Madinah Al-Munawara Related Information

About Al Madinah Al-Munawara

Madinah (Almadina Al-Munawara) the light city, is the city of the Prophet Muhammad

and also his burial place. It was the first Islamic City to support the Prophet Muhammad

, and it joined him in fighting decisive battles which were instrumental in the victory of Islam and its subsequent spread. This is the city of the "Ansar" (Supporters) and their brothers the "Muhajireen" (Emigrants), who together formed the first Islamic army which entered Makkah in triumph eight years after the Prophet's "Hijrah" (Migration). It was a city which loved the Prophet

, and which he in turn loved. On its soil he built his sacred mosque, and it was here that he was buried.

Madinah was also the city of the "Khulfai Rashiduun" (Orthodox Caliphs of Islam), who shouldered the responsibility of Jihad, or holy struggle, fighting against renegades and propagating Islam in the countries surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. It was the seat of the first Islamic state, and witnessed the Prophet's companions administering the affairs of the Moslem community, compiling the Holy Koran, and dispatching armies to Persia, Syria and Egypt.

It is now the city of the Second Holy Mosque, and the Monarch, government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia take pride in serving and developing it in keeping with its distinguished status in Islamic history.

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Importance Of Madinah Al-Munawara

Masjid-an Nabawi

Unique Merit of the Prophet's Mosque. The Prophet Muhammad

himself participated in the construction of this mosque, called it "My Mosque" and led prayers in it for years. It is a great privilege for the pilgrims to visit our beloved Prophet's tomb. The Holy Prophet Muhammad

is reported to have said:

"A salaat performed in the Prophet's Mosque is better than a thousand salaats in any other place except Masjid al-Haram in Makkah" - Bukhari and Muslim.
"The person who offers 40 prayers consecutively in my Mosque, without missing a prayer in between, will secure immunity from the fire of Hell and other torments and also from hypocrisy." - reported by Hazrat Anas
"The person who comes solely for the purpose of paying a visit to my grave, has a right on me that I should intercede for him." - from Ilm al-Fiqh, Vol. V
"The person who performs Hajj and then visits my Tomb, will be regarded as though he had seen me in my worldly life." - Baihaqi

Location, Climate, Population and Names Of Madinah Al-Munawara

Madinah is located in the north-western part of the Kingdom, to the east of the Red Sea, which lies only 250 km (155 miles) away from it. It is surrounded by a number of mountains: Al-Hujaj, or Pilgrims' Mountain to the West, Salaa to the north-west, Al-E'er or Caravan Mountain to the south and Uhad to the north Madinah is situated on a flat mountain plateau at the junction of the three valleys of Al-Aql, Al-Aqiq, and Al-Himdh. For this reason, there are large green areas amidst a dry mountainous region. The city is 620 metres (2,04 ft) above sea level. Its western and southwestern parts have many volcanic rocks. Madinah lies at the meeting-point of longitude 39?36' east and latitude 24?28' north. It covers an area of about 50 square kilometres (19 square miles).
Madinah is very hot in summer, but its weather is moderate in autumn and spring and mild in winter.
In 1926, Madinah's population totalled 50,000. Its population today is more than 500,000.
Madinah has 95 names, including Taibah,Tabah, Qubbat Al-Islam, Al-Mu'mina, Al-Mubarakah, Al-Mukhtarah, Dar Al-Abrar, Dar Al-Sunnah, Dar Al-Akhyar, Dar Al-Fateh, Dhat Al-Hirar, Dhat Al-Nakhl, Al-Barrah and Al-Jaberah.

Places To Visit in and around Madinah Al-Munawara

It is Musthabb to visit the dwellers of Baqi in Madinah, and to visit other sacred places and the mosques and wells of the Prophet Muhammad

Jannat-ul-Baqi

Jannat-ul-Baqi is the graveyard lying in the east of Madinah. Innumerable companions of the Prophet Muhammad

and saints are buried there. It is mustahabb to visit the dwellers of Baqi specially on Fridays.

Badar

The plain of Badar is 20 miles south west of Madinah where the first battle between 313 Muslims and 1000 Qureish of Makkah took place in 624 A.D. The Muslims had seventy camels and two horses whereas the Qureish had a cavalry of 200 Horses and 700 camels. They were superior in weapons too, but Muslims were victorious because they were strong in morale and strategy due to the leadership of the Holy Prophet

Martyrs of Uhad

Three miles to the north of Madinah is the mountain about which the Mesenger of Allah

said "Uhad is a mountain that loves us and we love it." The "Ghazwah Uhud" (war) took place here in the year 3 A.H. it is mustahabb to visit martyrs of Uhud, the mountain itself and its mosques on Thursday after the Fajr prayers. The grave of Hazrat Hamzah lies here, where one should offer salam.

