The Holy Prophet’s (sa) Heartfelt Farewell to Mecca
Whilst departing from behind the Ka‘bah, the Holy Prophet (sa) turned his blessed countenance towards Mecca and addressed the city with the following words:
“O Mecca, by God, from all of Allah’s lands you indeed are the dearest to me and most beloved to Allah as well and if your people did not force me out, I would never have left.”
(Muhammad (sa) Rasulullahi Walladhina Ma‘ahu, Abdul Hameed, Vol. 3, p. 59, Baab Al-Hijrat, Egypt)