Places
11 locations mentioned in the Quran.
Makkah
مكة
The city of the Sacred House, called Bakkah and Umm al-Qura in the Quran.
The Ka'bah
الكعبة
The first House appointed for humankind, raised by Ibrahim and Ismail, and the qiblah of the believers.
Madinah
المدينة
The city of the Prophet ﷺ and the Ansar, formerly Yathrib.
Egypt — Misr
مصر
The land of Yusuf's authority and of Pharaoh's tyranny.
Mount Sinai — At-Tur
الطور
The mountain where Musa was addressed by his Lord and received the tablets.
Safa & Marwah
الصفا والمروة
Two hills named among the symbols of Allah, walked between during Hajj and Umrah.
Badr
بدر
The site of the first major battle, where Allah gave victory to a small, weak force.
Hunayn
حنين
A valley where the Muslims' large numbers availed them nothing until Allah sent tranquillity.
Al-Masjid al-Aqsa
المسجد الأقصى
The farthest mosque, whose surroundings Allah has blessed, mentioned in the night journey.
The Cave of the Sleepers
الكهف
Where the youths took refuge with their faith and slept for many years.
Babil (Babylon)
بابل
Mentioned in connection with what was sent down to the two angels, Harut and Marut.