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Tracing the Footsteps of Faith: A Journey Through Makkah’s Sacred History For a long time, I carried a deep-seated wish in my heart: to stand at the mouth of the Cave of Hira . While life in Jeddah kept me close to Makkah, the right moment had always remained elusive—until a quiet Saturday morning finally paved the way. What started as a simple newspaper clipping about a historical tour from Sharafiyah turned into one of the most profound journeys of my life. The Early Morning Departure Our journey began at the break of dawn. Four of us shared a taxi to reach Sharafiyah by 6:45 AM. As our large 50-seater bus pulled away—carrying only twenty eager travelers—the horizon began to glow. A deep crimson sun rose over the eastern sky, painting a majestic backdrop as we set our sights on Makkah. Our guide began his narrative immediately, turning the bus into a rolling classroom of Islamic history. While my previous trips during the rains had shown me a rare...