Al-Abwā'

Al-Abwa lies between Mecca and Medina on the old route followed by travellers and pilgrims between the two holy cities. Its market formed part of a network of stopping places along that road. Islamic tradition places the grave of Amina, the mother of Muhammad, here; after the Hijra, Muhammad also led an expedition to the district, known by the name of Al-Abwa or nearby Waddan.