Kinan's Aliat Mall

Aliat Mall recently adorned the skyline of Madina, take a cue from some of the stunning architecture and captivating designs, as well as due to its proximity to the Prophet's Mosque. Being inaugurated in 2007, promises to be the first of its kind in offering the best of international brands in Madina and thus attract a huge crowd of locals and visitors.

Al Noor Shopping Center

Visitors can choose from multiple options in Al Noor Mall, which has not just stores but also fast-food joints, prayer areas, and kids' play zones. There are also toilets and parking facilities. Beautifully painted and modern-surprising architecture.

The Mega Mall in Al Rashid

The Al Rashid Mega Mall is the second-largest shopping mall in Madina and one among the Kingdom's biggest and most well-known shopping malls. It has several branches across various cities in Saudi Arabia. There are a total of 125 shops in the mall, which is located on King Abdullah Road in Madina. The mall is also distinguished by its splendid and sophisticated design.

Al-Manar Shopping Center

It is characterized by easy access and is conveniently located on King Abdullah Road. It has an appropriate section for restaurants and entertainment areas in addition to showcasing several well-known brands for the best shopping and entertainment experience.

Mona Salam

The Mona Salam is a two-star hotel that is kept immaculately clean, positioned in Al Madina. Nestled 500 meters away from AL-Masjid an-Nabawi, the Quba Mosque is 3.5 meters away from the hotel. Providing round-the-clock front desk assistance and free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Courteous staff communicate fluently in Arabic, English, Hindi, and Indonesian languages. The nearest one is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International, just 13 kilometers from Mona Salam. Additional services available at this hotel include: 24-Hour Front Desk Assistance, Laundry Service, Maid Service, Free WiFi, Family-Centered Rooms.

Karam Al Khair

The Prophet's Mosque is nearby the Hotel Karam Al Khair Madina, which offers accommodation for guests. Use the 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi to stay connected. Staff who speak Arabic, English, and Urdu are present at the front desk to assist at any hour.

Hayah Golden

The Al Hayah Golden Hotel is only a five-minute walk from Prophet Mohammed's Mosque in Medina and provides free Wi-Fi in the public areas, along with accommodation in air-conditioned rooms. The Al Hayah Golden Hotel offers contemporary rooms with flat-screen televisions.

The reception is open 24/7. The journey from the hotel to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport takes twenty minutes.

Free private parking on-site is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Al Masjid Al Nabawi is 220 meters from the hotel.
• The hotel is three minutes' walk from Al Masjid Al Nabawi.

Araek Taibah

Araek Taiba Hotel is located in the center of Al Madinah, 5.4 km from Quba Mosque and 700 meters from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Air-conditioned rooms with bathrooms are available at this one-star hotel. There is on-site private parking.

Certain units include a shared sitting area. Other facilities include the availability of a hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV.

To assist at the front desk is available 24 hours a day, and the staff understands Urdu, English, and Arabic.

Araek Taiba Hotel is located 5.8 km from Qiblatain Mosque and 8.1 km from Mount Uhud. Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 15 km away.

Parts of the Mosque of the Prophet

The history of the building of the Prophet's Mosque is long and starts from the lifetime of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and at the time of the revered companions, may Allah be pleased with them. After that, on the footsteps of the Messenger, blessings and peace be upon him, the Muslim kings began to add to and repair the mosque.

The Mosque of the Prophet consists of:

• The Old Mosque: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, prayed at this mosque. Its pillars now have golden crowns, and on top domes are passages from the Quran.
• Areas covered in gravel periods: These are two open spaces proceeding from the original mosque that were earlier covered with gravel.
• The Rawdah: A sacred piece of land inside the Prophet's Mosque. Lying between the tomb of the Messenger of Allah, on him, blessings and peace be, and his pulpit for prayers, it faces the mosque.
• Extensions: The Saudi monarchs made several additions to the Prophet's Mosque. The other structures of the mosque around the areas covered with gravel are extensions.
• The Women's Prayer Halls: These are spacious prayer halls located on the western and northern sides of the mosque reserved for women.
• Outdoor spaces: Shady places of vast expanse for prayer which are shaded by canopies to block direct sun.

