Jabal Thawr | |
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![]() Jabal Thawr nearMecca | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
Coordinates | 21°22′39″N39°51′03″E / 21.37750°N 39.85083°E /21.37750; 39.85083 |
Naming | |
Native name | جَبَل ثَوْر (Arabic) |
Geography | |
Location | TheHejaz,Saudi Arabia |
Parent range | Hijaz Mountains |
Jabal Thawr (Arabic:جَبَل ثَوْر) is a mountain inSaudi Arabia, located in the lower part ofMecca to the south of the district ofMisfalah.[1] The height of the mountain is 750 m (2,460 ft).[citation needed]
The mountain is notable for housing acave known asGhār Thawr (Arabic:غَار ثَوْر), in which the Islamic prophetMuhammad took refuge from theQuraysh, during themigration to Medina. For most Muslims, the cave is of religious significance, and is thus visited by many pilgrims and tourists. Mount Thawr is located 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) away from Mecca. In Islam, it is believed that Muhammad stayed here as a refugee with his companionAbu Bakr.
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