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Hira Cave: Site of First Revelation and Khadijah's Loyalty Trail

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Millions of Muslims worldwide consider Hira Cave on Mount Nur in Saudi Arabia a sacred site where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation.
  • The cave, located about four kilometers east of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, requires a strenuous climb up 634 meters of rocky terrain.
  • The first revelation, Surat Al-Alaq verses 1-5, was received by Prophet Muhammad at age 40 in the cave around 610 AD, marking the beginning of Islam.

Millions of Muslims consider Hira Cave on Mount Nur in Saudi Arabia a sacred site where Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation. The cave, located about four kilometers east of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, requires a strenuous climb up 634 meters of rocky terrain.

The first revelation, Surat Al-Alaq verses 1-5, was received by Prophet Muhammad at age 40 in the cave around 610 AD, marking the beginning of Islam. The event is described as both majestic and awe-inspiring, with accounts of the Prophet experiencing intense fear and trembling before receiving the divine message.

During a pre-dawn visit on June 18, 2026, a group of 17 individuals from the Haji Media Center of the Saudi Hajj Organizing Committee ascended Mount Nur. From the summit, the city of Mecca and the Zamzam Tower of the Grand Mosque are visible. The journey to the cave, though not excessively distant, demands significant physical effort and patience.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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