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| Arabic | الجعرانة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | al-ji'-RAA-nah |
| Etymology | Ji'ranah (الجعرانة) is a place name of pre-Islamic origin. The location was known before Islam as a stopping point between Makkah and Ta'if. Some linguists connect it to the Arabic root ج-ع-ر. |
Ji'ranah(الجعرانة) A location northeast of Makkah on the road to Ta'if that serves as a miqat point for those in Makkah wishing to enter ihram for Umrah. It is the place where the Prophet performed Umrah after distributing the war spoils of Hunayn.
الجعرانة
Ji'ranah holds special significance because the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) chose this location to enter ihram for Umrah after the Battle of Hunayn and the Siege of Ta'if in 8 AH. After distributing the spoils of war at Ji'ranah, he entered ihram and proceeded to Makkah for Umrah, then returned to Madinah. A mosque marks the site where the Prophet entered ihram. While Tan'im is closer and more commonly used today, Ji'ranah is considered more virtuous by some scholars because of its direct Prophetic connection. It is located outside the Haram boundary, making it a valid point to enter ihram.
Ji'ranah (الجعرانة) is a place name of pre-Islamic origin. The location was known before Islam as a stopping point between Makkah and Ta'if. Some linguists connect it to the Arabic root ج-ع-ر.
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