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'''Mount Thawr''' is a mountain located | 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 | 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> | |||
===The current mountain location=== | ===The current mountain location=== | ||