Madinah Ziarats (Sacred Sites)

Masjid Nabawi ﷺ

Masjid al-Nabawi (Arabic: المسجد النبوي; “The Prophet’s Mosque”) was built by the Prophet ﷺ shortly after his migration from Makkah to Madinah in 1 AH (622 CE). It was originally a small mosque built from mud bricks and palm fronds but has undergone several expansions throughout history making it one of the largest mosques in the world today. The grave of the Prophet ﷺ, as well as the graves of two of his most faithful companions, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab I, are located within the mosque, making Masjid al-Nabawi one of the most visited sites of ziyarah.

Masjid Ghamamah

The history of the Ghamama Masjid begins with a remarkable event that took place during the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The word “Ghamama” means “cloud” in Arabic, and the Mosque was named after a miraculous event involving clouds. According to Islamic tradition, it was on this spot that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led the prayer for rain (Salat al-Istisqa). After the prayer, clouds gathered over the sky, and rain fell, ending a period of drought in Madinah.

Masjid Abu Bakr al-Siddiq

Masjid Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Arabic: مسجد ابي بكر الصديق) is a mosque situated on a site where the Prophet ﷺ is reported to have performed Eid salah.

Masjid Ali

Masjid al-Imam Ali ibn Talib (Arabic: مسجد الإمام علي بن أبي طالب) is a mosque located at the site at which the Prophet ﷺ is reported to have performed Eid salah. There is another mosque in Madinah which shares the same name.

Masjid Ijaba

Masjid al-Ijabah (Arabic: مسجد الإجابة) is a mosque located approximately half a kilometre east of Masjid Nabawi.

Mount Uhud

The Cave of Mount Uhud (Arabic: غار جبل احد) is the location where the Prophet ﷺ and some of his companions retreated to during the Battle of Uhud.

Masjid Quba

Masjid Quba (Arabic: مسجد قباء) was the first mosque to be built by the Prophet ﷺ after his arrival in Madinah from Makkah. It is situated approximately 3.25 kilometres from Masjid Nabawi. For those who arrive in Madinah before or after performing Hajj or Umrah, a visit to Masjid Quba carries profound significance and promises great spiritual reward. This visit serves as a means of connecting with the memories of the Prophet’s ﷺ blessed Hijrah (migration) and his relentless efforts to spread the message of Islam. Furthermore, as stated by the Prophet ﷺ, praying in the mosque gives the same reward as performing Umrah.

Masjid Qiblatain

Masjid al-Qiblatain is named due to the historical event where worshippers were commanded to change their direction of prayer from Jerusalem to the Kaaba during prayer within the mosque. It is also known as Masjid Bani Salamah, named after its location in the Bani Salamah village. The Bani Salamah clan was part of the Khazraj tribe.