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| Arabic | مِيقَات الجُحْفَة |
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| Pronunciation | mee-QAAT al-JOOH-fah |
| Etymology | Al-Juhfah (الجحفة) derives from the Arabic root ج-ح-ف (j-h-f), meaning to sweep away or carry off, likely referring to the floods that historically swept through the area. The replacement town Rabigh (رابغ) means 'comfortable' or 'pleasant.' |
Miqat Al-Juhfah(مِيقَات الجُحْفَة) Al-Juhfah is the designated Miqat for pilgrims traveling to Makkah from Egypt, Syria, North Africa, and western directions. Located near the modern town of Rabigh, it is approximately 183 kilometers from Makkah.
مِيقَات الجُحْفَة
Al-Juhfah is one of the five Miqat stations established by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It serves as the Ihram boundary for pilgrims coming from Egypt, the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine), North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya), Turkey, Europe, and the Americas. The original village of Al-Juhfah was destroyed by floods in early Islamic history, and the nearby town of Rabigh has since served as its practical replacement. Most scholars agree that entering Ihram at Rabigh is valid since it falls on or before the line of Al-Juhfah relative to Makkah. Pilgrims arriving by air at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport from these regions typically enter Ihram on the plane before passing the Miqat line or at designated facilities in Jeddah.
Al-Juhfah (الجحفة) derives from the Arabic root ج-ح-ف (j-h-f), meaning to sweep away or carry off, likely referring to the floods that historically swept through the area. The replacement town Rabigh (رابغ) means 'comfortable' or 'pleasant.'
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