Abu Qubays (mountain)

Abu Qubays () is a sacred mountain which resides on the eastern frontier of "Al-Masjid Al-Haram" in Makkah, in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia.
Description.
Although the exact origin of its name is unknown, it is believed to be called "Al-Amīn" () in pagan times because an alleged "black stone" resided there according to Muslims. According to another legend, this mountain was also called the "Maghārat al-Kanz" (, "Treasure Cave"), and this was believed to be the first place where the first of men stayed and were buried after their death. According to tradition, this is the place where the Islamic "Nabi" (Prophet) Muhammad showed the miracle of breaking the moon into two pieces and then re-attaching those pieces on demand of disbelievers of the Makkah.