Ghar Hira

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09/02/2021
Landmarks and Monuments

Ghar Hira, located at the summit of Jabal al-Nour in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is the cave that bore witness to the inception of the Islamic call through the revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH.) It was within this cave that the first verse of the Holy Quran was revealed: "Read in the name of your Lord who created." It is one of the most significant historical sites for Muslims.

Ghar Hira features

The mountain where Ghar Hira is situated is renowned as the site where Prophet Muhammad used to worship before his prophethood. The mountain has a unique shape and appearance resembling the hump of a camel.

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Sources

Saudi Press Agency.

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Name
Ghar Hira.
Location
Jabal al-Nour in Makkah.
Features
The revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at that place.
It is the place where the first verse of the Holy Quran was revealed and the Islamic call was launched.
It is one of the most prominent historical sites for Muslims.
Cave shape
It consists of a gap at the summit of Jabal al-Nour.
Ghar dimensions
Four meters in length and one meter in width.
Capacity
Only four or five people.

Table of contents

Info Box

Name
Ghar Hira.
Location
Jabal al-Nour in Makkah.
Features
The revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at that place.
It is the place where the first verse of the Holy Quran was revealed and the Islamic call was launched.
It is one of the most prominent historical sites for Muslims.
Cave shape
It consists of a gap at the summit of Jabal al-Nour.
Ghar dimensions
Four meters in length and one meter in width.
Capacity
Only four or five people.