The Mihrabs (Niches) of the Prophet's Mosque

• Niche generally refers to a place in the mosque where the imam performs the prayer while facing the designation. Down the years, other places were earmarked for the Prophet's Mosque's niches.
• The Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him) scooted the niche of the mosque southward after transferring the qiblah toward the Sacred house in Makkah. Then by the reign of Omar bin Al-Khattab, it was moved to the southernmost point of the extension. Subsequent to the inclusion of the extension in the reign of Othman bin Affan, it underwent further modifications, remaining in this position today.

Special niches have been built into the walls and arches of the Prophet's Mosque over the centuries. The following are by far the main among them:

• The Prophet's niche: This is located just left of the pulpit, within the auspicious garden, wherein the holy Prophet used to pray, and to this day is performed by the Imam.
• The Ottoman niche: The Imam used to perform prayers there before the southern wall of the mosque.

The Most Revered Chamber

Visitors in the Prophet's Mosque find themselves standing just outside the Burial Chamber in reverence of the Prophet, immediately adjacent to his two companions, Abu Bakr and Omar.

The House of Authorization to Pray: This is said to be where praying becomes authorized. The Room of the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him), situated southeast of the Prophet's Mosque, is where the Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions, Abu Bakr As-Siddiq and Omar bin Al-Khattab (may Allah adorn them both), were buried in the room of our mother Aisha (may Allah delight her).

• This is the place of the Prophet's passing in that sacred chamber-Aisha's room-in which the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, breathed his last. "Every prophet is buried where he dies," said the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. He was then laid to rest there beside his two companions, Abu Bakr and Omar, may Allah be pleased with them both.
• The Green Dome: It marks the place with a characteristic colonnade covered in a vivid green paint that has been put in place. In 1253AH, the structure was painted as green.

The Green Dome

• Atop the Prophet's Chamber is the signature green dome at the Prophet's Mosque. This dome was painted green in the Hijri year 1253.
• The minarets and the green dome can be seen from a distance by visitors approaching the Prophet's Mosque from the south along Al-Hijrah Road, or from the east down King AbdulAziz Road, unobstructed by other buildings.
• This dome was not put on the shrine until Sultan Qalawun's times. The color of the gloom matched that of the building timber. It was embellished with green, blue, and white colors afterward.
• This dome is referred to as the white dome, Al-Faiha, and the blue dome before it was given its current name, the Green Dome.
• The dome is, as a part of constant care extended to the Noble Chamber, always repainted whenever its color has changed due to weather conditions.

The Old Mosque

• It is the Old Mosque where the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) and his companions prayed. Its historical features and historical inscriptions are still preserved.

Presently, the major sections of the old mosque include

• The mosque
• The chamber of Aisha
• The honored Rawdah
• The niches
• Pillars and columns

Gates of the Prophet's Mosque

• The gates of the Prophet's Mosque astound the worshipers and visitors with their fine and elaborate inscriptions. They were made in accordance with the highest international standards and technical specifications.
• Each of the gates of the Prophet's Mosque carries a number, clearly marked next to each gate. If you know the gate number, reaching it will not prove difficult.
• The gates of Prophet's Mosque courtyards bear numbers which appear on the gates of the outer wall of the courtyards, but they are unlike the numbers of the Prophet's Mosque gates.
• Access to and from most of the gates is equipped for the physically challenged. Portable stools are available for the elderly and those who might need assistance. They are located behind the main gates inside the mosque.

Courtyards outside

• The courtyards of Prophet's Mosque are spacious areas dedicated to prayers. These courtyards are sheltered with umbrella canopies and powered geared to open-and-close automatically. While they have mist sprayers, they also have ventilation to mitigate the temperature.
• The Prophet's Mosque has the 262 umbrella canopies placed in the courtyard—the walls surrounding these courtyards measure 2,270 meters long. The wall does have gates, but these should not be considered any different from those at the Prophet's Mosque.
• The size of the courtyards is 235,000 square meters.
• It can accommodate 450,000 worshipers.

