The Complete History Of Thawr Cave
Jabal Thawr is a mountain in Saudi Arabia that is located in the lower part of Makkah south of the Misfalah district. The place is popular among people belonging to the Islamic religion as it houses the well-known Cave of Thawr . Also known as Ghar Thawr and Ghar e Soor, the Cave of Thawr has religious significance. According to Islamic legends, this cave is where the Holy Prophet and his companion Abu Bakr al-Siddiq found shelter when fleeing from Quraish search parties. It is believed to be a sacred and holy site that was used as a hideout by Prophet Mohammad and his companions before Hijrat (migration), and took refuge here for three days and three nights. It is believed that in order to protect the two of them from the searching troops, Allah had a spider weave a web at the cave entrance on the third day of their stay. The web prevented the soldiers from finding them, and thus, saved them from getting caught. Ghar e Soor History Ghar e Soor history holds a special significance in Isla…
