Gatherings at Dar al-Arqam

The Prophet ﷺ used the house of al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqam near Mount Safa as a secret meeting place to teach Islam to new converts. This house became the first center of Islamic learning where the Prophet recited Quran, taught prayers, and strengthened the faith of early Muslims. Many notable companions accepted Islam here. The house could accommodate around 40 people and served this purpose until the public declaration of Islam.