Consider the following when walking around the courtyards or praying

• Due to the heat, do not go to the colored or black stone barefoot.
• Watch for the slip of your shoes inside the courtyards. They ought not to have smooth soles.
• When praying inside the mosque courtyard, be sure you do not stand parallel to the Imam. The guiding signs within the courtyard tell you how to position parallel to the Imam so that you do not step ahead of him.
• Stick religiously to the white marble, for that is still cool, if you want to lose or search for your shoes in hot courtyards.
• No smoking in the haram courtyards.

Visiting Al-Baqi' Cemetery

Al-Baqi' Graveyard

• Since the time of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), it has been the graveyard of the city. Many deaths have occurred here over the years, including a number of mothers among the believers, and several distinguished companions (may Allah be pleased with them).

Al-Baqi' Cemetery's Location

• Located to the southeast of the Prophet's Mosque, Al-Baqi' Cemetery occupies an area of 180,000 m².

What Name Denotes "Baqi'"?

• It once had many trees, thus the name. "Al-Baqi'" describes a vast area, many species of trees occupying it.

Visiting the Cemeteries of Al-Baqi'

• Visitors of Prophet's Mosque and Madinah are allowed to visit Al-Baqi' Cemetery in order to give their salutation to and beseech Allah for all departed companions, followers, pious, ancestors, and others. The Prophet (peace be upon him) often visited Al-Baqi' Cemetery and offered prayers for the deceased.

What should you say while visiting the cemetery of Al-Baqi'?

• "Peace be with you, home of people of faith; we will join you, please Allah."
• And before he would leave Al-Baqi', the Prophet (peace be upon him) would say, "Oh Allah, forgive the inhabitants of Baqi’ Al-Gharqad."

Offering funeral prayers in the Mosque of the Prophet

When a funeral prayer is conducted in the Prophet's Mosque, it is the custom for Madinah residents to bring their departed loved ones into that mosque. In addition, the burial, if possible, is with the Prophet's companions and followers in Al-Baqi'. This is done in consideration of the large upcoming congregation in prayer at the Prophet's Mosque, in addition to the possible reward derived out of prayer in this mosque.

Funeral prayers may be carried out by authorities: Al-Baqi' Cemetery is open for visitation during visiting hours established by the able authorities of Madinah, and immediately after the five daily prayers. Funeral prayers are offered after the daily prayers. This cemetery is for burial and visitation by the attendees of the funeral and those who had attended the mosque meeting.

The Canopies and Dome Structure of the Prophet's Mosque

Many men and women, from infants to adults, visit the Prophet's Mosque, which is a pilgrimage. The Kingdom gives extra importance to guarantee the safety and welfare of these visitors, alleviate their problems, and remove obstacles they encounter. To shield the people from the sun and to protect them from danger when it rains, this is one service available to them.

The Dome of the Prophet's Mosque

• The domes of the Prophet's Mosque represent one of the most peculiar styles of architecture. The Prophet's Mosque is home to 196 domes, both fixed and movable.
• The first dome was built over the honored chamber of the Prophet in the year 678 A.H., and it was painted green in the year 1253 A.H.

The mobile domes of the Prophet's Mosque

• Abundant mobile domes found at the Prophet's Mosque are indicative of the modernization to which this mosque belongs. These 27 moveable domes operate autonomously, opening and closing thrice a day after the Fajr, Zuhr, and Isha prayers for room ventilation. They also add up to the echoes in the mosque for an even dispersal of sound throughout the mosque.

The canopies

• 262 large screen awnings that possess some aspect of beautiful decoration. They are spread across the mosque's open spaces and yards. They automatically open and close when needed. They open in the early mornings for protection against the sun and the water-drenched paths of worshippers and visitors who might slip and fall down due to the rain. They serve as uptubes through which cool breezes pass at night and invite guests to view the starry night.

Prophet's Mosque services

• Working in the Prophet's Mosque is work which requires great dedication, and involves integrating everything possible to meet the expectations of its huge number of guests. The Prophet's Mosque offers a multitude of services that include: fatwas given over the phone.
• Offices for fatwas are located at Gate No. 12. The Prophet's Mosque also has a number of phone numbers for fatwas. The questions are answered by a team of scholars.

The Library of the Prophet's Mosque

• The library of the Prophet's Mosque lies on top of the mosque. Its entrance is through Al-Aqiq Gate (Gate No. 11). It is open for visitors from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Courses

• Classes are accomplished throughout the year. The prayers are preceded or usually followed by a number of lectures by a group of academically trained teachers of Sharia sciences.

