| Extremely rare View of Masjid an Nabawi, Medina-1850 In the initial battle, the greatly outnumbered Muslims (700 Muslims versus 30,000 Meccans), forced the Meccan Army back, leaving their camp unprotected. When the battle almost looked to be a Muslim victory, a blunder was committed by the Muslim archers, which shifted the result of the battle. A breach of prophet's (s.a.w.) orders by the Muslim archers, who left their posts to seek the booty from the Meccan camp, paved way for a surprise attack from the Meccan cavalry, led by Khalid ibn al-Walid. This attack created disarray and many Muslims were killed. Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) was also injured. After a fierce combat, the Muslims withdrew and regrouped higher up on the slopes of Uhud. The Meccans' cavalry was unable to climb the slopes of Uhud, so the fighting stopped. The Prophet (s.a.w.) gathered his men together, rebuked them for their folly, exhorted them to obey orders in future, and led the chastened Medinites out to face the victorious Meccans once more. He came up with them in the early hours of the next morning. When the day dawned, the Meccans were running from battle field and Prophet PBUH had turned the defeat into victory. The Battle of Uhud was a major setback for the Muslims. According to the Qur'an, the misfortunes at Uhud, largely due to the negligence of the archers at rear guard abandoning their post in order to seek booty, were partly a punishment and partly a test for steadfastness. The Quranic verses provided inspiration and hope to the Muslims. They were not demoralized and the battle reinforced the solidarity between them.  Entrance of Makkah -Makkah Gate on Jeddah-Makkah Highway  Another Photo of Entry Gate of Mecca  Extremely Old and Rare Photo of Kaaba, Mecca  Birth Place of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Mecca  Mecca at Night. 1,972 feet (601 metres) tall building Abraj Al Bait Towers with a big clock is visible at the background. This tall building is across the street from the Masjid al-Haram.The Towers are the 2nd tallest building in the world.  Aerial Photo of Kaaba  An Aerial View of Mecca  Photo of Kaaba in 1971  An Old Picture of Kaaba  Wonderful View of Kaaba Mecca City  Masjid-al-Haraam  A Superb View of Kaaba withAbraj Al Bait Towers at the Background  Abraj Al Bait Towers the Clock  Bird's Eye View of Mecca City from Abraj Al Bait Towers  Amazing Scene of Kaaba from the Top of Abraj Al Bait Towers  Masjid Al Haram Crowded by Pilgrims  Kaaba in the Centre. Is this heavy contingent of police for some royal visit?  Holy Kaaba's Cover is Being Changed  Kaaba at Night  Kaaba During Rain  Kaaba in Heavy Rain  Kaaba During Downpour  A Man Praying in Masjid Al Haram  A Rare Scene of Kaaba  A Rare Picture of Kaaba  Kaaba in Old Days  Old Picture of Kaaba  The Valley of Mina. Mina (Also known as the Tent City) is situated 5 kms to the east of Mecca. There are more than 100,000 air-conditioned tents which provide temporary accommodation to pilgrims. In the Valley of Mina is the Jamarat Bridge, the location of the Stoning of the Devil ritual. At the start of Hajj, pilgrims go to Mina on 8th of Zilhija and spend their first night there. Their next night stay is at Muzdalfa and then next two nights stay is again in Mina.  Another Photo of Tents at Mina  People Relaxing Inside a Tent at Mina  Masid Al Khaif at Mina  Another Photo of Masjid Al Khaif, Mina. Photo by Irfan Hashmi at flickr (from Yahoo).  The Plain of Arfat. Arfat is a vast open ground where the largest gathering of Muslims takes place every year on 9th of Zilhija. It is called "Waqoof -e- Arfat" (stay in Arfat). Muslims offer two combined prayers here under one Azan on Hajj Day. The qasar (shortened) prayers of Zuhar and Asar are offered here jointly just after concluding Khtuba-e-Hajj. Hajj is actually the name of Waqoof-e-Arfat and there is no substitute or penalty (damm) if someone does not attend the stay of Arfat. Penalty(damm) may be given against other Hajj elements but Waqoof-e-Arfat is essential. At Arfat pilgrims spend their time glorifying Allah, repeating the supplication, repenting to Allah and asking Him for forgiveness.  Masjid e Nimra. Masjid e Nimra is situated in Arfat. Here Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered the last historic sermon (Khutba) of Hajj. Every year on 9th Zihija, Hajj Khutba is delivered from this mosque. Only two salat (Prayers) are offered in this mosque during a year. On Haj day ( the 9th Zilhija) Zuhar and Asar prayers are offered jointly by pilgrims. During Hajj it is very difficult for every pilgrim to reach here but in other days, the mosque remains empty and might be seen easily. It's courtyard area remains open for nawafil prayers but inner hall remains closed.  Waqoof-e-Muzdalifah. Muzdalifah (مزدلفة) is an open, level area near Mecca associated with the Hajj. It lies just southeast of Mina on the route between Mina and Arafat. Each year on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, after the waqoof-e-Arafat, pilgrims leave for Muzdalifah after sunset. They offer Mughrib and Isha prayers together at Muzdalifah. At Muzdalifah they collect pebbles which will be thrown in the Stoning of the Devil ritual in Mina during the next three or four days. The pilgrims spend the night at Muzdalifah, praying and sleeping in the open. They leave for Mina the next morning. The Wuqoof of Muzdalifah is Wajib and missing it makes a penalty (damm) compulsory.  Stoning of the Jamarat at Mina. From Muzdalifah, the pilgrims come to Mina for Stoning of the Jamarāt or Stoning of the Devil. They fling pebbles at three walls, called Jamarāt. The stoning is performed on the day of Eid al-Adha, and two or three days after. Until 2004 the three Jamarāt were tall pillars. After the 2004 Hajj, Saudi authorities replaced the pillars with 26 m (85 ft) long walls for safety. The names of three jamarāt are: the smallest jamrah (aj-jamrah aṣ-ṣughrā), the middle jamrah (aj-jamrah al-wusṭā), and the largest jamrah or Jamrah of Aqaba (aj-jamrah al-kubrā ).  Another View of Jamart at Mina  Entrance of Hira Cave. Hira Cave is located on Jabal al Noor ('The Mountain of Light'). Our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received his first revelation from Allah through the angel Jabreel while he was in Hira Cave.  Jabal-al-Noor where Cave of Hira is Located. Pilgrims are visiting Hira Cave.  Cave of Hira in Relation to Kaaba. Photo taken from Jabal-al Noor near the Cave of Hira (Ghaar-e-Hira). Hazy picture of Kaaba, Masjid al Haram is also seen.  |
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