Al Jumum

Governotate in Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
21°37′N 39°42′E / 21.617°N 39.700°E / 21.617; 39.700Country Saudi ArabiaProvinceMakkah ProvinceTime zoneUTC+3 (EAT) • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EAT)

Al Jumum is a governorate in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia.[1] The Expedition of Zaid ibn Haritha in al-Jumum took place in September, 627AD, 6AH of the Islamic calendar at this location during the era of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.[2]

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References

  1. ^ National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. GeoNames database entry. (search) Accessed 12 May 2011.
  2. ^ Hawarey, Mosab (2010). The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). Islamic Book Trust. ISBN 9789957051648.Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here
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