Tafseer and copies of the Holy Qur'an

• The Quran exists in small and large size with translations of its meanings into various languages. Braille is also available for the blind and visually impaired to read the Quran themselves.

Trolleys for people with special needs

• Historical: Free wheelchairs exist in the Prophet's Mosque for use. They can be used both inside the mosque and while in the courtyards surrounding it.

Lost and Found

• If they wish to know the fate of things they have lost, they can come to this office.

Zamzam Water

• This water is made available in hygienic, chilled containers, inside the mosque and on the roof and in the courtyards outside.

Aid for the handicapped

• Prayer places are specifically designated for such individuals. There are also escalators, sliders and foldable seats provided in the mosque.

Doctors Care Center

• There is a wanderer's care center at Al-Baqi' cemetery wall against gate 34C. additionally, the eastern and western women's prayer rooms also comprise offices.

Translation of the Friday Sermon

• The translation of the Friday sermon has seven different languages via radio frequency.

Qur'anic Classes in the Prophet's Mosque

• Registration can be done on-site as well as on the following link online.

Prayer chairs

• The Prophet's mosque has a good number of lightweight collapsible and portable chairs that excuse holders and the aged can use.

Parking spaces

• Parking is available for cars in the basement of the Prophet's Mosque. Six exits leading out to the main roads surrounding the mosque provide access to an underground parking facility, which can accommodate 4,300 cars.

Zamzam Water at the Prophet's Mosque

• Zamzam water is the only drinking water at the Prophet's Mosque. It is supplied, under the strictest guidelines for safety and purity, to one of the Zamzam Tanks at the Prophet's Mosque from packaging stations in Madinah.
• Zamzam water is supplied to the Prophet's Mosque through a distribution of 8,000 containers of water around the courtyards, roof, and interior. Over 1,200 taps across the length and breadth of the Prophet's Mosque and its annexes. Containers for cold water are also available during the two peak seasons of Hajj and Umrah.
• The Zamzam Water Distribution Center at the Holy Prophet's Mosque distributes more than 30,000 bottles of Zamzam water per day. It has launched the Zamzam Sabeel to give Zamzam water to individuals and to supply Zamzam water to other mosques, too. This particular Sabeel is located in the southwestern courtyard of the Prophet's Mosque.

Medical Services

• Medina tourists receive a considerable amount of attention from the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• If treatment is required during the stay, there are two health centers located at the terminal locations of the Prophet's Mosque courtyards:

Jibril Gate Medical Facility

• It is situated adjoining Al-Baqi' Cemetery at the southern east corner of the Prophet's Mosque.

As-Safia Medical Center

• It is situated in the southern part of the Prophet's Mosque.

The Prophet's Mosque has water closets.

• Muslims should always have access to toilets and ablution facilities for the purpose of maintaining cleanliness and performing ritual ablution. They crowd the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque.
• The facilities are kept clean on a regular basis. Water and other sanitation facilities are also sometimes provided.
• There are men's facilities and women's facilities.
• Each of the service buildings has four basement floors, with technical facilities located on the third floor and toilets and ablution fountains located on the first, second, and fourth floors.
• There are accessible restrooms for the disabled on every floor.

Al-Ainiyah Market

It is a heritage market built from the debris of demolished structures of the Prophet's Mosque. It is an old market located in Al-Ainiyah Center, the Heritage neighborhood. Some materials of old houses were also used in building this market. It comprises 40 sales outlets and is characterized by its traditional architectural style that simulates the old markets of Madinah.

Al-Munakhah Market (Madinah Market)

It's a heritage market built from the wreckage of the destroyed edifice of the Prophet's Mosque. It's an ancient market in the Al-Ainiyah Center of Heritage Neighborhood. The market also gleans some elements from ancient homes. The total number of shops is 40, and the nicest thing about it is the traditional architectural style that imitates Madinah's historic markets.

At-Tibakhah Market

Located on Qurban Road in the Al-Magharba neighborhood, just 1.2 km from the Prophet's Mosque, this market is among a various family-related ancient market, with food that characterizes the variety of determination for fulfillment of the community's respective ethnic backgrounds. The market starts early in the morning and is open until midnight.

