Cave of Bani Haram, Madinah: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#4 of 7 Historical landmarks in Madinah #3 of 6 Tourist attractions in Madinah

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.8 km from the center of Madinah

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5 ★83%
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6753 عبدالله بن نافع الصائغ, Al Fath، 3613, Madinah 42312, Saudi Arabia

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What is the rating of Cave of Bani Haram?: Cave of Bani Haram is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 466 reviews.
How does Cave of Bani Haram rank in Madinah?: Cave of Bani Haram is #4 of 7 Historical landmarks in Madinah by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Cave of Bani Haram located?: 6753 عبدالله بن نافع الصائغ, Al Fath، 3613, Madinah 42312, Saudi Arabia — 0.8 km from the center of Madinah.

Reviews (8)

Abdur Rehman 2023 Dec 04

Muadh bin Jabal (رضي الله عنه) was once in search of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ), persistently inquiring about his whereabouts until he ultimately discovered him in prostration within this cave. The Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) remained in prostration for an extended period, then conveyed, “Jibraeel came to me and conveyed Allah's salam, asking, 'How would you like me to deal with your community?' I replied, 'Allah knows best!' Jibraeel departed and later returned, relaying, 'He assures you that He will not cause you distress due to your community.' Upon hearing this, I prostrated, as the ultimate act a servant can perform to draw closer to God is prostration."

Hash Khan 2023 Nov 30

The walk is simple, little bit steep and takes only few minutes to reach the top.

Zakir Ullah 2023 Oct 08

It is just walking distance from Ghazwa e khandaq place (Battle of trench). It is less known Islamic visiting place (Ziyarah) than many others.

It is also known as the Cave of Prostration. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to have prostrated here in the cave upon receiving a message from Allah through the Angel Jibraeel. He was also reported to have spent some nights in this cave during the Battle of Khandaq(Trench).

Climbing is forbidden by Govt authorities and surrounding area covered by metal mash from all sides. Local person confirmed that sometimes militants also come here.
There is also a warning board placed, written in English, Arabic and Urdu : "No military zone" (Entrance to militant area not allowed).

Cave is not far away from the ground, just 5 minutes easy climbing up distance as told one of my friends. It is not an ordinary cave but space under a big stone on the mountain which can be see from the ground.

Anyways it was good experience to visit this Holy place. Recommended👍👍

(Note:some photos and part of description copied from Internet for reference)

Bilal Khan 2023 Sep 29

I visited the cave of bani Haram 11th time when I feel sad I come here the place where holy Prophet Muhammad P.B.U.H pray of bakhahish for umah in sajda