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Climate in Saudi Arabia: Almost all of Saudi Arabia has a desert
climate with scant , unreliable rainfall and extremely hot temperatures
for many months of the year. The north receives less than 1 inch
of rainfall annually and the south has even less rainfalls. Only
the mountainous Asir region in the southwest receives appreciable
quantities of rainfall from Indian Ocean monsoons.
Terms
and Conditions
In summer daytime temperatures are hot everywhere except at the higher elevations.Maximum temperatures in the interior often reach 130 F (54 C). In winter temperatures in the interior are mild during the day (in the 70’s F or 20’s C) but often fall below freezing at night. Saudi Arabia lacks permanent rivers and lakes and must rely heavily on groundwater. Jeddah is on the coast of the Red Sea and therefore enjoys a slightly humid climate in summer.It becomes less humid in winter. Makkah is about 70 kilometers inland. It has an escarpment around it. The only natural source of drinking water is from the well of Zam Zam. Most of the water from bore holes and wells is brackish, unfit for human consumption.Because of the escarpment, the climate is dry and harsh. There is very little vegetation in and around Makkah due to the low rainfall. The Great Arabian Desert is all around Makkah.The climate is dry. Temperaturesare extremely high,usually in the forty degree Celsius range and sometimes going into the fifties in summer.Even in winter, it is hot! It is sometimes referred to as the hottest place on earth! Medinah is situated about 500 kilometers north and is about 150 kilometers from the coast.It is a large oasis with the Great Arabian Desert all around it.Because of the numerous wells providing excellent drinking water, it has date orchards spreading out on to the outskirts of the city. The climate is dry and hot, the temperatures not reaching as high as in Makkah. In winter, it can become cool to cold especially around Tahadjud and Fajr times. Since the climate of Medinah
is less hot and dry than that of Makkah,spending 8-10 days in
Medinah before coming to Makkah helps to allow our bodies to acclimatize.
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Birth Place of the Holy Prophet:
Historical
Places in Madinah
The house where the Holy prophet was born is situated in Suq al-Lail Street. At this place, there exists a library and a school today. If you come out of Haram near Safa hill, this house is about two furlongs away on the right side. House of Hazrat Khudija al-Kubra: This house is situated in Fatima az-Zahra Street and is the birth place of all the children of the Holy prophet from Hazrat Khudija. After his marriage, he stayed here until his migration to Madinah. Jannat al-Mu’alla: This is a famous graveyard of makkah where the Holy Prophet’s mother, Hazrat Khadija, his wife and many other companions were buried. This graveyard is on Ghaza Street near Masjid Jinn. Masjid Jinn: This mosque is near the graveyard of Jannat al-Mu’alla. This is also known as Masjid Bai’et. Here the Holy Prophet recited the Qur’an to the Jinns and took bai’et (oath of allegiance) from them. Masjid al-Ra’et: This mosque is near Masjid Jinn on the right side. In Arabic ra’et means flag. This is the place where the Holy Prophet installed his flag at the time of the Conquest of makkah. Cave Hira: Cave Hira is situated on Jabl Noor about three miles from makkah. The Holy Prophet used to retire here in solitude and spend long hours in reflection and meditation. Here he received his first Divine Revelation. Cave Thaur: This is a cave in Jabl Thaur about eight kilometers to the south of makkah, in which the Holy Prophet and Hazrat Abu Bakr lay hidden for three days at the time of their migration to Madinah. Jabl Abu Qubais: This is a hill near Safa , right in front of Baitullah. This hill is said to be associated with the Holy Prophet’s miracle of splitting the moon asunder. Bilal mosque is situated atop this hill. Masjid Aai’sha: This mosque is outside the bounds of Haram in Tan’eem, situated on Madinah Road. People enter into Ihram here for Umrah, that is why it is also known as Masjid Umrah. To go there, buses are always available in front of Bab Abdul Aziz of al-Haram. If you intend to perform Umrah, get a ride to this mosque, enter into Ihram and come back to makkah to perform Umrah.
Jannat al-Baqee
Pre-Hajj
Preparations
The graveyard of Madinahh, where a large number of Sahabah karam (companions) including Hazrat Usman, Hazrat Abbas, Imam Hassan, and wives and daughters of the Holy Prophet are buried. This graveyard is close to the tomb of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), right after the courtyard of Masjid-e-Nabvi. Masjid Quba This is the first mosque in the history of Islam whose foundation stone was laid down by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself on his migration to Madinahh. To offer 2 raka’ats of nafl in it is equal to one Umrah. After visiting the Prophet’s Mosque and his tomb every pilgrim should try his best to visit it and pray in this mosque as well. A visit to Masjid Quba is highly recommended, 2 raka'ats of nafl here equal one Umrah. Masjid Qiblatain In this mosque, Allah directed Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who was in the middle of a sal’at along with sahaba karam, to turn his face from Islam’s first qibla (Bait-ul-Muqqadis) to Ka’bah in Masjid al-Haram. That is why this mosque is known as a mosque with two qiblas. Masjid Jum’a This mosque was built at a place where the Prophet (peace be upon him) offered his first Jum’a prayer in Madinahh. Masjid Ghamama. This mosque is not far from Masjid-e-Nabvi. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to offer his Eidain prayers here. Once the Prophet led Istasqa prayer in it and suddenly the clouds appeared and it started raining, hence the name ghamama (clouds). Masid Abu Bakr, Masjid Umar Faooq and Masjid Ali These three mosques are near Masjid Ghamama. Badar. The plane of Badar is 20 miles south west of Madinahh where the first battle between 313 Muslims and 1000 Qureish of Makkah took place in 624 A.D. The Muslims had seventy camels and two horses whereas the Qureish had a cavalry of 200 Horses and 700 camels. They were superior in weapons too, but Muslims were victorious because they were strong in morale and strategy due to the leadership of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). Jabal-e-Sal’aa This is the site for the battle of Ditch which was fought in 5 A.H. Now there are six mosques at this place. Jabal-e-Uhad About four miles on the north of Madinahh, famous battle of Uhad was fought at 3 A.H. Hazrat Hamza, the Holy Prophet’s uncle and other companions are buried here.
Takwa
and patience (most important)
One extra pair of glasses or contact lenses Two pair of slippers and one pair of sneakers Two sets of Ihram for men Janimaaz (prayer rug) Tasbeeh Scissors, nail cutter, sewing kit and small knife Sleeping bag, bed sheet and air pillow Small thermos and lota (toilet mug) Tissue paper, paper towel and unscented baby wipes Small colored garbage bags Hand fan and nose mask Granola bars and mixed nuts Gatorade powder and small salt packs Passport copies and ticket copies Important telephone numbers First aid kit and medicines White umbrella |
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