Mosque of Quba

• It is the oldest mosque ever built in Islam. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) built it when he entered Madinah as a refugee. He spent four days in Quba before making his grand entrance into Madinah, during which Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) accompanied him for part of the journey on the fifth day.
• The mosque founded on piety from the first day is finer in which to stand. There are men who love to purify themselves, and Allah loves those who purify themselves." [9: 108]

The virtues of Quba Mosque

• The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to visit Quba Mosque often for prayers. He said: "Whoever performs ablution at home, then goes out to the Quba Mosque and prays there, for him will be the reward equivalent to that of an Umrah."

Location

• In a southern part of Madina, with plenty of date palm plantations.

Area

• The mosque can accommodate 25,000 worshippers, large by virtue of its 13,500 square meter size.

King Salman will expand the Quba Mosque in 1443 AH.

• This project is the largest expansion of the Quba Mosque yet, with the ambition of bringing forth development to the locality and enlarging the mosque. Capacity is expected to improve to as much as 66,000 worshippers, with the total area of the mosque increased to 50,000 square metres.

Al-Baqi' Cemetery

One of the main cemeteries in the city of Madinah since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Doing so, over the years, it has been the burial ground for a number of great persons, particularly for the great mothers of believers and several most honorable companions (may Allah be pleased with them). It is found southeast of the Prophet's Mosque and occupies an area of about 180,000 square meters.

Owing to its former verdant landscape with numerous trees, the name is derived thus. Al-Baqi' is by name a wide expanse where numerous trees of various species were plentiful. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would often visit Al-Baqi' Cemetery and pray for the deceased.

The Al-Baqi' Cemetery is open for men during the following times:

• From Fajr prayers to 8:00 a.m.
• For an hour after Asr prayers.
• In cases of funerals, right after required prayers.

Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud, standing at 4 kilometers away north of the Prophet's Mosque, has gained a distinctive status through the proclamation of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it." It was also the site of one of the most momentous battles in Islamic history, the Battle of Uhud. In this battle, seventy of the companions of the Prophet reportedly perished, chief among them being Hamza bin Abdulmuttalib, Sayyid of all Martyrs (may Allah be pleased with him).

Why was 'Mount Uhud' called in that name?

• It is because the mountain is isolated from other mountains near its vicinity. It slants towards the north and stretches across the east-west chain.

Estimate:

• Length: 7 kilometers
• Width: two to three kilometers
• Height: 1,077 meters

Visitors can take in the skies of the Archers' Mount, the Martyrs' Cemetery, and Mount Uhud.

There are two possibilities for ascending to the top of this mountain:

• Madinah busses
• Start from the Haram
• Sightseeing busses on Madinah bus station (Al-Haram-Uhud)

Martyrs' Cemetery

• The gravesite of the Uhud Martyrs lies at the foot of Mount Uhud, 5 kilometers north of the Prophet's Mosque and known as Martyrs' Square.
• Seventy of the martyrs are interred in the Martyrs' Cemetery, the noble companions who were killed at the Battle of Uhud, hence how it got the name.
• Hamza bin Abduluttalib, the uncle of the Prophet (blessings and peace be upon him), is one of the most well-known companions buried there.
• Today, a wall encloses the cemetery on all sides, allowing visitors to visit the cemetery's interior.
• Greeting and praying for the dead is Sunnah for those who visit the cemetery. He would say, "You have peace. Oh, dwellers of the abode of believing people. We'll be with you, Allah willing. May Allah be merciful to those who have passed and those who will come."

The Archers' Hill

Next to Mount Uhud is a smaller hill.

Origin of the Name:

• It is so named because, during the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be upon Him) gave an order to the archers to position themselves upon the top of the mountain, to be steadfast in their positions, in order to defend the Muslim army and to surround the enemy and stop them from circling the mountain in encirclement against the Muslims.

Abdullah bin Jubair was given the command over fifty archers. Soon, several archers abandoned their posts after they saw the polytheists were defeated at first against the orders of the Prophet. When their captain, Ibn Jubair, failed to persuade them otherwise, they all left their positions and came down for gathering loot.

