The article showcases well-known and historically important sites to explore in Madinah al Munawara. Each site is accompanied by a short historical overview and its exact Google location for easy reference while visiting Madinah. Below is a detailed list of the sites covered in this article:
Masjid-al-Nabawi
It's also called the Prophet's Mosque and it's in Madinah.
Inside, you'll find the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
It's the second-biggest mosque in the world.
There's a special spot in the mosque called Riyaz-ul-Jannah, which is believed to be a garden from Heaven.
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Masjid-al-Quba
The first mosque ever built in Islam.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said praying just two units of prayer here is as good as doing an Umrah (small pilgrimage).
It's about 3.5 kilometers south of the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, so it's easy to get to.
You can walk straight from the Prophet's Mosque using a pathway called Quba Avenue/Quba Road to reach this mosque directly.
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Masjid-al-Qiblatain
It's also called the Mosque of Two Qiblas.
During prayers here, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) got a message from Allah to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Makkah. This event is written in the Quran (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 144).
It's around 2.5 kilometers away from the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.
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Jannat ul Baqi
Is the oldest and first Islamic Cemetry in Madinah
Daughters of Prophet Muhammed are buried here
All wives except two (Khadijah and Maimoonah ra) of Prophet Muhammad are buried here.
3rd Caliph of Islam, Uthman bin Affan is buried here.
Over 10,000 Sahaba (Companions) of Prophet Muhammad are buried here
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Quba Avenue
It is a road/pathway that connects Masjid-al-Nabawi with Quba Mosque
This path was taken by Prophet Muhammad every Friday after Asar to go to Masjid-e-Quba.
The path also houses a lot of shops and play areas for children
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Mount Uhud
2nd battle of Islam took place here, a major conflict between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca during the time of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
The mountain is approximately 1,077 meters (3,533 feet) high.
Prophet Muhammed said Mount Uhud is a mountain that loves us (the believers) and that we love it.
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Shuhada (Cemetry of Martyrs)
The Martyrs of Uhud Cemetery contains the bodies of 70 Shuhada (martyrs) who were killed during the Battle of Uhud.
The most notable being the uncle of the Prophet, Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib RA
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Archer's Hill Uhud
Prophet Muhammad strategically stationed a group of seventy archers led by Abdullah ibn Jubair at this location.
Initially, the Muslim forces had the advantage, but some archers abandoned their positions prematurely, enticed by the spoils of war.
This error led to a significant loss for the Muslims, including the revered uncle of Prophet Muhammad, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib.
The outcome of the battle taught the Muslim community a crucial lesson in the importance of discipline and obedience.
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Uhud Cave (Ghar-e-Uhud)
Prophet Muhammad retreated here from the plain of Uhud while he was injured in the battle of Uhud.
It is believed he was struck by an axe and had lost 4 teeth, two of which were buried here.
One of the teeth is believed to be in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
In the present day, the cave is sealed by the Saudi Government, however, the cave can be viewed from the street leading to it.
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Well of Ghars (Bir Ghars)
Bir Ghars was among the wells cherished by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) for its refreshing water.
He drank from it, performed ablution (Wudhu) with its water, and requested to be washed with its water after his passing.
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Well of Uthman bin Affan(Roomah Well)
Roomah Well (the well of the truly guided Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan RA ).
An ancient well originally belonging to a man from the Ghifar tribe by the name of “Roomah”.
The well held the freshest of waters during the prophetic age. Muslims were in dire need of the well, which, at the time, was owned by a Jewish man who sold its water.
The Messenger of Allah motivated his companions to buy the water and donate it as a charity for Muslims.
Therefore, Uthman ibn Affan RA bought it and spent it for the cause of Allah. He then further dug the well and expanded it, and so it was renamed after him.
Today, there is no access to this well as it is protected by the farm's boundary wall. However, you can view the pulley wheel of the well from the street.
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Garden of Salman Farsi
300 date palms which were planted by The Blessed Prophet Muhammed himself to free his companion Salman Al Farsi (RA).
The garden also contains a well with beautifully fresh sweet water.
You can visit the garden, taste the water, and buy dates from this blessed garden. It is located a few minutes away from the Ghars Well.
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King Fahd Quran Printing Complex
The Quran Printing Press in Madina, Saudi Arabia is one of the largest and most technologically advanced Quran printing presses in the world.
It produces high-quality copies of the Quran in a variety of sizes and formats, and it distributes them to countries all over the world.
The press was established in 1984, and it has since become a major center for the production and distribution of the Quran.
It is equipped with the latest printing technology, and it employs a team of highly skilled and experienced workers.
You can request a free copy of the Quran in your language or script here
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