The Complete Ziyarat Guide

1.1 Ka’bah - The First House of Worship

• The Ka’bah is the first place of worship
• “Bakkah” is the ancient name of Makkah
• Makkah is a place of peace and safety
• The guidance is not only for Arabs, but for all of humanity

1.2 The Greatness of the City

1.3 The Prayer of Ibrahim (AS) for Makkah

1.4 The Reward of Prayer in Masjid-ul-Haram

1.5 The Love of the Prophet ﷺ for Makkah

2.1 What is Umrah?

Umrah is an act of worship performed at Masjid-ul-Haram (Makkah). Umrah is also referred to as the “minor Hajj” in terms of its purpose.

2.2 What are the Benefits of Umrah?

2.4 The Pillars of Umrah

1. 1

   Ihram

   Intention and garment at the Miqat

2. 2

   Tawaf

   7 circuits around the Ka’bah

3. 3

   Sa’i

   7 trips between Safa-Marwah

4. 4

   Halaq / Qasr

   Shaving or cutting of hair

2.5 The Correct Method of Umrah

Ihram

• Bathing at the Miqat (Sunnah)
• Men: 2 white unstitched sheets
• Women: modest clothing, face uncovered
• Intention from the heart

Talbiyah

Tawaf

• 7 circuits around the Ka’bah (starting from the Black Stone)
• Men: first 3 circuits at a brisk pace (Ramal)
• Kiss the Black Stone (if possible) or gesture toward it
• From Rukn-e-Yamani to the Black Stone: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan…
• 2 Rak‘at prayer (near Maqam-e-Ibrahim)

Sa’i (Safa-Marwah)

• Start at Safa, end at Marwah - 7 trips
• Between the green lights: Men walk briskly, Women at normal pace

2.7 Important Supplications of Umrah

3.1 What is Hajj?

• Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam
• It is obligatory only for those who are physically and financially capable
• It is obligatory only once in a lifetime

3.4 The Pillars of Hajj

1. 1

   Ihram

   Intention and garment

2. 2

   Wuquf-e-Arafah

   9 Dhul Hijjah - Obligatory pillar

3. 3

   Tawaf-e-Ifadah

   Obligatory Tawaf

4. 4

   Sa’i

   Safa-Marwah

3.5 The Correct Method of Hajj (Step by Step)

4.1 Masjid Nimra - Introduction

Masjid Nimra is located near Makkah Mukarramah in the plain of Arafat. This is the place where the Prophet ﷺ delivered a historic sermon during the Farewell Hajj, which clearly outlined the fundamental teachings of Islam.

4.2 Jabal-e-Rehmat - Introduction

Jabal-e-Rehmat is a small hill located in the middle of Arafat, also known as the “Mount of Mercy.” This is the place where Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawwa (AS) first met after their descent to earth.

4.3 Muzdalifah - Introduction

Muzdalifah is the name of a valley located between Arafat and Mina. In the Quran, it is referred to as “Mash‘ar al-Haram.”

• After Arafat, combine Maghrib and Isha prayers in Muzdalifah
• The night of 9-10 Dhul Hijjah (Night of Muzdalifah) - spend the night in worship
• Remaining until Fajr is obligatory
• Collect 70 pebbles for the stoning ritual

4.4 Wadi-e-Muhassir - Introduction

Wadi-e-Muhassir is a valley located between Muzdalifah and Mina - it is a reminder of the event of the People of the Elephant, where Allah sent punishment through flocks of birds (Ababeel). This is a place of great lesson and reflection.

4.5 Mina - Introduction

Mina is the sacred valley of Makkah where many important acts of Hajj are performed: the Stoning of the Jamarat, Sacrifice, Shaving/Cutting of hair, and the Days of Tashreeq.

4.6 Masjid al-Khaif (Mina)

Masjid al-Khaif is one of the oldest and most sacred mosques in Mina. It is also called “Masjid of the Prophets” because 70 or 100 Prophets prayed here.

4.8 Jamarat - Introduction

The Jamarat are three locations in Mina where pilgrims throw stones at the pillars representing Satan - a commemoration of the practice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

4.9 Masjid al-Bay‘ah (Aqabah) - Introduction

Masjid al-Bay‘ah is located near Mina, close to Jamrat al-Aqabah. This is the place where the Ansar of Madinah pledged two great oaths of allegiance to the Prophet ﷺ (in the 12th and 13th years of Prophethood).

