The Cave of Thawr is located on Mount Thawr. It is situated 4 kilometres from al-Masjid al-Haram. Its elevation is approximately 748 metres above sea level and approximately 458 metres above the foot of the mountain. This cave is situated on one side near the top of the mountain; its maximum height is 1.25 metres, and its maximum length and width are 3.5 × 3.5 metres. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, took refuge in this cave.
Hajj Guide
An Introduction to the Sacred Sites of Hajj
Chapter pages
Chapter 3 of 12
An Introduction to the Sacred Sites of Hajj
- 1Al-Masjid al-Haram
- 2The boundaries of the Haram
- 3The Holy Kaaba
- 4Hajar al-Aswad (the Black Stone)
- 5Rukn al-Yamani
- 6Multazam
- 7Maqam Ibrahim
- 8Mataf
- 9Safa and Marwah
- 10Mas‘a
- 11The birthplace of the Prophet ﷺ
- 12Mount Abu Qubais and Mount Ajyad
- 13Historical Sites of Makkah—Mount Hira
- 14Cave of Thawr
- 15Dar al-Nadwah
- 16Zubaydah Canal
Cave of Thawr
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