In Islam, Ziyara(h) (Arabic: زيارة Ziyārah, “visit”) is a visit to sites associated with the Prophet’s AS, their family members, descendants, companions and other venerated figures in Islam such as the Islamic scholars. Sites of pilgrimage include mosques, graves, battlefields, mountains, and caves. Below are the sites we visit on our tours, providing there are no restrictions in place through authorities on the grounds.
Known as the Mount of Revelation, there is a small cave within this mountain where our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ first received Revelation of the Qur’an from the Angel Gibrael AS.
The mount where all pilgrimage are gathered to supplicate until sunset whilst listening to the Khutbah at Masjid Nimrah, which is on the planes of Arafat. The Prophet ﷺ stood by the rocks and said, “I stood here, but all of Arafat is a place of standing”.
This is the main graveyard in Makkah. It is believed that the Mother of the Believers and the first Wife of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is buried here. It is also a resting place of Abu Talib Ibn Abdul Muttalib, the father of Ali RA as well as Abu Talib who was the grandfather of our Beloved Prophet ﷺ.
It is believed that in this cave our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ took refuge from the Qur’aish during the Hijri. He rested here with his great companion Abu Bakr Siddique RA. It is in this location where it is also believed a spider built a web at the entrance of the cave in order to deceive the Qur’aish.
A museum decorated with the historic and cultural dimensions of the Holy Ka’ba. It holds models, Kiswah of the Ka’ba, the rim of the Zam Zam, well-made in the early 14th century, 2 future models of the Haramain as well as precious antics and inscriptions related to the Haramain.
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Masjid Quba is known to be the first Masjid to be built by our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This Masjid is located South of Madinah.
Al-Nasaa’i (699) narrated that Sahl ibn Hunayf said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever goes out to this mosque, the mosque of Quba’, and prays therein, will have (a reward) like that of ‘umrah.” Classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Nasaa’i.
Amongst one of the three earliest mosques to be built after our Beloved Prophet ﷺ received Prophethood. Many Believe that this is the location where our Beloved Prophet ﷺ was informed to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Makkah. Hence it is known as the Mosque of two Qiblas.
This is the location where the great battle of Uhud took place. This was at a point where our Beloved Prophet ﷺ had to bear great loss as his Uncle Hamza RA was martyred. The resting place of Hamza RA is in Uhud as well as many other companions who were martyred in battle.
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Verily, the mountain of Uhud loves us and we love it.” Source: Sahih Muslim 1393
Jannatul Baqi (Garden of Heaven) is the main cemetery of Madinah. Buried here are many members of the Prophet’s (ﷺ) close family, around ten thousand of his companions (Sahabah) and many prominent, pious personalities.
The well of Rumah (بئر رومة), also known as the Well of Uthman ibn Affan (بئر عثمان بن عفان), is a historic water well in the city of Medina. Today, part of the “Well of Uthman’s Waqf”, it is located some 6 kilometers north-west of Masjid an-Nabawi, and north of Masjid al-Qiblatain. Historically is has been known as the “Kalib Mazni” (literally meaning “the old well of Mazni”), and was said to be one of the best wells of Mazni. The Bir Rumah or the Bir Uthman, is a large water-well, which is most likely fed by spring water. The “Well of Uthman” was located in the lower part of Wadi al-Aqiq, where the flood waters collected.
The site where the Battle of Badr took place, also referred to as The Day of the Criterion. The battle took place on 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, commanding an army of his Sahabah, defeated an army of the Quraysh led by Amr ibn Hishām, better known as Abu Jahl. The battle marked the beginning of the six-year war between Prophet Muhamad ﷺ and his tribe.
Rebuilt by the great Caliph Umar Al Khattab RA, this Masjid has a silver lead dome and is located in the southern part of Masjid Al Aqsa. This is the main Masjid within the compound of Al Aqsa.
This historic mosque is built over a small cemetery, where the graves of four of the most illustrious Prophets and their wives lay, Ibrahim AS, Ishaaq AS, Yaqoob AS and Yusuf AS. This site is also home to the Mimbar of the great Caliph Salahuddin Ayubi.
