Ghaar-e-Thawr

This blessed cave is situated in the mount Saur that lies on the right side of Makkah towards 'Masfalah' approximately 4 kilometres away. This is the sacred cave that is mentioned in the Holy Quran. This is the sacred cave where the Holy Rasool ﷺ and his beloved companion Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddiq (Radi Allahu Anhu) spent three nights on the occasion of migration (Hijrah). This is the mountain on which Qaabeel martyred Sayyiduna Haabeel (Radi Allahu Anhu)

There is an environment here that is completely unbefitting of Islam. Everywhere is littered with garbage. Beggars are everywhere, persistently harassing people to the point of discomfort. Unauthorized businesses have been set up, and it seems like the municipality is entirely unaware of this place. Moreover, there are people seeking blessings from a cave. In Islam, there is no place for seeking blessings from a rock. Touching this cave and wiping your face with it will not sanctify you; writing on it will not change your fate. Only turn to the Creator and raise your hands in prayer.

I m from China and visited this place, Thour Cave and holy naqshbandi sufi tariqat is born in this cave when RasulAllah gather all the souls of Naqshband awliua and followers from barzaq, this mount a holy blessed place, but good care not taken by local government that everywhere full of plastic bottles and trashes. It's not easy to go up mountain, it is too far , about 3 km probably in length and it takes 2 hour to go up, you need to be strong enough and patient to reach its top, you will feel, how had it is when go up, it will be more hard if you taking up your little kid holding in your hand. Go down also not easy, Alhamdulillah, we go up both Hira and Thour cave, to get blessings and experiences, Alla humma sali ala Muhammed.

Cave Thour has a very special place for us Muslims. As of now it only has one track which is very difficult to do, I felt like it is tougher than Cave Hira because it is at more altitude. When you are climbing keep some water bottles with you to keep you hydrated. Take breaks when you feel it but don't stop for too long such that your body gets cool(This is a must do in all climbings). But once you reach the top and have a stay in the cave, all your discomfort will go away. I would recommend have a small nap in the cave if there is space and without disturbing others. If there are a lot of people then prefer not to take too long in the cave so that others can also experience it. It is a worth the experience.

It was a hike of experiencing the journey of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Hijrah. The cave remains crowded with the pilgrims, and there is always a wait for visiting it. But most shocking was all the writing and graffiti I have seen on the stones.

Went up with kids, the weather was beautiful. It was a lovely place to visit. Historical place. Had for older people to get to the top. Try to set off early in the morning if you want to go to the top. I would not recommend old people to try to go up. Take water bottles with you. There are some small shops on the way where you can buy fruit and water. Took us 45 minutes to get to the top. Depends on your pace.

Ghar Thaur and the role of Imam Ali (a.s) during the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) highlight themes of sacrifice, courage, and unwavering faith in Islam. These events are commemorated and serve as lessons in trust in Allah and loyalty to the Prophet and the Islamic cause.

Thour Cave is a must to visit place for Muslims who visit Makkah for Hajj or Umrah. Ideal time is to leave sharp after Fajjar Prayer through a taxi cab. Cab charges you nominal and drops you at the base of mountain. It's a steap uphill hike, hence carry good lot of water. It took us 52 minutes to reach this cave after covering 2 KMs. Keep a scarf or umbrella to climb down. There are numerous spots from where you can buy juices and water.