1 - Abū Hurayrah t narrated that the Prophet
ﷺ
said: "By him in whose hand is my soul, verily, ‘Īsá Ibn Maryam (peace be upon
them) will enter (the state of) Iẖrām for Hajj or ‘Umrah or both from Fajj Ar Rawẖā’." (Muslim).
2 - Ibn ‘Umar (may Allāh be pleased with them) narrated that the Prophet r prayed at Sharaf Ar Rawẖā’, to the right of the road
when going to Makkah, and to its left when returning. (Narrated by Az Zubayr Ibn Bakkār).
Historical overview:
Ar Rawẖā’: a vast area on the caravan route between Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarah and Makkah Al Mukarramah, extending
towards the southwest of Al-Madīnah Al-Munawwarahfor approximately 25 km, starting from Sharaf Ar Rawẖā’ and ending at Al
Muns̱araf (Al Musayjīd). It is rich in historical landmarks, mountains, and valleys. It has been narrated that it was a path for
prophets heading to the sacred house of Allāh for H̱ajj.
The Prophet ﷺ prayed in many of its places. Its most famous landmarks are Sharaf Ar Rawẖā’, ‘Irq Ad͟h D͟hubyah, the well of Ar Rawẖā’, Mount Warqān, Mount Shanūkah, and Fajj Ar Rawẖā’. The Prophet ﷺ took it as a path to the battle of Badr, the conquest of Makkah, the farewell pilgrimage, and other battles. Ar Rawẖāʼ bore witness to many events from the fragrant Prophetic biography. In the Saudi era, it received special attention—the well was restored, and the surrounding area developed—preserving it as a destination that continues to inspire visitors with lessons and reflections.