The oversight made by the Muslims was however tackled by Khaled bin Al-Walid, who at that time was still a polytheist. He circled the mountain with a few polytheist soldiers, leading a charge on the Muslim army. The tide of the battle turned in favor of the opponents, bringing about a defeat for the Muslims with the loss of a number of beloved companions of the Prophet, may Allah be pleased with them.

Allah the Almighty says: "And what has happened to you on the Day of Badr was because of your sin. And His giving you permission for battle on the Day of Uhud was because of your sins." [Quran 3:165].

Al-Qiblatain Mosque

• The mosque is the one where the qiblah direction was changed.
• The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him), with the Ka'bah before him and with Jerusalem behind, used to face Jerusalem while praying when he was in Makkah.
• He felt comfortable, turned to Ka'bah, though for one year he continued to pray toward Jerusalem after moving to Madina. Ultimately, the ayah was revealed: "Pray, you might need it several times, a planting of the presence of Al-Masjid Al-Haram." (2:144). The Prophet immediately turned to face the Ka'bah.
• Some historical records indicate that while the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was in the vicinity of Banu Salamah, the qiblah was changed. He was, however, already into his two rak'ahs of Zuhr prayer before he received the news that the Qiblah was changed. Right away, without troubling the congregation in prayer, he turned around and proceeded ahead of the congregation, changing direction, and headed toward the Ka'bah. This mosque became widely known as Al-Qiblatain Mosque.
• 4 km away from the Prophet's Mosque is this mosque located in the region of Bani Salamah.

The Mosque of Al-Musalla (Al-Ghamamah)

• The Al-Ghamamah Mosque was built at the site where the Prophet Muhammad prayed for the rain and Eid.
• It is about 500 meters southwest of the Prophet's Mosque.
• This mosque was built while Caliph Omar bin Abdulaziz was the governor of Madina. It was renovated several times over the years. The architectural style of the mosque has been kept intact to this day.
• The mosque is used to hold all five daily prayers, but the Friday prayer is not held here.

The Seven Mosques

The western slope of Mount Sala' in Madinah is home to the Seven Mosques, or Al-Khandaq Mosques, built on a section of the battlefield of the Battle of the Trench, also known as the Battle of the Confederates. These mosques are:

Al-Khandaq Mosque or Al-Ahzab Mosque is also known as Al-Fath Mosque.

• Built by the caliph Umar bin Abd-al-Aziz. It underwent a number of restorative and repair works throughout the Saudi era.

Mosque of Salman Al-Farisi:

• Has a distance of 20 m from Al-Fath Mosque, to the south.

Mosque of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq:

• Located 15 meters southwest of the Mosque of Salman Al-Farisi.

Mosque of Omar Bin Al-Khattab:

• This mosque is ten meters south of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Mosque.

The Mosque of Fatima Az-Zahra:

• It is also known as Sa'd bin Moadh Mosque. It has gained fame for being the smallest among the seven mosques.

Mosque of Ali bin Abi Talib:

• It's a tall rectangular mound built on the eastern side of the Fatima Az-Zahra Mosque.

The Mosque of Qiblatain:

• This is where the alternative direction of prayer was assigned. It is situated four kilometers from the Prophet's Mosque in the Bani Salamah neighborhood.

Mosque of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

• This mosque was constructed upon the site on which Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him), in charge of Madina, would perform Eid prayers with the people of Madina. It is within sight of the prayer field where Eid prayers were performed by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and in the vicinity of Al-Ghamamah Mosque.
• The mosque is a real piece of history that attracts a lot of tourists because it shows remnants of a traditional form of architecture.
• During his time as governor of Madina, Omar bin Abdulaziz (may Allah be pleased with him) commissioned its construction. The original design and the black stone external wall have survived. The edifice is still being designed in the 1254-AH architectural identity.
• Visitors can snap a few pictures and ogle the mosque from the outer courtyard.

Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque

• The mosque was built under the rule of Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab, on the site of the first Eid prayers (may Allah be pleased with him).
• It lies about 455 meters southwest of the western façade of the Prophet's Mosque.
• It was first constructed after 850 AH.

