Jabal ar-Rahmah (Mount of Mercy)

Jabal ar-Rahmah, the Mount of Mercy — the granite hill on the plain of Arafat with a white pillar on its summit.

• Where: about 18.0 km from Masjid al-Haram in a straight line, on its south-east side (21.35480, 39.98410)
• City: Makkah

History

The hill rises about 70 m above the plain. Tradition places the reunion of Adam and Hawwa here, and the Prophet ﷺ stood at its foot on the day of Arafat in the Farewell Pilgrimage. The white pillar on top was raised in later centuries as a marker; broad steps now lead to the summit.

What to do there

• See the hill and, if you wish, walk up the steps for the view across the plain — only when it is cool.
• Make dua anywhere on the plain; there is nothing to touch, kiss or write on the rocks.

Tips for pilgrims

• Do not write names on the rocks or tie cloths to the pillar; these are innovations the guides discourage.
• Outside Hajj the site is quiet and taxis wait at the car park.

Nearby places

• Arafat — 1.5 km away
• Muzdalifah — 5.9 km away
• Mina — 11.5 km away
• Jabal Thawr — 14.1 km away

Sources

• Wikipedia: Jabal ar-Rahmah

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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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