Jabal Sela (Battle of the Trench)

Jabal Sela — the small mountain in the old city that sheltered the Muslims during the Battle of the Trench, with Masjid al-Fath on its slope.

• Where: about 1.7 km from Masjid an-Nabawi in a straight line, on its north-west side (24.47709, 39.59887)
• City: Madinah

History

During the siege of the Trench (5 AH) the Muslim camp lay between Sela and the trench dug across the open ground to the north; the Prophet ﷺ prayed for victory on its slope, where Masjid al-Fath now stands. The mountain, of dark rock, rises about 80 m above the surrounding streets and is ringed by the Seven Mosques.

What to do there

• Visit with the Seven Mosques; a short path leads up the slope to Masjid al-Fath.

Tips for pilgrims

• Wear shoes with grip: the path to the upper mosque is steep and smooth.

Nearby places

• The Seven Mosques (Masjid al-Fath) — 380 m away
• Masjid al-Ghamamah — 1.5 km away
• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — 1.6 km away
• Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (Green Dome) — 1.7 km away

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-25. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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