5.1 Jannat-ul-Mu‘alla

Jannat-ul-Mu‘alla is the oldest and most sacred cemetery of Makkah Mukarramah. Buried here are: Hazrat Khadijah (RA), Abu Talib, Abdullah bin Zubair (RA), Umm-e-Hani (RA), and the great elders of the Quraysh.

5.2 Masjid al-Jinn

Here a group of Jinn listened to the recitation of the Prophet ﷺ and embraced Islam, pledging to protect him - this mosque was built in memory of that event.

5.3 Masjid Shajar

Here a tree recognized the Prophet ﷺ, bowed in greeting, and bore witness to his Prophethood - this mosque was built at the site of that miraculous event.

5.4 Masjid al-Fath (Masjid al-Rayah)

Located on Jabal al-Fath - the flag of Islam was raised here during the Conquest of Makkah.

5.5 Masjid al-Hijaba

This mosque takes its name from “Hijabah” - the responsibility of opening, closing, and guarding the Ka’bah. On the day of the Conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ said: “From today, the custodianship (key-keeping) of the Ka’bah will remain with you; it shall remain in your hands until the Day of Judgment.”

5.6 Birthplace of the Prophet ﷺ - Masjid al-Mawlid

The Prophet ﷺ was born in the house of Banu Hashim in Makkah Mukarramah. Birth: 12 Rabi‘ al-Awwal, Year of the Elephant - approximately 570 CE.

5.7 Qasr-e-Saqf (قَصْرُ السَّقِيفِ)

An ancient historical site in Makkah Mukarramah - associated with the old houses of Banu Hashim. “Saqf” means roof or shelter.

5.8 Maqbarat al-‘Adl

A historic cemetery of Makkah where Islamic punishments were carried out. The area’s name is derived from “Al-‘Adl” (Justice).

5.9 Martyrs’ Cemetery

Located near the Al-Ji‘ranah road in Makkah - martyrs from various battles are buried here.

5.10 Wa’d ul-Banat - Burying Daughters Alive

During the Age of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah), some Arab tribes would bury their daughters alive. After the coming of the Prophet ﷺ, this practice was declared forbidden (haraam), and daughters were called a blessing.

5.11 Masjid Tan‘eem (Masjid Aishah RA)

The nearest Miqat to Makkah - Ihram for Umrah is donned here by those already residing within Makkah.

5.12 Masjid al-Ji‘ranah

An important Miqat of Makkah - the most well-known Miqat after Masjid Tan‘eem.

5.13 Masjid Sulh-e-Hudaibiyah

The site of the Treaty of Hudaibiyah between the Prophet ﷺ and the Quraysh in 6 AH - this is also where the Bay‘at-ur-Ridwan (Pledge of Satisfaction) took place.

5.14 Jabal-e-Noor + Cave of Hira

Here the first revelation descended - Surah Al-‘Alaq (96:1-5). Islam began at this very place.

5.15 Jabal-e-Thawr + Cave of Thawr

During the Migration (Hijra), the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) spent three nights here. Under Allah’s special protection - the miraculous events of the spider’s web and the dove’s eggs.

5.16 Jabal-e-Khandama

A historic mountain of Makkah - during the Conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ chose a path near it to enter the city.

5.17 Kiswah Museum

A magnificent museum dedicated to the Kiswah (the black silk covering of the Ka’bah). Each year on 9 Dhul Hijjah, the old Kiswah is removed and a new one is draped - adorned with Quranic verses embroidered in gold and silver threads.

5.18 Zubaida’s Aqueduct

Sayyida Zubaida bint Ja‘far (wife of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid) personally funded the construction of a magnificent water channel from the mountains of Taif to Makkah - for the service of Hajj pilgrims. The largest public welfare project of her era.

6.1 Introduction to Taif

Taif is a famous and historic city of Saudi Arabia - located east of Makkah in the Sarawat Mountains. In the tenth year of Prophethood, the Prophet ﷺ traveled to Taif. The people of Taif pelted him with stones - yet the Prophet ﷺ did not curse them, but instead prayed for mercy upon them.

