Even before he was appointed as a prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him) detested idolatry. During the month of Ramadan, he would take provisions and withdraw to the Hira Cave on Jabal al-Nur, where he would stay for days in meditation and reflection. He derived great spiritual pleasure and solace from this practice. The Hira Cave, which still exists today, is only tall enough for a person to stand and long enough to lie down.
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During Wuquf, performing the Maghrib and Isha prayers together is considered obligatory (wajib) according to the Hanafi school of thought. Staying in Muzdalifah until Fajr (dawn) is considered Sunnah, while performing Wuquf between Fajr and sunrise is wajib. (Ibn Abidin, Istanbul 1984, II,511)
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It is the name of a region located between Mecca and Ta’if, as well as a small mountain in that area. The mountain is also called “Jabal al-Rahmah”, meaning “Mountain of Mercy.” The Mount Arafat area is a sacred place where Allah accepts prayers. Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) and Eve (peace be upon her) met here, Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) met with the chief of angels Gabriel (peace be upon him) here, and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) delivered a sermon to his Companions at this site.
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