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Madinah Guide

Sacred Sites in Madinah

4 places for pilgrims

Masjid an-Nabawi

Religious

المسجد النبوي

The Prophet's Mosque, the second holiest mosque in Islam. Originally built by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) upon his arrival in Madinah after the Hijrah. One prayer here equals 1,000 prayers elsewhere. The mosque contains the Prophet's tomb, the Rawdah, and the original Suffah area where the Companions (RA) used to study.

Tips
  • -The mosque is open 24 hours. Visit during less crowded times (late night or early morning)
  • -Men and women have separate entrances and sections
  • -The distinctive green dome marks the location of the Prophet's tomb
  • -Free Zamzam water is available at stations throughout the mosque
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Sahih al-Bukhari 1190 (Sahih)

Rawdah ash-Sharifah

ReligiousDua Accepted

الروضة الشريفة

The Rawdah is the area between the Prophet's pulpit (minbar) and his house (now his tomb). The Prophet (SAW) said, 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise.' It is distinguished by green carpeting, compared to the red carpeting in the rest of the mosque.

Evidence for Dua Being Accepted
Sahih al-Bukhari 1195 (Sahih)
Tips
  • -Access to the Rawdah is managed via timed entry. Book through the Nusuk app
  • -The area is small and very crowded. Be patient and gentle with fellow worshippers
  • -Pray two rakahs if possible, and spend time making dua
  • -Women have separate allocated times for Rawdah visits
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Sahih al-Bukhari 1195 (Sahih)

Masjid Quba

ReligiousDua Accepted

مسجد قباء

The first mosque ever built in Islam, founded by the Prophet (SAW) upon his arrival in the outskirts of Madinah during the Hijrah. The Prophet (SAW) said that praying in Masjid Quba is equivalent to performing an Umrah. It was recently expanded and renovated into a beautiful modern mosque.

Evidence for Dua Being Accepted
Sunan an-Nasa'i 699 (Sahih)
Tips
  • -Located about 5 km south of Masjid an-Nabawi
  • -The Prophet (SAW) used to visit Masjid Quba on Saturdays
  • -Pray two rakahs for the reward equivalent to Umrah
  • -Easily reachable by taxi or ride-hailing apps from the central area
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 699 (Sahih)Sahih Muslim 1399 (Sahih)

Jannat al-Baqi

Religious

جنة البقيع

The main cemetery of Madinah, located adjacent to the southeastern wall of Masjid an-Nabawi. Many of the Prophet's Companions (RA), family members, and wives are buried here, including Uthman ibn Affan (RA), Hasan ibn Ali (RA), and several wives of the Prophet (SAW). The Prophet (SAW) used to visit this cemetery and make dua for those buried there.

Tips
  • -Open to men after Fajr and Asr prayers (times may vary)
  • -Women can view from outside the fence but are generally not permitted to enter
  • -Recite the Sunnah dua for visiting the graveyard upon entry
  • -No photography is permitted inside the cemetery
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Sahih Muslim 974 (Sahih)