Madinah (Holy City)
Madinah - Holy City where the prophet Muhammed (SAW) and other two caliph was buried. This second holiest city for Muslims. City will makes your mind calm and very peaceful. People living here are very kind hearted.
Most of the places can be covered within half day if you take any Taxi, now Govt. of KSA introduced the public transport to make Ziyarah. Any person can take a ticket from the counter nearer to the Gate No.22 at Prophet's Mosque which is valid for one day.
Places to visit in Madinah:
This is 2nd holiest mosque for muslims. It is believing that whoever did good deed in this mosque will get the 1000times of benefits.
Those who are going with Family and if you have planned for staying at Madinah then I recommend to take the Hotels nearer to the Gate No. 22 Side as Ladies Entrance is nearer to that location, Families will feel comfortable. I recommend Taiba Arac Suites for reasonable and comfortable accommodation which is very nearer to the Prophet's Mosque.
2. Masjid Al Qiblataen
The Mosque of the Two Qiblas (Masjid al-Qiblaṫayn) is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where, after the Islamic Prophet Muhammad received the command to change the Qiblah (Direction of Prayer) from Jerusalem to Mecca, the entire congregation led by a companion changed direction in prayer. Thus it uniquely contained Miḥrâbayn (Two prayer niches).
Recently, the mosque was renovated; the old prayer niche facing Jerusalem was removed, and the one facing Mecca was left. The Qiblatayn Mosque is among the earliest mosques that dates to the time of Muhammad, along with Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, considering that the Great Mosques of Mecca and Jerusalem are associated with earlier Prophets in Islamic thought.
3. Masjid Al Quba
The Quba Mosque (Masjid Qubā’), in the outlying environs of Medina in Saudi Arabia, is the oldest mosque in the world that dates to the lifetime of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, considering that the Great Mosques of Mecca and Jerusalem,[which are believed to be even older, are associated with earlier Islamic Prophets. According to legend, its first stones were positioned by Muhammad as soon as he arrived on his emigration from the city of Mecca to Medina, and the mosque was completed by his companions. Muhammad spent 14 days in this mosque praying qasr (a short prayer) while waiting for Ali to arrive in Medina after the latter stayed behind in Mecca to carry out a couple of tasks entrusted to him by the Prophet.
According to Islamic tradition, performing wudu in one's home then offering two rakaʿāt of nafl prayers in the Quba Mosque is equal to performing one Umrah.
Muhammad used to go there, riding or on foot, every Saturday and offer a two rakaʿāt prayer. He advised others to do the same, saying, "Whoever makes ablutions at home and then goes and prays in the Mosque of Quba, he will have a reward like that of an 'Umrah." This hadith is reported by Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Al-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Hakim al-Nishaburi.
4. Seven Mosque (Battle of Khandaq - Battle of Trench)
The Battle of the Trench (Ghazwah al-Khandaq) also known as the Battle of the Confederates (Ghazwah al-Ahzab), was a 30-day-long siege of Yathrib (now Medina) by Arab and Jewish tribes. The strength of the confederate armies is estimated around 10,000 men with six hundred horses and some camels, while the Medinan defenders numbered 3,000.
The largely outnumbered defenders of Medina, mainly Muslims led by Islamic prophet Muhammad, dug a trench on the suggestion of Salman Farsi, which together with Medina's natural fortifications, rendered the confederate cavalry (consisting of horses and camels) useless, locking the two sides in a stalemate. Hoping to make several attacks at once, the confederates persuaded the Muslim-allied Medinan Jews, Banu Qurayza, to attack the city from the south. However, Muhammad's diplomacy derailed the negotiations, and broke up the confederacy against him. The well-organised defenders, the sinking of confederate morale, and poor weather conditions caused the siege to end in a fiasco.
The siege was a "battle of wits", in which the Muslims tactically overcame their opponents while suffering very few casualties. Efforts to defeat the Muslims failed, and Islam became influential in the region. As a consequence, the Muslim army besieged the area of the Banu Qurayza tribe, leading to their surrender and enslavement or execution.
The defeat caused the Meccans to lose their trade and much of their prestige
5. Uhad Mountain
The Battle of Uhud (Ġazwat ‘Uḥud) was fought on March 19, 625 AD (3 Shawwal 3 AH in the Islamic calendar) at the valley located in front of Mount Uhud, in what is now northwestern Arabia.
It occurred between a force from the Muslim community of Medina led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a force led by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb from Mecca, the town from which many of the Muslims had previously emigrated.
