The Mountain of light

The Mountain of Light

The mountain of light is located to the north-east of the Holy Mosque in Mecca.  Its special historical significance lies in the fact that it was the place at where the light of revelation was revealed to Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  The mountain is not related to any rites in Islam.

Hira Cave

Hira cave is the cave in which the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, secluded himself for contemplation before the coming of his prophet-hood.  It also the place to which the angel Gabriel descended to deliver God’s message to Muhammad.

The Revealing of the Qur’an

A defining historical moment occurred on Mount Hira, when the first revelations of Qur’an were given to Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  The revelations started so that this Book could serve as legislation, a guide, and a source of knowledge for Muslims.

Read

Read was the first word of the Qur’an revealed to Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  This indicates that knowledge comes before words and actions.

4 kilometres: The distance of the mountain from the Holy Mosque

40 years: The age of the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, when revelation was sent down to him

5 square kilometres: The area of the mountain; that resembles a camel hump and is very rugged and steep.

642 meters: The elevation above sea level

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