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Cave of Bani Haram

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👍👍 It is just walking distance from Ghazwa e khandaq place (Battle of trench). It is less known Islamic visiting place (Ziyarah) than many others. It is also known as the Cave of Prostration. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to have prostrated here in the cave upon receiving a message from Allah... People often mention cave, Prophet, Allah, area,


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6753 عبدالله بن نافع الصائغ, Al Fath، 3613, Madinah 42312, Saudi Arabia

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4.70 (451 reviews)

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  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
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  • 5/5 Muhammad S. 1 year ago on Google
    It is just walking distance from Ghazwa e khandaq place (Battle of trench). It is less known Islamic visiting place (Ziyarah) than many others. It is also known as the Cave of Prostration. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to have prostrated here in the cave upon receiving a message from Allah through the Angel Jibraeel. He was also reported to have spent some nights in this cave during the Battle of Khandaq(Trench). Climbing is forbidden by Govt authorities and surrounding area covered by metal mash from all sides. Local person confirmed that sometimes militants also come here. There is also a warning board placed, written in English, Arabic and Urdu : "No military zone" (Entrance to militant area not allowed). Cave is not far away from the ground, just 5 minutes easy climbing up distance as told one of my friends. It is not an ordinary cave but space under a big stone on the mountain which can be see from the ground. Anyways it was good experience to visit this Holy place. Recommended👍👍 (Note:some photos and part of description copied from Internet for reference)
    42 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wahyu P. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place to view sunset in Madinah , its look like prohibited area for public.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zakir U. 6 months ago on Google
    It is just walking distance from Ghazwa e khandaq place (Battle of trench). It is less known Islamic visiting place (Ziyarah) than many others. It is also known as the Cave of Prostration. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to have prostrated here in the cave upon receiving a message from Allah through the Angel Jibraeel. He was also reported to have spent some nights in this cave during the Battle of Khandaq(Trench). Climbing is forbidden by Govt authorities and surrounding area covered by metal mash from all sides. Local person confirmed that sometimes militants also come here. There is also a warning board placed, written in English, Arabic and Urdu : "No military zone" (Entrance to militant area not allowed). Cave is not far away from the ground, just 5 minutes easy climbing up distance as told one of my friends. It is not an ordinary cave but space under a big stone on the mountain which can be see from the ground. Anyways it was good experience to visit this Holy place. Recommended👍👍 (Note:some photos and part of description copied from Internet for reference)
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Syed M. 5 years ago on Google
    Historical place that everyone should visit when visiting Madinah. Despite its fully fenced there are loop area to climb the hill.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valarpirai C. 3 years ago on Google
    It is narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) sat in this cave and spent the nights there during the Battle of the Trenches (al-Khandaq) in 5 AH. The remnants of this cave is situated on a mountain called Thawab and Sal‘ in Madinah. It is mentioned in a Hadith narrated by al-Tabarani and al-Haythami on the authority of Abu Qatadah that Mu’adh bin Jabal went out looking for the Prophet (pbuh) and that he was told that he was on Mount Thawab. There he found the Prophet (pbuh) in sajdah for such a long time that he thought that the Prophet had passed away. He then rose and said, “Jibril came to me in this place and said, ‘Allah sends you greetings and asks what you would like Him to do to your nation.’ I said that Allah knows. He then went and returned and said, ‘Allah says I will not harm you in your nation.’ I fell in sajdah and the best way to be closer to Allah is by sajdah.” (Tarikh al-Madinah al-Munawwarah by Ibn Shibbah
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad Sabih K. 2 years ago on Google
    What a place where our beloved Prophet pbuh stayed few nights during ghazwa ihzab
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amer K. 5 years ago on Google
    Not too difficult for climbers neither far from street! I found a prayer rug for how wants to pray at the cave!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wajahat M. 9 months ago on Google
    Masjid is under construction but still there
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tousif 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting historical place. Quiet and calm if you go at morning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdur R. 5 months ago on Google
    Muadh bin Jabal (رضي الله عنه) was once in search of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ), persistently inquiring about his whereabouts until he ultimately discovered him in prostration within this cave. The Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) remained in prostration for an extended period, then conveyed, “Jibraeel came to me and conveyed Allah's salam, asking, 'How would you like me to deal with your community?' I replied, 'Allah knows best!' Jibraeel departed and later returned, relaying, 'He assures you that He will not cause you distress due to your community.' Upon hearing this, I prostrated, as the ultimate act a servant can perform to draw closer to God is prostration."
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waseem A. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited on date 16th November 2022.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Shahbaz A. 1 year ago on Google
    No need to visit. Just like simple mountains.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 hashim k. 2 years ago on Google
    Nothing Mexican about the chicken . Normal roast and burger. Not bad at all. Also ac was not working and seating capacity is 8 in total. The staff was friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 khann d. 1 year ago on Google
    This is cave of Rasulullah Saw in war of Khandaq

  • 5/5 Hash K. 5 months ago on Google
    The walk is simple, little bit steep and takes only few minutes to reach the top.

  • 4/5 Raj A. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a historical site related to Hazrat Muhammad pbuh.

  • 5/5 Bilal K. 7 months ago on Google
    I visited the cave of bani Haram 11th time when I feel sad I come here the place where holy Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H pray of bakhahish for umah in sajda


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