Dar Al-Arqam (House of Al-Arqam ibn Abi Arqam – RALI)

• Some sources say a library was built there later, which is sometimes called the “Maktabat Makkah al-Mukarramah” (Library of Makkah).

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used this house as the first "Islamic school", where he taught his companions the Quran and basics of faith

The Place where female girls Burried alive During Jahiliyyah

• Yes, this refers to a tragic and heartbreaking practice that happened during the Jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic ignorance) period in Arabia — the burying of baby girls alive.

Jabal Abu Qubais

• Jabal Abu Qubais is a historic mountain located next to the Kaaba on the eastern side of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. It is believed to be the first mountain Allah created and holds great spiritual significance.

• According to Islamic tradition, the miracle of the moon splitting happened near this mountain during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Some narrations also say the Black Stone was once kept here during the time of Prophet Nuh (Noah) عليه السلام

Zamzam Well

• The Zamzam Well is a sacred water source located within the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, near the Kaaba. According to Islamic tradition, it miraculously appeared to provide water for Hajara (alai) and her son Ismail (alai). The water is considered holy, pure, and is an important part of Hajj and Umrah rituals. Pilgrims drink it for blessings and often take it home as a spiritual souvenir.

Abu Jahl’s place

• Abu Jahl’s place was located near the Kaaba in Mecca. He was a chief of the Quraysh and a fierce enemy of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). After the Muslims conquered Mecca, his house was removed or repurposed during the expansion of the Masjid al-Haram. Today, no specific trace of it remains, but it is remembered in Islamic history due to his opposition to Islam.

The Cave of Hira (Jabal al-Noor)

• The Cave of Hira (Ghar Hira) is a small cave located on Jabal al-Noor near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It holds great significance in Islam as the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation of the Qur'an from the Angel Jibreel (Alai). This event marked the beginning of his prophethood and the start of the Islamic message. Muslims regard it as a sacred site, and many visit it to reflect and honour its spiritual importance.

The Mountain of Arafat (Jabal Arafat)

• The Mountain of Arafat (Jabal Arafat) is a granite hill located about 20 kilometers southeast of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a sacred site in Islam, best known as the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon during his final pilgrimage.

Jabal al-Rahma

• Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy) is a small hill located on the Plain of Arafat, near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon during his last Hajj.

Thawr Cave

• Thawr Cave (Ghar Thawr) is a cave located in the Thawr Mountain, south of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is famous in Islamic history as the place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr (RALI) took refuge for three days while escaping from the Quraysh during the Hijrah (migration) to Medina. According to Islamic tradition, Allah protected them by miraculous means, such as a spider spinning a web and a pigeon nesting at the cave entrance, making it appear unvisited.

Mina

• Mina is a valley located about 8 kilometers east of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is an important site during the Hajj pilgrimage, where millions of pilgrims stay in white tents during the days of Tashreeq (11th to 13th of Dhul-Hijjah). Mina is best known for the ritual of stoning the three Jamarat (stone pillars), which symbolizes rejecting Satan’s temptations. It is also where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was tested with the command to sacrifice his son, and where Eid al-Adha is celebrated with the sacrifice of animals.

Arafah

• Arafah (or Arafa) is a vast plain located near Mecca, and it is one of the most important sites in the Hajj pilgrimage. The Day of Arafah, which falls on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, is the most significant day of Hajj. Pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat to pray, repent, and seek forgiveness. It is believed to be the day when Allah forgives the sins of those who sincerely turn to Him. For non-pilgrims, fasting on the Day of Arafah is highly recommended and carries great reward.

Muzdalifah

• Muzdalifah is an open, flat area located between Arafat and Mina, and it is a key stop during the Hajj pilgrimage. After sunset on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul-Hijjah), pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, where they pray Maghrib and Isha, and spend the night under the open sky. They also collect pebbles here for the stoning ritual at Mina. Muzdalifah is a place of reflection, unity, and worship.

The place where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) attempted to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS), in obedience to Allah’s command

• Is believed to be near Mina, close to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This event is commemorated during Eid al-Adha by Muslims worldwide through the act of Qurbani (sacrifice). Allah replaced Ismail (AS) with a ram at the last moment, showing the reward for true faith and submission.

Stoning the Shaytan (Jamarat)

• Jamarat are three stone pillars located in Mina, near Mecca, which are part of the Hajj pilgrimage rituals. They represent the spots where Satan tried to mislead Prophet Ibrahim (AS), and he responded by throwing stones at him. During Hajj, pilgrims perform Ramy al-Jamarat by throwing seven pebbles at each pillar over several days, symbolizing the rejection of evil and obedience to Allah.

Masjid al-Khaif

• Masjid al-Khaif is a historic mosque located in Mina, near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is believed that many prophets, including Prophet Musa (AS), prayed at this spot. During Hajj, it is a place where pilgrims often stop to pray. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also prayed here, and it holds special spiritual significance. The mosque is especially active during the days of Tashreeq (11th–13th Dhul-Hijjah).

Grave of Khadijah (RA) – Jannat al-Mu'alla

• Sayyidah Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA), the beloved first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is buried in Jannat al-Mu'alla, a historic cemetery in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. She was the first person to accept Islam and supported the Prophet through the earliest and most difficult years of his mission. Her resting place is greatly revered by Muslims, though it is not marked with a distinct grave due to current Saudi policies on grave markings.

