Makkah Al-Mukarramah :: Jabal Thawr :: Ghar Thawr :: Nur Nur Nur!! [two]
Feb 2nd, 2010 by almiskeenah
The summit of Jabal Thawr, unlike the landscape of the ascent, is lunar in its formations. Weathered craters and crevices embellish the curvilinear surfaces. Sculptured boulders decorate the peak, with the most impressive one being the huge boulder Allah Ta’ala has designed and precariously placed, resting on a few pivotal points, over a series of rounded, cushion-like rocks to form the protective space that offered safety for the two blessed fugitives. SubhanAllah!
…and He shows you His signs so that you may understand.
(2:73)
…most surely there are signs in this for a people who reflect.
(13:3)
…most surely there are signs in this for a people who ponder;
(16:12)
…most surely there are signs in this for a people who believe.
(16:79)
…and surely the precious time spent cradled within this Mubarak cave the body seemed to melt into the security of the rocks, just as our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu anhu must have done, while the deeper recesses of the heart pondered, reflected, renewed the Yaqin in Allah Ta’ala and meditated on the notion of understanding all the signs Allah Ta’ala presented to His two chosen companions as they embarked on a journey from the place of their birth, the place of their tribe, the place where they were gifted with Islam, the place Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam loved:
“Of all Allah’s earth, you are the dearest place to me, and the dearest to Allah, and had not my people driven me out I would not have left you.”
scorpion, spider, dove, tree…apprehension transformed into trust, fear transformed into hope, anxiety turned into submission, companionship cemented between Prophet and friend, reliance on the One Subanahu wa Ta’ala affirmed…TAWAKKAL…trust…trust…
Whoever trusts in Allah, He suffices for him. (65:3)
ALLAHU AKBAR! ALLAHU AKBAR! ALLAHU AKBAR!
Grieve not, for verily Allah is with us. (9:40)
Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu anhu whispered to the Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam: “What, if they were to look through the crevice and detect us?” The Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam calmly said: “Hush Abu Bakr! What do you think of those two with whom the Third is Allah.” (Bukhari)
…and Allah sent His tranquility down to him, strengthened him with forces you did not see, and rendered the word of the disbelievers low. And the word of Allah is the highest. And Allah is Mighty, Wise. (9:40)
Many tafseers say these ‘forces’ were Angels, and SubhanAllah this was the presence felt as one huddled inside this comforting space offering Salat and Salawaat on he SallAllahu alaihi wasallam who has also huddled in this very same sanctuary.
Allah Ta’ala, His Angels Alaihummas Salam, His HabibuLlah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, his closest Sahabah with his son and daughter and his feed slave, RadhiAllahu anhu were all felt! SubhanAllah! A chamber of the pure essence of love!
Allah humma Salli ‘Ala
Sayyidina Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam
The white sea in the distance are the tents of Mina.
Outdoor ‘cafes’ adjoin the Cave, where water, juice, tea, biscuits and the usual selection of trinkets and tasbihs, can be purchased. An apology was offered, saying the juice was not cold!
The welcome breeze felt whilst sitting in this cantilevered space helped to invigorated the body for the exertion needed for the descent.
Unlike the grey pigeons, three turtle doves appeared on this boulder!
One of the minarets of Masjid Al-Haram is just visible through the haze…to the right of the lowest darker partly constructed tower. Kaba’ah would be visible on a clear day if the towers were not there.
Looking across to the rock forming the roof of the Cave through this man made structure, steps leading to the main entrance in the shaded area.
A closer view showing the small entrance, which has since been excavated, with steps added for ease of entering. Doves were everywhere, SubhanAllah! Whilst inside the Cave, apart from the pounding DhikruLlah beat of the heart, their cooing was all one could hear! The sensation was what one could imagine being in the womb may feel like…a comforting darkness, the absence of struggle or wondering about survival, an enveloping tranquility and the heady heavenly fragrance of all that embodies the Mercy to Mankind SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. The notion of leaving didn’t seem an option, but reality soon startled one back into action.
Leaving was delayed as long as possible. Alhumdulillah for the huge blessing of not only completing this climb, but for the cherished time to have been alone in this treasured sanctum and for the enduring flood of lessons to be pondered over and over from this glorious chapter in the life of our Noble Nabi SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and all who loved and adored him and who were involved in his protection, SubhanAllah!
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
Assalaam Alaykum Khala,
Thank you, beautiful….
Ilyas
Assalamu Alaikum,
Of course you know what I’m going to say…kitty!
Asssalamu Alaikum,
I just wanted to say how beautiful this post was and to let you know how much I appreaciate your photos and words,Mashallah.
The pics are just awsome,please do post some more!!!!!
Jazakallahu Khairan,
Wassalam,
Maryam
AA-
Yeah…what the last commenter, Maryam, said.
