Makkah (Makkah): A famous city in Arabia where Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) constructed the House of God (Ka‘bah). Approximately 450 km from Masjid an-Nabawi (Madinah).
Medina (Madinah): Originally named Yathrib, it was renamed Medina after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) migrated there—approximately 450 km from Makkah.
Badr: The location where the first battle between the early Muslims and their opponents took place. Approximately 330 km from Makkah and approximately 150 km from Madinah.
Al-Shumaisi: The site where the Prophet Muhammad took the Pledge of Ridwan from his Companions and where the peace treaty with the Quraysh, known as the Treaty of Hudaibiyah, was signed. It is situated approximately 24 kilometers from Masjid Al-Haram.
Yalamlam: This Miqat is for pilgrims coming from the south regions such as India, Pakistan, and Yemen.
Al-Juhfah: It is located 17 kilometers southeast of Rabigh, near the Red Sea coast. It serves as the Miqat for pilgrims coming from Egypt, Syria, Europe, and other western regions. It is primarily used by pilgrims traveling from the north and west.
Dhat Irq: This Miqat is for pilgrims coming from Iraq.
Qarn al-Manazil: A mountain and the Miqat for the people of Najd.
Dhul-Hulaifah: Now known as Abyar Ali, it is the Miqat for those coming from Medina.
Hira: A cave near Makkah where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation, approximately 5 km from Makkah.
Uhud: A mountain near Medina where the famous Battle of Uhud took place. Approximately 5 km from Masjid an-Nabawi and 450 km from Makkah.
Safa: A small hill near the Ka‘bah where pilgrims begin the ritual of Sa’i, located within Masjid al-Haram.
Marwah: A hill where the Sa’i ritual ends, located within Masjid al-Haram.
Jabal al-Nur: A mountain near Makkah, on top of which is the Cave of Hira, approximately 5 km from Makkah.
Jabal Thawr: A mountain where the Prophet Muhammad stayed for three nights during his migration from Makkah to Medina, approximately 8 km from Makkah.
Jabal al-Rahmah: A hill in the plain of Arafat where the Prophet Muhammad delivered the Farewell Sermon during his final pilgrimage, approximately 22 kilometers from Makkah.
Jabal al-Takbir: A mountain located in Mina.
Jabal Qazah: A mountain situated in Muzdalifah.
Jannat al-Mu’alla: The cemetery in Makkah where Khadijah (RA) and other notable figures are buried.
Jannat al-Baqi: The main cemetery in Medina. Adjacent to Masjid an-Nabawi.
Masjid Quba: A mosque near Medina recognized as the first mosque built in Islam, approximately 6 km from Masjid an-Nabawi.
Masjid al-Qiblatain: A mosque near Wadi Al-Aqiq was revealed, where the command to change the direction of prayer (Qibla) was given. Distance to Masjid an-Nabawi is approximately 4 km.
Masjid al-Khaif: A mosque in Mina where pilgrims stay on the 8th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Distance to Makkah is approximately 5 km.
Masjid Namirah: A mosque on the edge of Arafat where the combined Dhuhr and Asr prayers are performed on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Distance to Makkah is approximately 22 km.
Masajid al-Khamsah: The five mosques in Medina believed to be near the location where the trench was dug during the Battle of the Trench.
Muzdalifah: A plain located between Mina and Arafat, where pilgrims gather after sunset on the Day of Arafah to pray and collect pebbles for the stoning ritual. Distance to Makkah: Approximately 10 km.
Mash’ar al-Haram: Meaning “the sacred monument” or “the sacred site,” it is located in Muzdalifah, between Mina and Arafat. Pilgrims perform Wuquf (standing) here, engaging in devotion and reflection as part of the Hajj rituals.
Valley of Muhassir: A historical valley located between Muzdalifah and Mina on the Hajj route near Makkah, where God destroyed the Army of the Elephant led by Abraha.
Bir Uthman: The Well of Uthman is an ancient well near Madinah, attributed to Uthman ibn Affan (RA). He purchased it to provide free water to the Muslim community.
Mina: A valley located about 7 kilometers northeast of Makkah, where the ritual of Ramy al-Jamarat (stoning of the pillars) and sacrifice is performed.
Arafat: A vast plain located about 20 kilometers southeast of Makkah where pilgrims stand on the 9th of Dhu al-Hijjah. Standing at Arafat is a mandatory part of Hajj rituals.