Masjid al-Jinn (Mosque of the Jinn)

• Masjid al-Jinn is a historic mosque located in Mecca, near Jannat al-Mu'alla. It marks the place where a group of jinn listened to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) reciting the Qur’an and accepted Islam. This event is mentioned in Surah al-Jinn in the Qur'an. The mosque is significant as it symbolizes the spread of Islam beyond humans to other creations of Allah.

Masjid al-Fath (Mosque of Victory)

• Masjid al-Fath is one of the famous mosques located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is built on the site where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have prayed during the Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq). The mosque’s name, meaning "Mosque of Victory", commemorates the eventual victory of the Muslims during this critical battle. It is part of a group of historic mosques collectively known as the Sab‘ah Masajid (Seven Mosques).

Masjid al-Shajarah (Mosque of the Tree)

• Masjid al-Shajarah, also known as the Miqat Mosque or Dhul-Hulayfah Mosque, is located just outside Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is the Miqat (designated station) for pilgrims from Medina to enter into Ihram before performing Hajj or Umrah. The mosque is named after a tree that once stood near the site. It is one of the most visited mosques by pilgrims preparing for their sacred journey

Battle of the Trench (Ghazwat al-Khandaq)

• The Battle of the Trench took place in Medina during the 5th year of Hijrah. The battle site is located near the western side of Medina, close to where Masjid al-Fath and the other Sab‘ah Masjid (Seven Mosques) stand today.
• To defend the city from a massive alliance of enemies, Salman al-Farsi (RA) advised the Muslims to dig a trench around Medina — a strategy new to the region. The trench prevented the enemy from invading, and after weeks of siege, the coalition forces withdrew.
• This battle is a powerful symbol of unity, strategy, and faith under pressure.

Masjid Quba (Masjid al-Khuba)

• Masjid Quba is the first mosque ever built in Islam, located on the outskirts of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It was founded by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his Hijrah (migration) from Mecca. The Prophet personally helped in its construction, and it holds great spiritual value.
• Praying just two rak'ahs in Masjid Quba is equal to the reward of an Umrah

Masjid al-Qiblatain (Mosque of the Two Qibla's)

• Masjid al-Qiblatain, located in Medina, is a historically significant mosque where the Qiblah (direction of prayer) was changed from Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) to the Kaaba in Mecca.
• This event occurred during a prayer led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), making this mosque unique — as two Qibla's were faced in a single prayer. Today, the mosque stands as a reminder of this turning point in Islamic history and is visited by many pilgrims and visitors to Medina.

Jannat al-Baqi (The Garden of Paradise)

• Jannat al-Baqi is a sacred cemetery located next to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is the resting place of many of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) family members, close companions, and early Muslims.

Bay‘ah of Abu Bakr (RA) – Saqifah Banu Sa‘idah

• After the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the pledge of allegiance (bay‘ah) to Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA) as the first Caliph of Islam took place at a location called Saqifah Banu Sa‘idah in Medina.
• This was a covered courtyard where leaders of the Ansar had gathered. The Muhajirun (migrants from Mecca), including Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) and others, joined the discussion, and consensus was reached to appoint Abu Bakr (RA) as the rightful leader of the Muslim community. This marked the beginning of the Rightly Guided Caliphate (Rashidun Khilafah).

Dates Market (Souq al-Tamr) – Madinah

• The Dates Market in Madinah, known as Souq al-Tamr, is one of the most famous traditional markets located near the Quba Mosque area. It offers a wide variety of fresh and dry dates, including popular types

Usman ibn Affan’s (RA) Garden and Well

• During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Medina faced a severe water shortage. A well named Bir Rumah (Well of Rumah), owned by a local Jew, was the only source of fresh water but was sold at a high price. When the Prophet encouraged someone to purchase the well for the community, Uthman ibn Affan (RA) bought it and made it freely accessible to all Muslims. This generous act is considered one of the earliest examples of a waqf (Islamic charitable endowment)

Masjid al-Ghamama (Mosque of the Clouds)

• Masjid al-Ghamama is a historic mosque located just a few hundred meters southwest of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The name “Ghamama” means “cloud” — it is believed that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once performed the Eid prayer at this site, and during the prayer, a cloud provided shade for him.
• This mosque is also associated with Salat al-Istisqa (prayer for rain), which the Prophet (PBUH) performed here. Though not used for daily prayers today, it is preserved as a site of great historical and spiritual importance.

House of Abu Bakr (RA) – Medina

• The house of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA) in Medina was located near the Masjid an-Nabawi. After the Hijrah (migration) from Mecca, Abu Bakr (RA) settled in Medina, and his house became an important location for the early Muslim community. The house was also one of the places where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) visited frequently.
• It was in the area around Abu Bakr’s house that the Sahabah (companions) used to gather, and where Abu Bakr (RA) and the Prophet (PBUH) held discussions about the early challenges of the Muslim community. After the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr (RA) became the first Caliph, and his home was a place of pivotal decision-making.

House of Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) – Medina

• Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), had his house in Medina near Masjid an-Nabawi. After the Hijrah (migration), Ali (RA) moved to Medina, and his home became a key location for the early Muslim community.
• His house was very close to the Prophet’s (PBUH) mosque, and it was in this area that many significant events occurred, including the early period of Islamic governance. After the passing of the Prophet (PBUH), Ali (RA) would go on to become the fourth Caliph of Islam, and his house remained a central place for the companions.