Al-Rabadha City – Historic Islamic City on the Kufa Pilgrimage Route

Al-Rabadha City is located east of Madinah and was an important Islamic city along the pilgrimage route from Kufa to Makkah, known as the Zubaydah Road. During the time of Omar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), it served as a grazing area for the Muslims’ horses. Later, it became a key station for pilgrims traveling the route.

The city is mentioned in the accounts of Abu Dhar al-Ghifari, who moved to Al-Rabadha during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) in 30 AH (651 CE). Abu Dhar established a mosque there, where he eventually died and was buried.

Al-Rabadha was one of the best resting places for pilgrims on the pilgrimage road, and its remains can still be seen today.