Madinah Guide

Al-Munawwarah — the City of Light. The resting place of the Prophet ﷺ and a city of profound peace.

Key Sites

• ◆Masjid al-NabawiThe Prophet's ﷺ Mosque — the second holiest in Islam. The green dome marks the rawdah. Visit between Fajr and 9 am for less crowding.
• ◆Rawdah al-ShareefahThe blessed garden between the Prophet's ﷺ pulpit and his house. Women: dedicated entry slots via the Nusuk registration.
• ◆Jannatul BaqiThe main cemetery of Madinah — resting place of many Companions and family of the Prophet ﷺ. Men enter at set timings; women may view from outside.
• ◆Masjid QubaThe first mosque built in Islam. Two rakʿah here equals one Umrah in reward. A 15-minute drive from Masjid al-Nabawi.
• ◆Jabal UhudSite of the Battle of Uhud — resting place of Sayyidunā Ḥamzah (RA) and the martyrs. A 10-minute drive north; the visit is highly recommended.
• ◆Masjid al-QiblataynThe Mosque of Two Qiblas — where the qibla was turned mid-prayer from Jerusalem to Makkah. A brief but meaningful visit.

Duas for Madinah

Recite these when entering the mosque and standing before the Prophet's ﷺ chamber.

Mosque Etiquette

• ◆Lower your voice inside and around the mosque at all times.
• ◆Send salawat abundantly upon the Prophet ﷺ.
• ◆Face the qibla, not the green dome, when making du'a.
• ◆Men and women enter through separate designated gates.
• ◆Photography is prohibited inside the rawdah area.
• ◆Silence your phone throughout the mosque.
• ◆Remove your shoes before entering; use the free shoe bags.
• ◆Be patient near the rawdah — avoid pushing in the crowd.