlVUFOE6tcDqfo9WH77bvrGoZD2Ke11BgIAarKxhD4VpNPH84x7f3V9oyKgzQ0iW1Dl12uPzRpMveNk-q8SGm7g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjEy-LC1e6QAxWkVaQEHTNcJsoQ0pQJegQIDhAB&biw=1022&bih=983&dpr=0.94 Saudi News]</ref> | ||
== Ancient Times == | == Ancient Times == | ||
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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 ( | {{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 === | ||
[[Muhammad|The Prophet of Islam ( | [[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 ( | == Endowments of Imam Ali (a) in Wadi al-Qura == | ||
[[Imam Ali ( | [[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 ( | 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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* [[Madain Saleh]] | * [[Madain Saleh]] | ||
* [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] | * [[Battle of Wadi al-Qura]] | ||
* [[Endowments of Imam Ali ( | * [[Endowments of Imam Ali (a)]] | ||
== Images == | == Images == | ||