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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 ( | '''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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===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> | |||
==Reason for Naming== | ==Reason for Naming== | ||