Jabal Thawr is one of the mountains that surround the valley where Makkah lies. It was within a cave here that The Prophet (PBUH) and his companion Abu Bakr (RA) hid for three days from the Quraish tribe. To protect the two men, Allah (SWT) had a spider spin a web at the cave’s entrance, preventing their enemies from seeing within and finding them. Thawr Cave has since come to symbolize faith and hope.
Mount Thawr lies about 12km south of Makkah. Because of its greater distance from the holy city, the site sees fewer pilgrims than Hira Cave in Jabal Al Nour, where Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) received his first revelation. Travelers who do make the steep climb to Thawr's summit are rewarded with panoramic views and a peek inside the cave where Allah (SWT) protected The Prophet (PBUH) and his friend from their enemies.
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