16/11/2023
Why are these pillars covered with white ?
This area, on the side of the King Abdul Aziz gate in Masjid Al Haram, is believed to have been the location of the house of Umme Hani (رضي الله عنها). It was from here that the Prophet (ﷺ) was summoned by Jibraeel (عليه السلام) and taken to Bait Al Maqdis in Jerusalem. This incident is known as ‘al-Isra’ (the night journey). Umme Hani (رضي الله عنها) was the cousin of the Prophet (ﷺ) and the daughter of Abu Talib.
