Post by faizaneraza on Nov 22, 2008 18:51:31 GMT
Which places,sites in and around holy Makkah are visitable?
The following are the visitable places,sites although these sacred places are no more in their pristine form yet the believers should visit them to earn blessings and graces gratis and make Du'aa for themselves and for their dear and near ones.
1.JANNATUL MAALAA:
It is the famous graveyard of holy Makkah which is situated at a distance of about one mile from Masjidul Haraam (the holy Ka'bah) on way to Minaa. The hallowed graveyard is superior to all graveyards under the Sun except for "Jannatul Baqee" (the sacred graveyard of holy Madinah). Some companions and many saints and savants are taking rest (buried) here. Now this graveyard is divided by a road passing through it. The one half located towards the holy Makkah is new (newly expanded) portion of it and the other which is situated towards Minaa is old one. The sacred grave of Hadart Beebee Khudaijah (may Allah be pleased with her) is in the old portion.
2. MAKAAN-E-KHADIJATUL KUBRAA:
The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) stayed in this house untill his migration to the holy Madinah. His dear daughter Hadrat Faatemah (may Allah be pleased with her) was born here.
3. MAULUD SHAREEF:
The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) was born in this sacred house which is situated in "Shaabe 'Alee". Now there is a library at this place.
4. MAKAAN-E-SIDDIQUE AKBAR:
The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) visited this house a number of times. He proceeded to "Ghaar-e-Saur" (the Saur cave) for migration from this house. Now a mosque namely "Masjid-e-Abu Bakr" has been constructed at this site.
5. DAAR-E-ARQAM:
It was the preaching spot of the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). Hadrat 'Umar Farooque (may Allah be pleased with him) had embraced Islaam here. This place is located in front of the first of the doors of Haram constructed to the side of Safaa. The word "Daar-e-Arqam" is inscribed on the arch of this door.
6. GHAAR-E-SAUR:
This cave is located in the mountain of Saur nearly three miles away from the holy Makkah at the height of about 1 to 1-1/2 miles. Now there are steps to climb the mountain. The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) had stayed in this cave for three days and nights when he set off on migration from holy Makkah to the sacred Madinah.
7. GHAAR-E-HIRAA:
This cave is situated on "Jabal-e-Noor" (the hill of light) not at a great height. It is 15 ft. in length and 10 ft. in width. It is the very cave where the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) had received first "Vahee" (revelation). Located near it is a pond made by Turks. This cave faces the Qiblah.
8. GHAAR-E-MURSALAAT:
This cave is situated near Masjid-e-Kheef. The pilgrims will find it on their right side on way to 'Arafaat. Surah Mursalaat was revealed to the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) here. This cave is reported to have the imprints of the head of the Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam). In addition to the afore-mentioned holy places, sites there are some other places in and around the sacred Makkah which the pilgrims should also visit: Masjid-e-Hamzah, Masjid-e-Jinn, Masjid-e-Shajrah, Masjid-e-Khaalid, Masjid-e-Sauqul Laiel, Masjid-e-Ijaabat, Masjid-e-Jabal-e-Abu Qubees, Masjid-e-Aieshah, Masjid-e-Kauser, Masjid-e-Bilaal, Masjid-e-'Aqabah, Masjid-e-Ji'irraana, Masjid-e-Nahar, Masjidul Kabsh or Manhar-e-Ibraaheem, Masjid Shaqqul Qamar etc.