The Battle of ‘Uḥud was the second military encounter between the Meccans and the Muslims, preceded by the Battle of Badr in 624 AD, where a small Muslim army had defeated the much larger Meccan army.
Marching out from Mecca towards Medina on March 11, 625 AD, the Meccans desired to avenge their losses at Badr and strike back at Muhammad and his followers. The Muslims readied for war soon afterwards and the two armies fought on the slopes and plains of Mount ‘Uḥud.
Whilst heavily outnumbered, the Muslims gained the early initiative and forced the Meccan lines back, thus leaving much of the Meccan camp unprotected. When the battle looked to be only one step far from a decisive Muslim victory, a serious mistake was committed by a part of the Muslim army, which shifted the outcome of the battle. A breach of Muhammad's orders by the Muslim archers, who left their assigned posts to despoil the Meccan camp, allowed a surprise attack from the Meccan cavalry, led by Meccan war veteran Khalid ibn al-Walid, which brought chaos to the Muslim ranks. Many Muslims were killed including Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, Muhammad's uncle and foster brother. Muhammad himself was almost killed and came out badly injured. The Muslims had to withdraw up the slopes of ‘Uḥud. The Meccans did not pursue the Muslims further, but marched back to Mecca declaring victory.
For the Muslims, the battle was a significant setback: although they had been close to routing the Meccans a second time, their breach of Muhammad's orders in favor of collecting Meccan spoils reaped severe consequences. The two armies would meet again in 627 AD at the Battle of the Trench
6. King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
This is a wonderful printing press exclusively for printing the Holy Quran not only in Arabic but also with translation in various languages. They are for free distribution not only to pilgrims visiting Mecca & Madinah but also all over the world. The whole press is mechanised and job done with much precision, as it is a Holy Book and cannot be touched without wuzu (Ablution). Admission is restricted and with prior permission. One can view the job done from above only. Many types of Qurans are also on display in glass cases. Even a copy is gifted to visitors. Worth a visit and carry its memories and share with others
7. Dates Market
Madinah is the best place to buy a original dates as lots of Dates Farms are there. Prices are cheaper than other cities and you may get many types of dates. I can recommend Dates market nearer to Prophet's Mosque, downside of the Bin-Dawood Super Market. Last time I purchased from the Chennai Dates Shop and i'm satisfied for their quality and best rate hence I'm recommending for others.
8. Hejaz Railway Station - Madinah Museum
If you visit the Museum area don’t miss the trains & old Hejaz Railway station outside the museum.
Madinah - Holy City where the prophet Muhammed (SAW) and other two caliph was buried. This second holiest city for Muslims. City will makes your mind calm and very peaceful. People living here are very kind hearted.
Most of the places can be covered within half day if you take any Taxi, now Govt. of KSA introduced the public transport to make Ziyarah. Any person can take a ticket from the counter nearer to the Gate No.22 at Prophet's Mosque which is valid for one day.
Places to visit in Madinah:
- Prophet's Mosque
- Masjid Al Qiblataen
- Masjid Al Quba
- Seven Mosque (Battle of Khandaq - Battle of Trench)
- Uhad Mountain
- King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
- Dates Market
- Hijaz Railway Station - Madinah Museum
- Every Pilgrims has to say Salam (Assalamu alaikum Ya rasoorallah) at the graveyard of prophet.
- Abu Bakr Siddique & Umar Ibn Khattab are the two Companions of prophet Muhammed(SAW) were buried next to the Prophet's grave. So all pilgrims will say salam to these companions too.
- Nearby the Prophet's Mosque, lots of exhibitions are available to make awareness about Allah, Quran & Prophet. Muhammed (PUH).
2. Masjid Al Qiblataen
The Mosque of the Two Qiblas (Masjid al-Qiblaṫayn) is a mosque in Medina that is historically important for Muslims as the place where, after the Islamic Prophet Muhammad received the command to change the Qiblah (Direction of Prayer) from Jerusalem to Mecca, the entire congregation led by a companion changed direction in prayer. Thus it uniquely contained Miḥrâbayn (Two prayer niches).
Recently, the mosque was renovated; the old prayer niche facing Jerusalem was removed, and the one facing Mecca was left. The Qiblatayn Mosque is among the earliest mosques that dates to the time of Muhammad, along with Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, considering that the Great Mosques of Mecca and Jerusalem are associated with earlier Prophets in Islamic thought.
3. Masjid Al Quba
According to Islamic tradition, performing wudu in one's home then offering two rakaʿāt of nafl prayers in the Quba Mosque is equal to performing one Umrah.
