If you’re a SirahMaps member, you already know that the SirahMaps Interactive Map of Makkah is a historically accurate map that allows you to explore the ancient city of Makkah as it existed during the lifetime of Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) (632–570 CE). But imagine also...
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Behind the Scenes: Determining the Position of Maqām Ibrāhīm (A New Approach)
Maqām Ibrāhīm is the famous stone Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham) (PBUH) stood upon while reconstructing the Kaʿbah upon its original foundations with the assistance of his son, Ismāʿīl (Ishmael) (PBUH). Known in English as the Station (or “Standing Place”) of Abraham,...
Behind the Scenes: How Many People Lived in Makkah during the Lifetime of Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ)?
Have you ever wondered how many people lived in Makkah during the lifetime of Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ)? Makkah is not just Islām’s holiest city, but also where the Prophet (ﷺ) was born and grew up, surrounded by his people—the powerful tribe of Quraysh, which had many...
The Makkah Map Comes to TEDxKuwaitCity
One of the highlights of working for the last several years to resurrect the geography of Makkah and create an accurate map of the ancient city as it existed during the lifetime of Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) has been the level of interest and enthusiasm people have shown...
Welcome to SirahMaps – A New Resource for Early Makkan History & Geography!
Peace be upon you – and welcome to SirahMaps.com, a unique on-line resource dedicated to portraying early Islamic history, geography, and the sīrah (biography) of Prophet Muḥammad (ﷺ) with the use of interactive maps and other audio-visual technology. If you’re new to...