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When it became completely impossible and very terrible for Prophet Mohammad (SAW) to stay in Macca, he was commanded by Allah (SAT) to migrate from Makkah to Medina. Hazrat Abdu Baker Siddique (RA), his (SAW) very close friend and companion was with him (SAW) during the migration (hizrat) from Makkah to Madinah. On their way to Madinah, this is the cave where Prophet Muhammad, along with his companions, took refuge after being targeted and chased by the tribe of Quraysh. This site holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims all around the world. And it is Located in the lower part of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The cave of Thawr is known for the awe-inspiring miracles that happened with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s and his companion during Hijrah (migration) from Makkah to Madinah. Also known with other names as Jabal al-Thawr, Mount Thawr, Ghar e Soor and Ghar Thawr. The cave of Thawr holds great importance in Islam. According to Islamic history, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his beloved companion Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) found shelter for three days in Ghar e Soor while fleeing from the Quraysh’s search parties.
It is believed that in order to protect Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion, Allah (SWT) miraculously had a spider to weave a web at the entrance of cave on the third day of their stay. This web prevented the soldiers of Abu Jahal from entering the cave, hence saving them from getting caught.
When infields reached outside the Cave and they saw the spider web, they assuming that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) may not be there, return back from cave. Due to this miracle of Allah, pilgrims love to visit the historical cave of Thawr.
Jabal al-Thawr is located 4km south of Makkah, beholds great significance in the history of Islam. This is because GharThawr is the very place where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) took three days of shelter while migrating from Makkah to Madinah.
Upon arriving at Ghar al-Thawr, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) requested Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to stay outside while he entered the cave and cleaned it. While doing so, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) cleared away anything that might injure the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
He even blocked all the open holes by stuffing them with pieces of cloth. Once Ghar e Soor was cleaned, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) entered it and went to sleep in Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)’s lap.
That’s when a snake from the hole that Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) had mistakenly left open, crawled out and stung the companion on his foot. However, regardless of the severity of the pain, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) didn’t twitch, fearing that he might wake Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
While patiently bearing the pain, tears began rolling down Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)’s cheeks, and these running tears dropped onto Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s face, resulting in waking him (SAW) up. On seeing Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) in excruciating pain, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) miraculously cured the poisonous bite by applying his saliva onto the injury. Both of them stayed in the Ghar e Soor for three nights and days.
Significance of JabalThawr
Allah SWT, while summarizing the events of GharThawr, states in the Holy Quran that “If ye help not (your Leader) (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him: when the unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion: they two were in the cave, and he said to his companion “have no fear for Allah is with us”: then Allah sent down his peace upon him and strengthened him with forces which ye saw not and humbled to the depths the word of the unbelievers. But the word of Allah is exalted to the heights: for Allah is exalted in might, Wise.” [Surah at-Tawbah, Ayat 40]