HOLY CITY MADINA -AL- MUNAWWARA

1 .  The first name of Madina-e-Munawwara was "Yasrab". Its climate was not healthy. It was the called the city of diseases and problems. Its water had bitter taste. Viral diseases were very common here. No one used to like to live here but The Last Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) chose this city to live after leaving Makkah.

Prophet's Mosque (P.B.U.H.) -An Old View
2 .  After the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) this city became the city of pleasant weather and healthy atmosphere. Its surrounding became peaceful and The Prophet (S. A. W.) changed its name from "Yasrab" to "Tayyaba" or "Munawwara". Prophet ordered not to say this city "Yasrab" in future. If any body says it "Yasrab" by mistake, he must say "ASTAF-KHER-ULLAH" (Almighty Allah may Apologize me) three times and must say "Madinat-ul-Munawwara" ten times.
Outer Look of Mosque and Madina City

3 .  In Arabic "MADINA" means "CITY". So, its full name is "Madina-al-Munawwara" which means, The City of Lights. It is also called "Madina-e-Tayyaba" which means "The City of Purity".

4 .  When Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) came and settled in Madina he prayed Allah and begged :

"O !  Almighty Allah, Your Prophet Ibrahim begged for Makkah's People,
I am also Your Prophet, I beg for Madina's People. You may Please
Put Benefits in the Measurement and weights of Madina's People. You May
Reward two times more to Madina's People".

        On one occasion Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) said that He (S. A. W.) had chosen "Madina" as his home (HARAM) same as Syedna Ibrahim (AH) had chosen Makkah for his Haram.

5 .  Once Prophet (S. A. W.) said that the man whose heart had "EMAN" (Trust / Belief), he would come to "Madina-e-Munawwara" just like a snake which runs towards its hole. On one occasion Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) said, who kept his patience over the difficulties and hardship during his stay in "Madina", He (S. A. W.) pomised to spare him from his faults on the Day of Judgement.

Madina by Night

6 .  Because of Prophet (S. A. W.) prayer (Dua), Madina-al-Munawwar is now an attractive and modern city of the world. In the Night its colourful lights are incredible. The green dome and coloured designed Minarets of "masjid-e-Nabvi" started to look as soon as one enters in the city. Modernly built fly-overs, bright under ground roads and beautifully organized trees, bushes and coloured fountains along with roads have enhanced its beauty. Huge and big buildings, International Hotels and beautifully constructed apartments, double its attractive looking. Keeping aside its spiritual and religious importance "Madina-e-Munawwar" may be compared against other most modern cities of Europe and America.

7 .  "Madina-e-Munawwara" has an International Airport. It is not very near to "Masjid-e-Nabvi", however, taxies and busses are available to carry passengers to Haram 24 Hrs. This city is connected to all the big cities of Saudi Arabia and other cities of the world such as U.A.E., Yaman, Behrain, Iran, Turkey, Seria, etc. by road as well. The main bus terminal (MOQAF) is very near to "Masjid-e-Nabvi" where from the busses of Saudi Arabian Bus Transport Corporation (SABTCO) are available after every hour for pilgrims for rest of the cities of Saudi Arabia and other countries. Some private buses are also available near Haram.  A number of hotels and motels and rooms are easily available for pilgrims stay. pilgrims must bargain before hiring rooms of hotels.

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