Rabigh

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Rabigh
رَابِغ
Al-Juḥfah
ٱلْجُحْفَة
City
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Websitewww.makkah.gov.sa/page/rabigh

Rabigh (

Arabic: ٱلْجُحْفَة, romanized: Al-Juḥfah).[5]

Due to the strategic location of Rabigh on the Red Sea, it has been the site of several high-profile projects such as the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Petro Rabigh and King Abdullah Economic City.[5] The Rabigh Governorate is divided into 5 marākiz (مَرَاكِز, centres), Rabigh, Nuweiba, Abwa', Mastoura and al-Qadimah. It is governed by Governor Khalid al-Ghanmi.

History

Masjid Miqat Al-Juhfah, Wadi Rabigh

The historical importance of the city is driven by the fact that it was a stopover for

Islamic prophet Muhammad. The city was also located along pre-Islamic caravan routes between Yemen and the Levant. As a coastal town, fishing was the main source of income for the people of Rabigh, until the discovery of oil.[5]

Rabigh is known to have existed before the advent of Islam. Even up to the 17th century, the area in and around the city was known by its old name, al-Juhfah, also spelt al-Johfah.[5] During the time of Muhammad, Rabigh was a frequent site of raids by Muslims on the Meccan caravans that passed through the region.[6] It has been recorded Sahih Bukhari that Muhammad defined Al-Juhfah as the miqat for pilgrims arriving for Hajj and Umrah from Egypt and the Levant.[7][8]

Ubaydah's expedition

Main article: Expedition of Ubaydah ibn al-Harith

According to Islamic historical sources, in April 623

Ubaydah ibn al-Harith shot an arrow at the Quraysh. This is known as the first arrow of Islam.[14][15] Despite this surprise attack, "they did not unsheath a sword or approach one another," and the Muslims returned empty-handed;[10][11][12] however, two Meccan traders left their caravan, became Muslim, and went with the expedition back to Medina.[14]

Ghadir Khumm

Main article: Ghadir Khumm
See also: Wikisource:The Last Sermon of Muhammad

The

Ali ibn Abi Talib as the Mawla of those for whom Muhammad was the Mawla.[16]

During a part of the sermon, he raised Ali's arm and asked the people, "Who has more priority over you than yourself?" They responded, "Allah and his messenger."[17] Muhammad then said:

Behold! Whosoever I am his Mawla, this Ali is his Mawla. O Allah! Stay firm in supporting those who stay firm in following him, be hostile to those who are hostile to him, help those who help him, and forsake those who forsake him. O people! This Ali is my brother, the executor of my [affairs], the container of my knowledge, my successor over my nation, and over the interpretation the Book of Allah, the mighty and the majestic, and the true inviter to its [implications]. He is the one who acts according to what pleases Him, fights His enemies, causes to adhere to His obedience, and advises against His disobedience. Surely, He is the successor of the Messenger of Allah, the commander of the believers, the guiding Imam, and the killer of the oath breakers, the transgressors, and the apostates. I speak by the authority of Allah. The word with me shall not be changed.

— Hadith of Ghadir Khumm.[18]

The event has been documented in Shi'ite and Sunni sources.

Modern history

With the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia and the completion of the East–West pipeline, Saudi Aramco chose Rabigh to be the site of their new refinery and port. Construction on the Rabigh refinery began in 1981, during the reign of King Fahd. The joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Japan's Sumitomo Chemical, the $10-billion Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company, also known as Petro Rabigh, was founded in 2005. It is currently the second-largest integrated oil refinery and petrochemical production facility in Saudi Arabia.[19]

Most other projects in and around Rabigh were built under

King Abdullah Port, one Saudi Arabia's largest ports, is situated in the city, and was inaugurated on 11 February 2019.[20]

Transport

Highway 5, Saudi Arabia's westernmost north-south highway, runs through Rabigh, providing access to

Qassim Province.[21] Highway 40 is accessible through Jeddah, providing connections to Mecca, Riyadh and Dammam
.

The nearest major airport to Rabigh is the

Haramain high-speed railway
stops at King Abdullah Economic City, providing high-speed rail connections to Jeddah, Mecca and Medina.

Culture

Natural landmarks

The Red Sea hosts many coral reefs, and is thus the site of several marine sanctuaries, many of which are situated close to the coast. The Five Corals Reef is one such reef situated approximately 15 km (9 mi) south west of Rabigh.

Sports

The

Saudi Second Division
.

See also

References

  1. ^ www.fallingrain.com/world/SA/14/Rabigh.html
  2. ^ aaqr.org/articles/aaqr-15-11-oa-0658
  3. ISSN 1680-8584
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  4. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Rabigh, Saudi Arabia". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  5. ^ a b c d "Once a sleepy coastal town, Rabigh is new center of opportunities". Arab News. 2009-09-23. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  6. OCLC 1035160797
    .
  7. ^ "Hadith - Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage) - Sahih al-Bukhari - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم)". sunnah.com. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  8. OCLC 222681584
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  9. ^ a b Ibn Ishaq/Guillaume, p. 281.
  10. ^ a b Ibn Saad/Bewley, p. 37.
  11. ^
    ISBN 978-983-9154-17-7
    .
  12. ^ a b c Mubarakpuri, S. R. (1979). Ar-Raheeq Al-Maktum [The Sealed Nectar]. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Darussalam Publications. p. 92.
  13. ISBN 978-9-9570-5164-8.Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here
  14. ^ a b Razwy, Sayed Ali Asgher. A Restatement of the History of Islam & Muslims. p. 128.
  15. ^ Muir, Sir William (1877). The Life of Mohammed. London.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  16. ^ "Ghadir Khumm". oxfordislamicstudies.com. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015.
  17. ^ Majd, Vahid. The Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (saww) at Ghadir Khum. p. 151.
  18. ^ Majd, Vahid. The Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (saww) at Ghadir Khum. pp. 152–154.
  19. ^ "Timeline". www.petrorabigh.com. Archived from the original on 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  20. ^ "King Abdullah Port". www.kingabdullahport.com.sa. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  21. ^ الأمير عبدالله يدشن طريق القصيم ـ المدينة المنورة ـ ينبع ـ رابغ ـ ثول السريع غدا. Al-Yaum (in Arabic). 2003-09-23.
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