6.2 Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas RA - Introduction

The cousin of the Prophet ﷺ - famously known in Islam as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” (Interpreter of the Quran). He passed away in Taif in 68 AH and was buried there - a tomb and mosque were later built at the site.

6.3 Wadi-e-Mathna

This is the valley where the Prophet ﷺ rested after the severe trial of Taif and offered this famous supplication to Allah:

6.4 Masjid-e-Addas

Where Addas RA (a servant) offered grapes to the Prophet ﷺ and, upon hearing “Bismillah,” embraced Islam - a delicate yet deeply impactful moment in the history of Islamic da‘wah.

6.5 Masjid-e-Ali RA (Taif)

Located near the Old City of Taif - attributed to Hazrat Ali bin Abi Talib RA.

6.6 Masjid-e-Rasool ﷺ

Located near the Old City - a site associated with the Prophet’s ﷺ journey to Taif.

6.7 Masjid Wadi-e-Rahmah

Located in the famous Wadi-e-Rahmah of Taif - the place where Allah’s mercy brought solace to the Prophet ﷺ.

6.8 Masjid Qarn al-Manazil (Miqat of Najd)

Located near Taif - the designated Miqat for the people of Najd (the boundary for donning Ihram for Hajj or Umrah).

6.9 Al-Shafa

Al-Shafa is the highest and most famous highland area of Taif - part of the Sarawat Mountains. Renowned for its pleasant climate and natural beauty.

6.10 Souq Okaz

The ancient and famous marketplace of the Arab world - a center for trade, literature, poetry, and legal arbitration.

6.11 Bab Al-Raye (باب الريع)

The famous city gate of ancient Taif - once part of the Taif City Wall.

6.12 Taif Rose Gardens (ورد الطائف)

Ward Taif (Taif Rose) - a world-famous variety of rose. Cultivated around Shafa and Hada - grown for centuries for its use in perfume and fragrance.

7.1 Madinah Munawwarah

The second holiest city of Islam - here the Prophet ﷺ laid the foundation of Islamic society. Its old name was Yathrib; after the Migration it was called “Madinah an-Nabi ﷺ” (City of the Prophet).

7.2 Riyaz-ul-Jannah

7.3 Jannat-ul-Baqi

The sacred cemetery right next to Masjid an-Nabawi - buried here are:

7.4 Masjid al-Ghamāmah

Located near Masjid an-Nabawi - the Prophet ﷺ offered Eid prayers and Istisqa (prayer for rain) here. Due to the gathering of clouds for rain, it was named “Ghamāmah” (meaning: cloud).

7.5 Masjid Abu Bakr RA

Located near Masjid al-Ghamāmah - after the Prophet ﷺ, Hazrat Abu Bakr RA led the Eid prayers here.

7.6 Masjid Bilal RA

Associated with Hazrat Bilal bin Rabah RA, the first Mu’azzin (caller to prayer) of Islam - after the passing of the Prophet ﷺ, the act of giving the Adhan became deeply painful for him.

7.7 Masjid Ali RA (Madinah)

Associated with Hazrat Ali bin Abi Talib RA - the cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, his son-in-law, and the Fourth Rightly-Guided Caliph.

7.8 Masjid-e-Jum‘ah

After the Migration, the Prophet ﷺ offered the first Friday (Jum‘ah) prayer here - on his way from Quba to Madinah.

7.9 Masjid-e-Quba

The first mosque of Islam - after the Migration, the Prophet ﷺ laid the foundation of this mosque first.

7.10 Ring Well (Bir al-Khatam)

Associated with the silver ring of the Prophet ﷺ (on which “Muhammad Rasool Allah” was inscribed). According to narrations, it fell into this well during the era of Hazrat Usman RA.

7.11 Bir-e-Ruma

Hazrat Usman bin Affan RA purchased this well and dedicated it as a charitable endowment (waqf) for the sake of Allah - the greatest act of ongoing charity (Sadaqa Jariyah) in Islamic history.

7.12 Bir-e-Ghars

The Prophet’s ﷺ favourite water source - he left a bequest that after his passing, his ritual bath (ghusl) should be performed using water from Bir-e-Ghars.

7.13 Bustan al-Mustaqbal

A modern public park of Madinah - family-friendly environment with children’s play areas and walking tracks. Not a religious site, but rather the city’s modern recreational park.

