A stronghold among Yathrib's ancient fortresses northeast of Madinah; witnessed the Trench's preparation and the Ansār's watch.
17-01-1448 مُحَرَّم 1448هـ · 02-07-2026
Umm al-Qura method · {Asia/Riyadh}
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﴿مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ﴾«كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ﷺ يَطُوفُ عَلَى الْحَرَّاسِ مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ فِي اللَّيَالِي.»The Prophet ﷺ would visit the Ansari guards in the fortresses during the night of the Trench, reassuring them and his women. Uṭum Rātij was among the strongest forts guarding Madinah's north.
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