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- Isha BaigBirmingham, UK6 contributionsYes It Is Extreme Like Extremely Likely Very good really good 100% 100.0% Happy and Healthy Most Underrated Very Underrated Really UnderratedWritten January 22, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Shaiesta M29 contributionsIt is very difficult for woman to reach the Hajre Aswad as men are always pushing to reach and it is very dangerous with people being seriously injured. Alhumdullilah i was blessed to kiss and touch Hajra Aswad during my Umrah, including Al Kaaba, Yemeni Corner & the sil of the door of Al Kaaba(the door is very high to reach). 1st attempt was with my husband, he was holding my hand, that did not go well. We manged to touch only the silver casing, in the process i almost lost my life as someone pulled the strings of my backpack around my neck to stop us from reaching Hajra Aswad. I thought my neck would snap. Ended up with strangulation lines around my throat. My husband quickly managed to get us out safely. That night i made intention to try again. The next morning at Tahajjud time I went to the Haram by myself. Asked the Almighty to help me and made my way safely to Al Kaaba, i held on to the gold rings and reached the Yemeni corner without pushing or shoving. The guard directed me to the place for ladies closer to the door of Al Kaaba. I stood at the foot of the guard (the one who holds the rope attached to the Kiswa next to Hajra Aswad). Some men were still pushing, my left hand was stuck on one side of the marble arch and was being crushed by some crowds. Other sisters were upset and yanked my burkha and hair (astagfirullah) other sisters were kind and helped replace my burkha on my head as i could not use my hands while others fed me some water. I continued with my Adkhar’s and had faith in my creator to take me through. Eventually the guards removed all the pushing and shoving men from the area, there were only females left. They also cautioned the ill behaved woman. The guards then allowed woman in single file line towards the Hajra Aswad to touch and kiss. I was one of those allowed. When we were done the guards made a path for us to exit. It was a surreal experience. I am short in stature and was afraid i wouldnt reach the stone as it is high and deep set. Alhumdullillah with Allah all things are possible, somehow i managed to.
Sisters if you are in Makkah, try to get to the Haram before 3am. Inshallah you too will have an opportunity to reach Hajra Aswad when the Guards allow ladies before Tahajud Salaah.Written January 2, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ziaul SLondon, UK19 contributionsThis is a very important part of pilgrimage, and it was crucial we perform it correctly. I had managed to do this with ease and comfort as it was well taken care off and clean, with a good temperature and plenty of space to perform this comfortably.Written February 1, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ikbal H5 contributionsAnyone considering climbing Jabal Al Noor in Makkah to see the cave where the first revelation came down—here's some information from our personal experience.
My wife, our two daughters (aged 20 and 17), and my niece (aged 26) completed the climb last night.
We took an Uber from Haram to the Hira Cultural Centre, which cost 28 Riyals.
The Hira Cultural Centre is a new tourist complex with modern shops, restaurants, a masjid, and a pleasant environment—a great place to escape the crowds.
There is also a fantasticly immersive multimedia exhibition called the Revelation Exhibition, which explains the history of how the Quran was revealed.
There are clear signposts directing visitors to the starting point of the trek up the mountain.
We completed the climb at night after Isha prayers to avoid the heat of the sun.
The trek itself is approximately 2.5 miles (round trip) with an elevation of about 1,000 feet. Around two-thirds of the trail is lit, with a gentle incline and the option to either walk along a dirt path or use parallel steps.
The final third of the trail is unlit, with steep steps and challenging terrain that is difficult to navigate in the dark.
Once at the top, the trail continues downward toward the cave. The entrance to the cave is very narrow and unlit, requiring visitors to pass through a short, tight tunnel. We found this particularly challenging, especially with the crowds, which caused bottlenecks.
The cave itself is small, and the crowds made it impossible to fully appreciate its significance. We found the Revelation Exhibition to be a much better way to reflect on the historical importance of the site.
That said, the night trek up Jabal Al Noor was a wonderful experience, offering fantastic views of Makkah. Unfortunately, the view of the Haram is obstructed by tall buildings.
Our family is of average fitness, and we managed to complete the climb in about two hours, including plenty of breaks.
There are stalls along the way selling snacks and drinks.
If you’re considering making the climb, we highly recommend wearing trekking shoes and trousers. This is not an easy climb, but it is definitely a great experience.Written December 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sameer NJeddah, Saudi Arabia3 contributionsThe views were amazing. Thousands of hajis are here for the prayers. This is one of the places where every wish is fulfilled.Written October 4, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
