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. In early stages it was only a piece of land where there were some
graves of polytheist (Mushrakeen)
and on the other side there were
some trees of dates. And some part of the land was full with rain water.
In first instance all the trees
were cut and a mosque was built which roof was very short and can be touched
just raising a hand up. After this initial stage, it was constructed with
mud which was brought from the place where today the grave yard of Madina
(Janat-ul-Baqqi) is situated. During this construction not onlythe companions
but Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.), him self worked practically. Prophet (S.
A. W.) brought bricks and helped his companions to build this spiritual
mosque.
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. Today's "Masjid-e-Nabvi" is the model of unique construction. Big
beautiful halls, modernly constructed domes, high minarets, sliding roofs,
big umbrellas and beautifully designed pillars and ceilings are really
incredible.
Lighting system is so impressive
that no one feels when the sun sets and artificial lights replace it. Every
courtyard has four big umbrellas which cover it in sun and rain. Its air
conditioning system is most modern. Air conditioning plant is situated
eight (8) kilometers away from "Masjid-e-Nabvi" and cold air is brought
through a tunnel which keeps whole the mosque cool. The whole city of old
Madina has now come in the covered area of Masjid-e-Nabvi. Graveyard "Jannat-ul-Baqqi"
which was thought out side the city, now looks just out side "Masjid".
This vast extension provides thousands of faithfuls to offer prayer in
one time. "Masjid-e-Nabvi" also has an upper leval and a roof which have
doubled its capacity.
4 . In Masjid-e-Nabvi entrance gates of male and female are separate. Generally females enter in the mosque through "Bab-un-Nisa". Baqqi Gate is the gate where the "Rodha-e-Prophet (S. A. W.)" is situated. Ladies use "Bab-e-Jibrael", next to "Bab-e-Baqqi" for presenting their Salaam to Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.)