Grave and Tomb of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (The Sacred Chamber)
The Prophet ﷺ is buried in the Sacred Chamber, along with two of his most faithful companions and the first two caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab. The Sacred Chamber was once the house (hujra) of his wife Aisha – the house in which he was staying in at the time […]
Masjid al-Nabawi (المسجد النبوي)
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 […]
Masjid Dhul Hulayfah
Masjid Dhul Hulayfah (Arabic: مسجد ذي الحليفة) also known as Masjid al-Shajarah (Arabic: مسجد الشجرة) is a mosque which serves as the Miqat for pilgrims travelling from Madinah to Makkah, with the intention of performing Hajj or Umrah. Source: https://hajjumrahplanner.com/masjid-dhul-hulayfah/
Jabal Uhud
Jabal Uhud (Arabic: جبل أحد) is the largest mountain in Madinah, measuring 1,077 metres. It was the site of the Battle of Uhud, the second military encounter between the Muslims and Meccan forces. Source: https://hajjumrahplanner.com/jabal-uhud/
Cave of 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. Source: https://hajjumrahplanner.com/cave-mount-uhud/
Martyrs of Uhud Cemetery
The Martyrs of Uhud Cemetery (Arabic: مقبرة شهداء أحد) contains the bodies of 70 Shuhada (martyrs) who were killed during the Battle of Uhud, the most notable being the uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib I. Source: https://hajjumrahplanner.com/martyrs-uhud-cemetery/
