Jabal al-Noor & Cave of Hira

The mountain of light where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the very first revelation of the Holy Quran through Angel Jibril (AS).

Content Standard: Authenticated and verified by Maulana Hafiz Usama (Madinah University Graduate) (September 2026).

Hanafi Primary Reference

Historical Background & Quranic / Seerah Context

Site where "Iqra bismi Rabbikalladhi khalaq" (Surah Al-Alaq) descended in the year 610 CE, marking the dawn of final prophethood.

✓Visit primarily for reflection and contemplation of the early sacrifices of the Prophet ﷺ
✓Visit the newly built Hira Cultural District at the mountain foot, which features world-class museums and accessible exhibits
✓If climbing, prioritize physical health and hydration

✗Believing that praying inside the cave is an obligatory or Sunnah rite of Umrah/Hajj
✗Leaving writings, cloth pieces, coins, or graffiti on the mountain rocks
✗Climbing in extreme heat or forcing elderly pilgrims to scale the steep stairs

Walking Effort:

Strenuous Climb

Distance from Sanctuary:

5.5 km from central Haram

Best Time to Visit:

Early dawn before sunrise or late evening after Isha

Nusuk Permit Required:

No official permit needed

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Not recommended for manual wheelchairs

October Value Umrah (10 Days)

October 2026 • Economy

October Standard Umrah (10 & 14 Days)

October 2026 • Standard