Jabal al-Malaika
| Jabal al-Malaika | |
|---|---|
| Mountain of the angels | |
Jabal e-Malaika | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 757 metres (2,484 ft) |
| Coordinates | 23°48′30″N 38°45′57″E / 23.80833°N 38.76583°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | جبل الملائكة (Arabic) |
| Geography | |
Jabal al-Malaika Location in Saudi Arabia Jabal al-Malaika Jabal al-Malaika (West and Central Asia) | |
| Location | Badr, Hejaz, Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Al Madinah Region |
Jabal al-Malaika (Arabic: جبل الملائكة, romanized: Jabal al-Malāʾika, lit. 'Mountain of the angels') is a sand hill at Badr, in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia.[1] It is 757 metres (2,484 ft) high and 1,964 metres (6,444 ft) long and was the site, where, according to Islam, angels came and assisted the prophet Muhammad and the early Muslims in the Battle of Badr,[2][3] that was fought on 13 March 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH).
Battle of Badr
The battle was fought on March 13, 624 (17 Ramadan 2 AH) at the valley located in front of the hill. It occurred between a force from the Muslim community of Medina led by Muhammad, and a force led by Abu Jahl and others from Mecca. The battle was the first military encounter between the Meccans and the Muslims.
According to several hadiths and Quran verses, like Surah Al Imran and Sahih Muslim, Jabal e-Malaika was the hill that 3,000 angels, and later 5,000, were sent upon to help the Muslims win the battle.[4][5][6] Jibreel led 500 angels from the right side, while Mikaeel led 500 other angels from the left side, eventually being replaced by Ali, who was sent by the prophet to lead those angels.[2] According to Islamic sources, the help of the angels was a big part in the battle ending in a victory for the Muslims.
Mosques
| Bilal ibn Rabah Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد بلال بن رباح | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Badr, Al Madinah Region, Hejaz |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
Location in Saudi Arabia | |
Interactive map of Bilal ibn Rabah Mosque | |
| Administration | Saudi government |
| Coordinates | 23°49′07″N 38°44′28″E / 23.81861°N 38.74111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Islamic |
| Completed | 2019 |
| Minaret | 1 |
There are two mosques next to the hill, one being the Bilal ibn Rabah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد بلال بن رباح) and another unnamed one, around 500 metres (1,600 ft) away from the mosque dedicated to Bilal ibn Rabah.
See also
References
- ^ "Battlefield of Badr - Madain Project (en)". madainproject.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ a b Landmarks, Islamic (2014-01-07). "Jabal Malaikah (Mountain of the Angels)". IslamicLandmarks.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Prophetic Landmarks". prophetic-landmarks.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Surah Ali 'Imran - 124". Quran.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Number of Angels in Greater Battle of Badr". www.islamweb.net. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Sahih Muslim 1763 - The Book of Jihad and Expeditions - كتاب الجهاد والسير - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)". sunnah.com. Retrieved 2025-03-24.