Al-Ta'if

Historical: Waj / Ta'ifModern: TaifRegion: Hejaz Highlands (Saudi Arabia)

الطائف

21.2854° N, 40.4244° E

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Cartographic & Scholarly Confidence Methodology

Well-documented ancient agricultural mountain city southeast of Makkah; pivotal in early Seerah.

Historical Description

The mountainous fruit-growing sanctuary southeast of Makkah. Site of the Prophet's emotional journey seeking allies among Thaqif, his refusal to let the angels crush the city, and the orchard prayer.

Associated Prophets (1)

Muhammad ﷺمحمد

Biography

Mission to Thaqif & Forgiveness

Endured hardship and stone-throwing, made the heartfelt orchard supplication, and prayed for the guidance of their offspring.

Historical & Revelation Events (1)

The Journey to Ta'if & The Orchard Supplication

رحلة الطائف ودعاء البستان

619 CE (10th Year of Prophethood)

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ appeals to the leaders of Thaqif and prays: 'O Allah, to You I complain of my weakness...'

Authentic Sources & Citations

“Sahih al-Bukhari 3231: The Angel of the Mountains offers to bring the two mountains (Al-Akhshabayn) together over them, but the Prophet ﷺ replies with hope for their progeny.”
Sahih al-Bukhari
SAHIH_HADITH

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