Ziyarat in Madinah

Masjid Al Nabawi

Ziyarat Madinah refers to the pilgrimage and visit to the holy city of Madinah, where Muslims go to pay their respects to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and to visit sacred sites tied to the early days of Islam. The most significant site in Madinah is the Prophet’s Mosque, where the Prophet’s tomb lies, and it is considered one of the holiest places for Muslims to visit after Makkah. Visitors also pay homage at other historical landmarks such as the Quba Mosque, the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH), and the site of the Battle of Uhud.

Ziyarat Madinah is an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the life of the Prophet (PBUH) and the early history of Islam, fostering spiritual growth, deepening their faith, and seeking blessings through prayers at these revered sites.

Jannat Al Baqi

From the balcony of the Bab Abdulaziz minaret, a contemporary aerial view of the cemetery looking east. As one of the two holiest cemeteries in Islamic tradition, the grounds of al-Baqi' retain great significance for Muslims as many of Muhammad's family and companions are buried there. Asa'ad Bin Zararah was the first person to be interred here after the prophet Muhammad arrived in Medina and the location was designated as a burial ground.

Masjid Quba

Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) constructed the Quba Mosque, the first mosque in Islam, in 622 AD, the year he moved from Mecca to Yathrib, an event that Muslims consider marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It is therefore older than 14 centuries!

This mosque has undergone numerous enlargement and refurbishment projects since Muslim monarchs have always taken care of it. For instance, it was greatly expanded to accommodate the enormous number of tourists during the reign of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd ibn Abd Al-Aziz. As a result, it is now many times larger than its original site. Originally 1,600 m2, the prayer space is now 5,035 m2, and the entire area is 13,500 m2.

The first of the Quba Mosque's four minarets was constructed during the rule of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz. The roof is ornamented with exquisite white domes, comprising six large and 56 minor ones, and they are all 47 metres high. A sizable open yard divides the mosque's southern and northern sections, and when necessary, automatic fibreglass parasols built in this yard are raised.

Masjid Qiblatain

One of Madinah's most beautiful landmarks is Masjid al-Qiblatayn. The name alludes to the manner in which Mecca's Kaaba replaced Al-Aqsa Mosque as the Qibla (direction of prayer). The Prophet (peace be upon him) was instructed by divine inspiration to perform the final two units of a four-unit prayer in Rajjab, 2 Hijri, facing the Holy Kaaba rather than the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The 3,920 m2 mosque is situated in Madinah's northwest region.

The mosque's structure exhibits the elegance and grandeur of Islamic design; both the exterior and the interior walls are tastefully adorned. In the course of its lengthy existence, it has undergone numerous renovations. First renovated in 87 Hijri/706 AD under the rule of Umar ibn Abd Al-Aziz, it had a second renovation in 893 Hijri/1488 AD under Shaheen Al-Jamali. King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, the country's founder, oversaw its final enlargement and redecoration in 1350 Hijri.