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جبل سلع
Mount Sela (Jabal Sela) is a small rocky mountain in western Medine, closely associated with the Battle of the Trench (5 AH). It served as a strategic vantage point during the siege. The Seven Mosques are situated on its slopes. Some narrations mention Hz. Peygamber (PBUH) prayed on this mount, and it offers views of the historic trench line area.
Mount Sela played a strategic role during the Battle of the Trench in 5 AH. It served as the Muslim camp's natural defense on one side while the trench defended the other approaches. Hz. Peygamber (PBUH) set up his command tent near this mountain, and the Seven Mosques on its slopes mark positions held during the siege. The mountain is also mentioned in some narrations related to other events in the seerah. It rises about 80 meters above the surrounding area and is made of dark basaltic rock.
Mount Sela is a witness to one of the most critical battles in early Islamic history. It served as a natural fortress and strategic position during the siege of Medine. Its proximity to the Seven Mosques connects it to the dua and perseverance of Hz. Peygamber (PBUH) and his companions during a moment of extreme trial.
Mount Sela is located in western Medine near the Seven Mosques area. The mountain can be viewed from the surrounding streets. Climbing it is not sunnet as the terrain is rough and there are no maintained paths. The best way to appreciate the site is to visit the Seven Mosques at its base and view the mountain from the surrounding area. The historical significance is best understood in the context of the Battle of the Trench, which can be studied before visiting. The area is accessible by taxi from Mescid-i Nebevi.