The Miqat area, names of the Miqats and their distance from Makkah

The Miqat area, names of the Miqats and their distance from Makkah

The Miqat boundary is where pilgrims intending to perform Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage must enter the state of ihram before crossing into.

This involves performing ritual cleaning and wearing prescribed clothing.

The Dhul Hulaifah Miqat

 The Dhul Hulaifah Miqat

It's located around 10km south-west from Masjid-e-Nabwi 

in Madinah and 450km north of Makkah.

It serves as the Miqat for those who live in Madinah and for those who approach Makkah from that direction.

The Dhat Irq Miqat

 The Dhat Irq Miqat

It's located 94km north-east from Makkah, serving as the Miqat for the people of Iraq, Iran and those travelling to Makkah from that general direction.

It was established during the Caliphate of Umar (رضي الله عنه), after Basra and Kufa were conquered.

The Qarn al-Manazil Miqat

 The Qarn al-Manazil Miqat

It's located 75km east of Makkah,

 in the village of As-Sayl al-Kabir.

This is the Miqat for the people of Najd and those coming from Taif and Riyadh.

The Yalamlam Miqat

 The Yalamlam Miqat

It's located 92 km south of Makkah.

 It serves as the Miqat for the people of Yemen and those coming from a southerly direction.

In the past it was used by people from the Indian sub-continent who would travel by ship.

The Al-Johfa Miqat

 

The Al-Johfa Miqat

It's located around 183km north-west of Makkah.

It serves as the Miqat for the people who come from the direction of Syria, Egypt, Turkey and other countries from that region.

The resting place of Haleemah Sa’diya

 The resting place of Haleemah Sa’diya

She was the wet-nurse of the Prophet (ﷺ). 

She passed away in 9AH (630 CE).

It's located in the Jannatul Baqi graveyard in Madinah.

The location of the 'Bir Ha' well in Masjid-e-Nabwi

 The location of the 'Bir Ha' well in Masjid-e-Nabwi

This circle, in the rear of Masjid-e-Nabwi, marks the spot where a well existed during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ).

The well, known as 'Bir Ha', was owned by the sahabi Abu Talha (رضي الله عنه). The Prophet (ﷺ) often visited his garden and drank the water from this well.

Viewing hole at the front of Masjid-e-Nabwi in Madinah

 Viewing hole at the front of Masjid-e-Nabwi in Madinah

This viewing hole directly faces the noble face of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who is resting within the Sacred Chamber inside.