Hajrah

Hajrah (Arabic: الحجرة‎) is a town about 150 km (93 mi) south-east of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 20°14′N 41°03′E / 20.233°N 41.050°E / 20.233; 41.050

Muhammad ventured here to complete his journey and mission to spread Islam. Although he was exiled from Mecca, he returned shortly after amassing followers in Hajrah.

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