Birk al-Ghimad is a historical site in al-Birk Governorate in Aseer Province, southwestern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It gains its historical fame from being one of the Islamic sites mentioned in the story of the companions with the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), when al-Miqdad Bin al-Aswad said, "If you lead us to Birk al-Ghimad, we will follow you." It is also mentioned that when Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) intended to migrate from Makkah to Abyssinia, he passed by Birk al-Ghimad.
Birk al-Ghimad site
Birk al-Ghimad is now called al-Birk. It was a stop on the pilgrims' route along the western coast of Tihama Aseer, southwest of the Kingdom. It is approximately 130 km south of al-Qunfudhah and about 560 km from Makkah al-Mukarramah.
Antiquities of Birk al-Ghimad
Among the historical antiquities at the Birk al-Ghimad site are rare relics and approximately fourteen inscriptions drawn on stone pieces. ِAdditionally, in al-Birk, there is the Mosque of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), which he built when he intended to migrate to Abyssinia. The remnants of the mosque still remain.
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