Mosques in and around Madinah Al-Munawara

There are many other mosques in and around Madinah apart from Masjid Nabawi. The Prophet Muhammad

and his Companions prayed in these mosques. It is mustahabb to visit these mosques, some of which still exist.

Masjid Quba

It is about two miles south-west from Masjid-an Nabawi. This is the very first mosque of the muslims. The Prophet Muhammad and his companions built it with their own hands. This is the first mosque in the history of Islam whose foundation stone was laid down by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself on his migration to Madinah. To offer 2 rakaats of nafl in it is equal to one Umrah.

Masjid Juma

It is near Bustan al Jaza in the valley Zanuna to the east on the new road to Quba. The Messenger of Allah prayed the first Friday there.

Masjid Qiblatain

It is situated to the north-west near the valley Aqiq. In this mosque, Allah SWT directed Prophet Muhammad , who was in the middle of a salaat along with "sahaba karam", to turn his face from Islam's first qibla, "Bait-ul-Muqqadis", (Masjid Alaqs in Jerusalem) to "Ka'ba" in "Masjid al-Haram" in Makka. Consequently, this mosque is known as a mosque with two qiblas.

Masjid Musallah / Masjid Ghumana

It is to the south west of Manakho. The Messenger of Allah offered Eid prayers here.

Masjid Suqya

There is a dome inside a railway station near Bab 'Anbariyah. It is known as Qubbah Ra'us. On his way to Ghazwah Badr, the Messenger of Allah offered his prayers there.

Masjid Ahzab / Masjid Fath

It is on the western corner of Jabl Sala'. When the unbelievers had united together in the Ghazwah Ahzab and attacked Madinah and the trench was dug, the Messenger of Allah made a supplication for three days. Allah granted the prayer and the muslims emerged victorious.

Masjid Zubab

As one gets down Thaniah al-Wada' on the road to Jabl Uhad the Jabal Zubab is on the left side. That's where the mosque is located. The Prophet prayed there too.

Masjid Al Fadih

It is situated on the east of Awali. The Messenger of Allah had offered his prayers here at the time of siege of Bani Nadir. Fadih is the wine from dates. The mosque takes its name from an incident involving Sayyidina Ayyub Ansari and his companions while they were drinking wine. It was here that the verse disallowing intoxicants was revealed.

Masjid Bani Qurayzah

It is a little distance from Masjid Fadih to the east. The Messenger of Allah had camped here during during the siege of the Bani Qurayzah.

Masjid Bani Bami Zafar / Masjid Baghalah

It is on the boundary of Harrah Waqim to the east of Baqi. The Banu Zafar used to live there. A stone near the mosque bears the mark of the hoof of the mare of the Prophet.

Masjid Ijabah

It is to the north of Baqi near Bustan Saman. The Prophet Muhammad prayed there.

Masjid Sajadah / Masjid Al-Buhayr

It is between Bustan Buhayri and Bastin Sadaqah. The Prophet Muhammad had offered two rakaat here and observed a long prostration.

Masjid Ubayy

It is next to Baqi. The Prophet Muhammad visited the mosque frequently.

Masjid Bani Haram

It is on the way to Masjid Fath in the valley of Jabl Sala' on the right side. The Prophet Muhammad offered prayers here too. There is a cave nearby where he had received a revelation.

Masjid Abu Bakr

Near the Masjid Musalla towards the north.

Masjid Ali

Also near Masjid Musalla.

Masjid Umm Ibrahim bin Muhammad

It is situated in Awali to the north of Masjid Bani Qurayz. Sayyidina Ibrahim was born there. The Prophet Muhammad prayed here as well.

Mounts in and around Madinah Al-Munawara

There are several Mountains. Pilgrims must visit some of the more famous ones.

Jabal-e-Uhad

About four miles on the north of Madinah, famous battle of Uhad was fought at 3 A.H. Hazrat Hamza, the Holy Prophet's uncle and other companions are buried here.

Jabal-e-Salaa

This is the site for the battle of Ditch which was fought in 5 A.H. Now there are six mosques at this place.

Wells in and around Madinah Al-Munawara

There are several wells from which the Prophet drank or performed ablution. Pilgrims must visit some of the more famous ones.

Bi' Urays

To the west of Masjid Quba.

Bi' Ghars

Situated in the village Qurban about four furlongs from Masjid Quba to the north east.

Bi' Buda'ah

In Jamal al-layl next to the Syrian door.

Bi' Bussah

Next to Baqi on the road to Quba.

Bi' Ha'

It is opposite Bab Majidi outside the north wall of the city.

Bi' Ahan

It is in Awali to the east of Masjid Quba near Masjid Shams.

Bi' Rumah

About three miles away from Madinah in a desert at the edge of the valley Aqiq to the north-west of Madinah.

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