7.14 Masjid-e-Qiblatain

The place where the Qibla (direction of prayer) was changed during the prayer itself - from Bait-ul-Maqdis to the Ka’bah. “Qiblatain” means: two Qiblas.

7.15 Jabal-e-Khandaq + The Seven Mosques

The Battle of the Trench (Ahzab) - in 5 AH, an enemy force of over 10,000 faced 3,000 Muslims - on the advice of Salman al-Farsi RA, a trench was dug. Allah aided the Muslims through a windstorm and angels.

7.17 Jabal-e-Uhud / Battle of Uhud

3 AH - 3,000 troops under Abu Sufyan vs 700 Muslims. When the archers abandoned their positions, the enemy attacked from behind - the tide of the battle turned. The Prophet ﷺ was wounded but offered no curse, only prayed: “O Allah! Guide my people.”

7.20 Cemetery of the Martyrs of Uhud

70 Companions RA were martyred in the Battle of Uhud - they are buried here.

7.18 Cave of Uhud + 7.19 Masjid al-Fasih

After the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet ﷺ rested in the small cave (Ghar-e-Uhud) on Jabal-e-Uhud - while the Companions RA stood guard. Masjid al-Fasih is below this cave - built later - marking the spot where the Prophet ﷺ offered prayer.

7.21 House of Hazrat Fatima RA

On the eastern side of Masjid-e-Nabawi ﷺ - now incorporated into the expansion of Masjid-e-Nabawi. A very small and simple home - here Imam Hasan RA and Imam Husayn RA were raised.

8.1 The Battle of Badr

17 Ramadan, 2 AH - Islam’s first and decisive battle. Approximately 130 km south-west of Madinah. Muslims: 313 (2 horses, 70 camels) vs Quraysh: 1,000.

8.2 Masjid al-Areesh

Located near the battlefield of Badr - where the Prophet ﷺ prayed with such intensity on the day of Badr that his cloak slipped from his shoulders - Hazrat Abu Bakr RA comforted him: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Allah will fulfil His promise.”

8.3 Descent of Angels (Divine Aid)

8.4 Cemetery of the Martyrs of Badr

Located near the battlefield of Badr - 14 Companions RA are buried here.

Wives of the Prophet ﷺ (Mothers of the Believers) - 11 Wives

1. 1

   Hazrat Khadijah bint Khuwaylid RA

   Marriage: Prophet ﷺ age 25 | Khadijah RA age 40 | First and longest marriage (25 years) | The first person to embrace Islam

2. 2

   Hazrat Saudah bint Zam‘ah RA

   Marriage: Prophet ﷺ age 50 | She was a widow with no support

3. 3

   Hazrat Aisha bint Abi Bakr RA

   Betrothal: age 6 | Marriage consummated: age 9 | Prophet ﷺ age: approximately 53

4. 4

   Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar RA

   Marriage: Prophet ﷺ age 54 | Widow of a martyr

5. 5

   Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzaymah RA

   Marriage: age 55 | Title: Umm-ul-Masakeen (Mother of the Poor) | Passed away: 8 months later

6. 6

   Hazrat Umm Salama RA

   Marriage: age 56 | Widow with children

7. 7

   Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh RA

   Marriage: age 57 | Special note: commanded by Allah in the Quran (Surah Ahzab)

8. 8

   Hazrat Juwayriya bint Harith RA

   Marriage: age 58 | Impact: Her entire tribe was freed

9. 9

   Hazrat Umm Habiba RA

   Marriage: age 59 | Marriage ceremony took place in Abyssinia

10. 10

    Hazrat Safiyya bint Huyayy RA

    Marriage: age 59 | Lineage: From a Jewish family

11. 11

    Hazrat Maymunah bint Harith RA

    Marriage: age 60 | The last marriage

Children of the Prophet ﷺ - Total 7

Children of the Wives (Details)

This guide was not written for any claim of show, but was prepared solely and entirely for the correct guidance of the Muslim Ummah.

All the visits, events, and sacred sites mentioned herein have been presented in light of the Quran, authentic Hadith, and reliable narrations.

Our effort has been that this journey be not merely a tour of places, but a journey of faith, reflection, and conviction - where at every step, the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ, the sacrifices of the Companions RA, and the spirit of Islam are felt.