At a glance
- Region
- Arabia
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Summary
A spot where the Prophet camped on his return from Tabuk, an hour's daylight between it and Medina. 1
The name
In the editors' footnote: Abu Dharr said it stands in the original with fatha on the hamza (Awan), while al-Khashni transmits it with damma. 1
The event
The Prophet camped at it when news of the mosque reached him, and he ordered its demolition (the demolition event). 2
Connections
- Site of
- The demolition of Masjid al-Dirar
- Located in
- Medina
People and things also explored
The expedition to Tabuk· The builders of the mosque ask the Prophet to pray in it· Muhammad· Mosque of the Two Qiblas· Prophet's Mosque· The Sanctuary of Medina· Judaism in Arabia before Islam· Medina's society at the Hijra
Sources
- al-Sira al-Nabawiyya — Ibn Hisham, al-Saqqa edition (1355/1936) , 4/173
- al-Sira al-Nabawiyya — Ibn Hisham, al-Saqqa edition (1355/1936) , 4/173-174
Cite this page
islam.museum contributors. “Dhu Awan”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/place/dhu-awan/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-12.