Madinah Guide
From religious and historic landmarks to museums, gardens and restaurants. Discover Al Madinah's destinations by what interests you.
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ReligiousThe second of the Two Holy Mosques and the greatest mosque in Islam after Al-Masjid Al-Haram. Muslims from all over the world come to pray in it, and its landmarks are tied to the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the home of his Companions, the Muhajirun and the Ansar.
Discover moreReligiousThe first mosque built in Islam. Our Prophet laid its foundation stone with his own blessed hands, the Muhajirun and the Ansar raised its walls, and Allah declared its merit in the Quran: “A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in.” [At-Tawbah: 108]
Discover moreReligiousOne of Al Madinah’s historic landmarks. Everyone heading to the Kaaba from Al Madinah, or passing through it, comes here to set aside worldly appearances and set off in the garments of ihram on a journey of faith, seeking only Allah and the Hereafter.
Discover moreReligiousA historic mosque at the foot of Mount Uhud, linked to the events of the Battle of Uhud.
Discover moreReligiousA historic mosque built where the Prophet ﷺ prayed. Muslims visit it today to see its unique architecture and to recall the parts of the life of the Prophet and his Companions connected to it.
Discover moreReligiousA prayer place of the Prophet ﷺ with the honour of being first: here the Messenger of Allah ﷺ led the first Friday prayer in Al Madinah after his migration from Makkah. It lies about 2,300 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque.
Discover moreReligiousOne of the places where the Prophet ﷺ led the Eid prayer, named after Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him), Caliph of the Muslims and husband of the Prophet’s daughter. It remains a lasting landmark, a witness to how closely the Companions followed the Prophet ﷺ in the places where he prayed.
Discover moreReligiousOne of Al Madinah’s best-known mosques, its name tied to the change of the qiblah from Jerusalem to the Kaaba.
Discover moreReligiousA mosque 200 m from the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque. It was a prayer ground where the Messenger of Allah ﷺ led the Eid and rain prayers, and its corners and courtyards hold many events of the Prophet’s life and the long history of Muslim civilisation.
Discover moreReligiousIn this place blessings overflowed and multiplied for the people of Al Madinah through the prayer of the Prophet ﷺ, and here the Prophet ﷺ declared Al Madinah a sanctuary, as Ibrahim (peace be upon him) declared Makkah.
Discover moreReligiousA prayer ground 150 m from the courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ led the Eid prayer here, as did his first Caliph, Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, after whom it was later named.
Discover moreReligiousA place visitors to Al Madinah seek out: a group of small mosques built near the site of the Battle of the Trench, in memory of that event.
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