This mosque houses a tomb believed to be that of Prophet Yunus (AS). The Ayyubids built the mosque in 1226 CE, and it is located in a town named Halhul, north of Hebron. It is built on Mount Nabi Yunus, the highest peak in the west bank of Palestine.
When the great Caliph Umar (RA) took this city over, it was at this site where he cried Allahu Akbar. According to local sources the place itself is named after the Caliph. It is located in south eastern Jerusalem (the image is taken whilst on the mountain).
The Old City is located within Jerusalem bordered by four walls. The city is divided into four quarters consisting of the Muslim quarter, the Christian quarter, the Armenian quarter and Jewish quarter. Within the Old City lies the compound of Al Aqsa.
This structure is situated approximately 15 kilometres southeast of Tel Aviv. It is a place known in the hearts and minds of Muslims as the location where Prophet Isa (AS) will destroy the Dajjal at the end of times.
This mosque is built upon the site where our Beloved Prophet ﷺ tied the Buraq during the night journey (Al Isra Wal Miraj). It is located on the grounds of Al Aqsa.
This mosque is located opposite the well-known Church of the Holy Sepulchre. When Umar Ibn Al Khattab RA conquered Jerusalem he entered this Church and the call for Prayer (Adhaan) began. The priest asked Umar Ibn Al Khattab RA to pray within the Church, but the great Caliph declined the offer and went outside to pray. It is at this site where this Masjid is built. There is much Hikmah (wisdom) behind this decision.
This iconic Masjid is greatly confused by people all over the world as Masjid Al Aqsa. It was built by Caliph Abd Al – Malik in 691 CE. The stunning architecture of this Masjid is there for all to be admired.
This mosque was built by Caliph Abd Al – Malik Ibn Marwan and it is found on the grounds of Al Aqsa. Within this Masjid is where the Mehraab of Maryam AS can be found. This Masjid is underground.
This mount is where one of the great Sahabas, Salmaan Al Farsi is believed to be buried. From this point there is also a breath-taking panoramic view of Masjid Al Aqsa.
It is widely believed to be the place where the community of Lut (AS) was destroyed.
The worst punishment of Allah (ﷻ) to befall a people was to the community of Lut (AS).
Even today, due to its high salt density, no living organism such as fish or moss can survive in the water.
The exact place where Musa (AS) is buried is unknown but tradition holds that Salahuddin Ayyubi (RA) once had a dream where he was shown this spot.
He had a mosque built on the site which was further expanded by Sultan Baybars in 1269 CE.
The Maqam is located 11km south of Jericho and 20km east of Jerusalem.
The world’s oldest continually-inhabited city, according to our sources, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of 20 successive settlements in Jericho, dating back 11,000 years.
The city is found near the Jordan River in the West Bank and is today home to around 20,000 people.
This significant tree, the only one to be found within one hundred square kilometres is known to have aided our Beloved Prophet ﷺ with shade as a place of rest during his childhood, when he accompanied his uncle on a caravan. There is a very beautiful story to this – please research it and enlighten yourself or join Ibadah Tours Ltd and let’s hear it together at the very place in Sha Allah.
The cave in which a group of pious individuals took refuge and where Allah (SWT) caused them to sleep for 300 years, this story is narrated in Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave).
This is believed to be the tomb of the Prophet Shoayb AS, who is regarded as being the father-in-law of Prophet Musa AS.
This is believed to be the tomb of Yusha’ AS, the great grandson of Prophet Yusuf AS, he was the leader of the Bani Israil after Yusuf AS. Referred to as Joshua in the Bible.
One of the very early people to accept Islam, his entry into Paradise was told to him by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His wealth and charity were second only to one. He was given the duty to care for the family of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The battle when the Muslim Army fought due to the life of a Muslim emissary that was taken by the Ghassanid Chief. The battle commenced on 629 CE near the Village of Mut’ah which lies east of the river Jordan.