You’re setting the standard quite high with these recent series of posts. Now, the only way to satiate our cravings will have to be with pics from the Valley of Badr, locations of the two treaties of Aqaba, and the valley outside Mecca where the Muslims stayed during the Quraish boycott.
Bonus points for pics of the crying palm tree and the crack in the moon!
Oh dear three amazing posts….What a wonderful time u must have there mashAllah and to know that u did not forget us and brought these souvenirs of images, feelings and words down to our screens and hearts is something to rejoice and be grateful..jazakiAllah khairan katheera
wassalam
ps:anticipating your response to brother naeem’s request
ahhh.. your descriptions of what it feels like in there… Ya Allah allow us all a visit! jazakum Allah khayr katheer.
Ya Allah, sallee wa sallem wa barek ‘alal Habeeb al-A’dham, and his family, wives, and companions, and send down blessings and lights and angels and beautiful scents upon all the blessed places and traces related to him.
Alhamdulillah,i had a closer look at Jabal-e-Thur.When we were taken for Ziyarat (Haj 1429)the crowds & buses were too many for us to get off & have a closer look.Mashallah.such beautiful pictures! Please make dua that we accepted for Haraimain Sharefain.Looking forward to the next posts.Inshallah we meet when we visit Madinah Shareef.
Asalamu alaikum,
I pray that you are well and in the best of states inshallah. Iv been reading this blog for a very long time now but have never commented on it. Mashallah how Allah has blessed you to live in the blessed lands of Makkah and Medina. Alhamdulilah iv visited the sacred lands a few times and your pictures and description makes us all yearn to go back to the two holy sancturies. I was planning of going umrah soon for a month but then I thought of if there is any chance of staying longer. I was wondering if you can give any advice of being able to visit or even stay for a longer period in eithier of the two blessed places, eithier threw work or ways of extending a visa etc. I pray you can give me some form of advice so I can fulfill the hearts desire of living in Makkah and Medina. Maybe you can give me advise over email eithier way jazakallah khair in advance and may Allah shower His blessings upon you and your family.
Masalaama
Wa ‘alaikumus Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
plus my patience is being tested with a cantankerous server these days…spending many frustrating hours trying to get their attention and then some improvement with their service, Khair.
I have posted these before Dear Brother Naeem 
I may go through the archives and post the links….but as for the weeping trunk, the best I can do is showing the place where it was…which I have done, as well as the place where the moon was split, otherwise we must use the eyes of our hearts and ‘look’ inside for images of these miracles, Ya Rabb!
JazakumuLlahu khaira Dear Brother Ilyas, Insha’Allah you experience it first hand next visit.
There were a few of your feline friends there Dear UmmS…and so passive amongst the pigeons!
I am trying my best Dear Maryam to post more…the pressure seems to be ON…but I do have a life away from this computer
Dear Sister Saimah, eternal JazakiLlahu khairas for your constant support!
Ameen Ameen Ameen Dear NZ and thousands more till the End of Times of this:
‘Ya Allah, sallee wa sallem wa barek ‘alal Habeeb al-A’dham, and his family, wives, and companions, and send down blessings and lights and angels and beautiful scents upon all the blessed places and traces related to him.’
JazakumuLlahu khaira for taking the time to comment and add to the ranks of those who yearn to be here. Alhumdulillah for those in the Ummah who have this yearning and love for our glorious Deen. Insha’Allah I will look into your request asa and reply, as I think there has been a change in the length of the Umrah visa, but I need to confirm this.
Wassalamu alaikum
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SubhanAllah, walHamdulilah, wa La illaha ilAllahu, waAllahu Akbar, wa la Hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (Glory be to Allah, All Praise is for Allah, There is No God but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, There is no might or any power Except with Allah).. Jazakallahu khairan for sharing these beautiful images/wonderful commentaries, Ameen.
MaashALLAH.. i managed to climb up on two occasions with other pilgrims during:~ HAJJ AKBAR 1999 (Noor Mohamad Service & Travel) & UMRAH (HAHNEMANN TRAVEL) June 2000 * Singapore
Ameen Ameen Yaa Rabbal ‘Alaamiin * Wassalam
Salam again…
ALHAMDULILLAH ~ it was to the Hira Cave & surrounds, on top of the Mountains of Lights - Jabal Nur .. that was my destinations then, Ameen
Wa ‘alaikumus Salam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
Dear Sister Zahara,
Masha’Allah….you deserve super medals to have climbed to Ghar Hirra twice, especially during the Hajj crowd time when pilgrims form a non stop line winding their way up and down the craggy mountainside. Alhudulillah, may your next visit take you to Ghar Thawr, Insha’Allah.
Wassalamu alaikum