Plains of Arafat & Mount of Mercy (Jabal al-Rahmah)

The vast sacred plain where the Prophet ﷺ delivered his historic Farewell Sermon (Khutbatul Wada) and the foundational pillar of Hajj.

Content Standard: Authenticated and verified by Mufti Tariq Masood (September 2026).

Hanafi Primary Reference

Historical Background & Quranic / Seerah Context

On 9th Dhul Hijjah 10 AH, the Prophet ﷺ proclaimed universal human dignity, racial equality, and women’s rights from this mount.

✗Writing names on the white pillar atop Jabal al-Rahmah
✗Believing that climbing the mount itself grants special expiation outside of the Hajj day of Arafah
✗Collecting dirt or stones from Arafat to take home as sacred relics

Walking Effort:

Gentle / Flat

Distance from Sanctuary:

21 km from central Haram

Best Time to Visit:

Morning or late afternoon on guided coach tour

Nusuk Permit Required:

No official permit needed

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Fully wheelchair accessible ramps

October Value Umrah (10 Days)

October 2026 • Economy

October Standard Umrah (10 & 14 Days)

October 2026 • Standard