Muhammad used to go there, riding or on foot, every Saturday and offer a two rakaʿāt prayer. He advised others to do the same, saying, "Whoever makes ablutions at home and then goes and prays in the Mosque of Quba, he will have a reward like that of an 'Umrah." This hadith is reported by Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Al-Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and Hakim al-Nishaburi.
4. Seven Mosque (Battle of Khandaq - Battle of Trench)
The Battle of the Trench (Ghazwah al-Khandaq) also known as the Battle of the Confederates (Ghazwah al-Ahzab), was a 30-day-long siege of Yathrib (now Medina) by Arab and Jewish tribes. The strength of the confederate armies is estimated around 10,000 men with six hundred horses and some camels, while the Medinan defenders numbered 3,000.
The largely outnumbered defenders of Medina, mainly Muslims led by Islamic prophet Muhammad, dug a trench on the suggestion of Salman Farsi, which together with Medina's natural fortifications, rendered the confederate cavalry (consisting of horses and camels) useless, locking the two sides in a stalemate. Hoping to make several attacks at once, the confederates persuaded the Muslim-allied Medinan Jews, Banu Qurayza, to attack the city from the south. However, Muhammad's diplomacy derailed the negotiations, and broke up the confederacy against him. The well-organised defenders, the sinking of confederate morale, and poor weather conditions caused the siege to end in a fiasco.
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The siege was a "battle of wits", in which the Muslims tactically overcame their opponents while suffering very few casualties. Efforts to defeat the Muslims failed, and Islam became influential in the region. As a consequence, the Muslim army besieged the area of the Banu Qurayza tribe, leading to their surrender and enslavement or execution.
The defeat caused the Meccans to lose their trade and much of their prestige
5. Uhad Mountain
It occurred between a force from the Muslim community of Medina led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and a force led by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb from Mecca, the town from which many of the Muslims had previously emigrated.
The Battle of ‘Uḥud was the second military encounter between the Meccans and the Muslims, preceded by the Battle of Badr in 624 AD, where a small Muslim army had defeated the much larger Meccan army.
Marching out from Mecca towards Medina on March 11, 625 AD, the Meccans desired to avenge their losses at Badr and strike back at Muhammad and his followers. The Muslims readied for war soon afterwards and the two armies fought on the slopes and plains of Mount ‘Uḥud.
Whilst heavily outnumbered, the Muslims gained the early initiative and forced the Meccan lines back, thus leaving much of the Meccan camp unprotected. When the battle looked to be only one step far from a decisive Muslim victory, a serious mistake was committed by a part of the Muslim army, which shifted the outcome of the battle. A breach of Muhammad's orders by the Muslim archers, who left their assigned posts to despoil the Meccan camp, allowed a surprise attack from the Meccan cavalry, led by Meccan war veteran Khalid ibn al-Walid, which brought chaos to the Muslim ranks. Many Muslims were killed including Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib, Muhammad's uncle and foster brother. Muhammad himself was almost killed and came out badly injured. The Muslims had to withdraw up the slopes of ‘Uḥud. The Meccans did not pursue the Muslims further, but marched back to Mecca declaring victory.
For the Muslims, the battle was a significant setback: although they had been close to routing the Meccans a second time, their breach of Muhammad's orders in favor of collecting Meccan spoils reaped severe consequences. The two armies would meet again in 627 AD at the Battle of the Trench
6. King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
This is a wonderful printing press exclusively for printing the Holy Quran not only in Arabic but also with translation in various languages. They are for free distribution not only to pilgrims visiting Mecca & Madinah but also all over the world. The whole press is mechanised and job done with much precision, as it is a Holy Book and cannot be touched without wuzu (Ablution). Admission is restricted and with prior permission. One can view the job done from above only. Many types of Qurans are also on display in glass cases. Even a copy is gifted to visitors. Worth a visit and carry its memories and share with others
7. Dates Market
Madinah is the best place to buy a original dates as lots of Dates Farms are there. Prices are cheaper than other cities and you may get many types of dates. I can recommend Dates market nearer to Prophet's Mosque, downside of the Bin-Dawood Super Market. Last time I purchased from the Chennai Dates Shop and i'm satisfied for their quality and best rate hence I'm recommending for others.
8. Hejaz Railway Station - Madinah Museum
Al Madina Museum is located near to Masjid an-nabi area inside old Hejaz Railway station .The Museum opens :
From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday – Thursday
From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday
From 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday – Thursday
From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday
If you visit the Museum area don’t miss the trains & old Hejaz Railway station outside the museum.