The mosque of Ali bin Abi Talib

• It was built during Caliph Ali bin Abi Talib's period. This place is said to be the first site where Eid prayers were held.
• The Prophet's Mosque is built about 400 meters to the west of it.
• It was first founded in the days when Omar bin Abdulaziz was the governor of Madina.
• It was renovated and repaired in 1411 AH during Saudi rule.

Mosque of Al-Ijabah

• This is an ancient mosque that is said to date back to the period of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
• The name of this mosque was derived from "ijabah," meaning answer, as it is where the Prophet's prayers were heard. The Prophet and some companions prayed two rak'ahs in the mosque as he passed. He then prayed for three things, of which the first two he received, and the last he was denied.
• Al-Ijabah Mosque is located after an expansion southeast of the Prophet's Mosque, 580 meters away.
• The recent mosque was constructed on the ruins of the older one, dating from the age of Saudi rule, which is conjectured to be 500 square meters wide.

King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an:Profile

The greatest effort of this premier institution is to serve the Holy Quran, sciences pertaining to it, the translations of its meanings, and prevention of distortion of the text through the exciting use of modern printing, audio recording, electronic publishing, and digital applications.

The Complex owns the largest press for printing the Holy Quran, the most prominent project ever undertaken by the Kingdom, in demonstrating to Islam and Muslims what has been done within its borders.

• To date, around 350 million copies of the Quran have been printed.
• Approximately 20 million copies of the Quran are printed each year.
• More than 250 editions in various sizes and translations have been produced and printed.
• Publishing and printing the Holy Quran in nearly 70 languages, including 39 Asian languages, and covering the entire planet.

International Fair and Museum on Islamic Civilization and the Life of the Prophet

This exhibition provides a complete civilizational rendering of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace be upon him) in a manner that is innovative and cutting-edge live.

To the south of the Prophet's Mosque, facing Qiblah.

• To provide information about Almighty Allah, including His names and attributes and manifestations of His greatness.
• To give information concerning Islam, its dignities, and its teachings.
• To provide an overview of the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him).
• To report on Allah's prophets and messengers (peace and blessings be upon them).
• To depict Islamic monuments and landmarks of Muslim civilization.

Museum of Urban and Civilizational Heritage in Dar Al-Madina

It is the first museum devoted to recording Madinah's Islamic, cultural, and civilization history, from the time of the Prophet's migration to the present. The museum provides in-depth historical explorations of Madinah, the Prophet's Mosque, and the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) life history.

• The full set of antiquities and historical objects
• Historical personalities
• Illustrations, photographs, writings, manuscripts, and inscriptions

Hejaz Railway Museum, also known as Madina Museum

In 1983, an initiative was undertaken for the construction of the Al-Madina Museum from the Hejaz Railway Station that dates back to 1908.

• A collection that holds a bundle of archaeological treasures, visual displays, and rare images and photographs that depict Madinah's history through the ages.
• The museum's collection of around 2,000 artifacts not only documents the scenery, population, and historical development of the city but also mirrors the legacy and culture based on Madinah.

It is situated next to Al-Anbariya Mosque, in a railway station building, the last one for the Hijaz Railway.

The Exhibition Related to the Prophet's Mosque Building

• The stylistics of the building show both the richness of its historical heritage as well as the beauty and perfection of Islamic architecture.
• The exhibition would, therefore, give guests an enhanced experience as they witness features of the architecture and services of the Prophet's Mosque.
• Showcasing elements inside the Prophet's Mosque such as the pulpit, the mihrab, the domes and umbrella canopies, gates, and minarets, this exhibition enlightens and adds to the guest experience. The information is presented in several languages with the help of modern technology.
• There are 12 replicas that show the different occasions in which the Prophet's Mosque, from its initial construction to the various expansions it has been subjected to over the years, has witnessed a rise in its architecture.

It is located in front of the southern portico of the Prophet's Mosque.

Al-Aqiq Valley

It is an important part of Madinah's history and a beautiful valley. Its fine land, fresh air, and beautiful waters set it apart as a unique site with a close connection to the life of the Prophet and bestow upon this place a respect and honor among Muslims. "During this blessed valley this night, a messenger from my Lord came to me, saying: Pray in it," says Omar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him. Lord bless him and give him peace.