Built in 1896 during the Ottoman period, the National Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina was established as a cultural center for the city. It was designed by the Czech architect Karel Pařík and constructed with a mix of Renaissance and Oriental styles. The library’s collection includes over 1.5 million items, many of which are rare Islamic manuscripts and works of art.
This historic mosque is built over a small cemetery, where the graves of four of the most illustrious Prophets and their wives lay, Ibrahim AS, Ishaaq AS, Yaqoob AS and Yusuf AS. This site is also home to the Mimbar of the great Caliph Salahuddin Ayubi.
The Latin Bridge in Sarajevo is famous for being the site of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, which triggered the start of World War I. The bridge was built by the Ottomans in the 16th century and served as a vital connection between the city’s Muslim and Christian communities.
Constructed in the 16th century, Gazi-Husrev Bey’s Mosque and Library is one of the most significant Islamic buildings in the Balkans. It was commissioned by the Ottoman governor Gazi Husrev Bey and designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque features stunning calligraphy and tilework, and the library contains many rare Islamic manuscripts.
Vrelo Bosne is a natural park located on the outskirts of Sarajevo. The park’s main attraction is the source of the Bosna River, which has been an important source of water for the city since the Ottoman period. Vrelo Bosne is also home to several historic buildings, including a 19th-century Ottoman mosque and a pavilion built by the Austro-Hungarian authorities.
The Tunnel of Hope is a 800-meter-long tunnel that was built during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. It was used to transport supplies and people in and out of the city during the conflict, including many Muslims who were trapped inside. The tunnel is a testament to the resilience of the city’s residents in the face of adversity.
Igman and Bjelašnica are two mountains that played a significant role in the Bosnian War, which had ethnic and religious dimensions. Igman was the site of a key battle in 1992, while Bjelašnica was used as a base by the Bosnian Serb forces. Today, both mountains are popular recreational destinations for locals and tourists alike.
The Fortress of Travnik was built by Ottoman Governor Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic in the 16th century. It served as a military and administrative center for the region, and was a hub for Islamic learning and culture. Today, the fortress is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The Coloured Mosque and Elci Ibrahim Pasha’s Madrasah are two beautiful Islamic buildings located in the city of Travnik. The Coloured Mosque was built in the 16th century and features stunning tilework and calligraphy. The Elci Ibrahim Pasha’s Madrasah was established as an Islamic school in the same period, and is now a museum dedicated to the history of Travnik.
The Six-Arched Ottoman Stone Bridge is a beautiful example of Ottoman architecture located in the town of Konjic. The bridge was built in the 17th century and served as an important link between the Muslim and Christian communities in the region.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a rich and diverse history that spans many different empires and civilizations. Visitors can explore the remains of Roman settlements, Byzantine fortifications, Ottoman mosques and bridges, and Austro-Hungarian buildings and monuments.
Počitelj is a well-preserved medieval town located on the banks of the Neretva River. It was established by the Bosnian kings in the 14th century and served as a strategic stronghold for many centuries. The town features a beautiful mosque, a clock tower, and several historic buildings.
Mostar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, known for its beautiful Old Bridge and stunning Ottoman architecture. Visitors can explore the old town’s narrow streets, traditional markets, and historic buildings, including the tower museum and the medieval Blagaj Fort.
The Waterfalls at Kravice are a series of cascading waterfalls located in the Herzegovina region. The falls are fed by the Trebižat River and are surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs. The area is a popular destination for swimming, picnicking, and hiking.
The River Buna is one of the longest and most important rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It flows through several historic towns and villages, including the stunning Raj u raju, a natural paradise with crystal-clear waters, lush vegetation, and several small waterfalls.
Trebević Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with several hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as stunning panoramic views of Sarajevo and the surrounding countryside. The mountain also played a significant role in the Bosnian War, serving as a strategic stronghold for both the Bosnian Serb and Bosnian Muslim forces.
Bijambare is a series of limestone caves located in the central part of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The caves are home to several species of bats and other wildlife, as well as stunning underground lakes and rock formations. The area is also rich in Islamic history, with several important Ottoman monuments and mosques nearby.
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