There were some followers and associates who built their houses on the banks of this valley, one of them being Urwa bin Al-Zubayr Castle, the remains of which can still be spotted today. The pebbles from this valley were arranged on the floor of the Prophet's Mosque during the reign of Omar bin Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him.

Madinah is located 100 kilometers south of Al-Aqiq Valley.

It is a public park with gardens, a park, and a boardwalk.

Madinah Orchards

A city filled with ancient farms and orchards, Madinah is wonderfully rich with palm trees. Here are a few of the well-known orchards of the region:

Al-Buyur and the Bayraha Orchard

According to popular belief, a garden called Bayraha belonged to Abu Talhah Al-Ansari, may Almighty Allah be pleased with him. Bayraha also had a well bearing its name. To this garden, often visited and sat under its trees, drinking delicious water, the Messenger of Allah would come. He thus endowed it upon the Prophet when the verse: "Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah] from that which you love" (3:92) was revealed. The garden itself is now part of the Prophet's Mosque.

Garden of Al-Mustazal

As its name suggests, the garden is composed of a circle surrounding the Adhaq Well. It was here that Prophet Muhammad, blessings and peace be upon him, arrived in Madinah as a migrant and was welcomed by the Helpers, or Ansar. It is located southwest of the Quba Mosque.

Garden of Sawalah

It is located in the Qurban area. May Allah be pleased with Abdurrahman bin Awf, owner of this place: it remains today, with plenty of palm trees.

Farm and Well by Salman Al-Farisi (Al-Faqeer)

This farm is located in Madinah's Al-Awali area.

Today's Madinah Orchards

Those orchards still stand today. A lot of them have now become a permanent destination for the residents and visitors to Madinah, having turned into guest room facilities, museums, and reserves. Urbanization has caused some of them to disappear.

The Sacred Chamber

This is the home in which Aisha bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq, Mother of Believers, may Allah be pleased with them, and the Prophet, may peace and prayers be upon him, lived. It is along the southern edge of the Prophet's Mosque. This was where the Prophet died, and was buried here, in his room, facing the Qibla. When he died, he was buried behind Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, while Omar ibn Al-Khattab was buried behind him. Hearts casserole have slot two doors to the right and left of the triangle, while the Sacred Chamber has six doors: the Door of Repentance on the south, the Door of Tahajjud on the north, the Door of Fatima on the east, and the Door of the Prophet, also known as the "Door of Delegations," on the west.

Ash-Shareefah Ar-Rawdhah

The Prophet (peace and prayers be with him) once remarked: "Between my house and my pulpit is one of the gardens of Paradise." This composition is fixed between his own home and his pulpit. Ar-Rawdhah is rectangular and extends 53 cubits (26.5 m) long from the pulpit to the Sacred Chamber. Green carpets here are distinctive in that they serve as a visual differentiation of the area from the other carpets of the mosque.

Other notable features include the pulpit, the prophetic mihraab (prayer niche), and Al-Asateen [the pillars].

The Prophet's pulpit

The Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him, used to stand on this pulpit and lead congregations. The podium measured two cubits in length, one span, three fingers, and one full cubit width, which the later Saudi government kept an eye on, in ways of developing it through time. The goodness of the pulpit, may it be acceptable, is the statement of the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him: "Between my house and pulpit, there is one garden of Paradise."

A special niche for prayer; Mihraab.

A place where the imam stands to lead congregational prayers at a mosque. During the lifetime of the Prophet, the space where he stood to lead prayers was called a mihraab, without any sign distinguishing it from other areas of the mosque. To the left of the pulpit in the Ar-Rawdhah Ash-Shareefah is the Prophetic Mihraab. The imam of the Prophet's Mosque leads prayers from this place.

Opening Umbrella and Dome

This is the approval of 27 innovative natural ventilation openings that help to attain the environment. These are fixed domes that close when the sun is warm. These could be opened and closed manually or automatically. Total opening time is 30 minutes when opened manually, and 30 minutes again for the automatic mode.

The Prophet's Mosque Minarets

During renovation under Al-Walid bin Abd Al-Malik, Omar bin Abdulaziz built the first minaret at the Prophet's Mosque. He erected a minaret at each corner of the mosque. New minarets were built over the decades with sustained efforts, which now total 10 in number.