Madinah is the second holiest city of Islam. Here lies Masjid-al-Nabawi which was built by the Prophet (SAWW) himself. It’s the city where our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) migrated from Makkah after the Quraysh forced him (SAWW) to. Roza-e-Rasool is also here. Despite that, the city is a house to many sacred and historical places of Islam. Pilgrims coming to Makkah through their cheap umrah packages with flights, also visit the holy city of Madinah for Ziyarath.
Here’s a small list of Ziyarath places in Madinah.
Masjid-e-Quba.
Masjid-e-Quba was the first Masjid to be built in Islam. Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) himself laid down the foundation of this mosque. Situated 3 kilometres from Masjid-al-Nabawi, Masjid-e-Quba is the first place to visit for Ziyarath in Madinah. The rewards, virtues and significance of this mosque remain mentioned in both the Holy Quran [Surah At-Taubah 9:108] and in the Hadith as well. Offering 2 Rakat of Nafal Salah here holds the equivalent reward to performing an Umrah. That’s why many umrah pilgrims coming to Madinah, necessarily go to this Masjid.
Uhud Mountain.
Uhud Mountain is the place where the famous battle of Uhud; Ghazwa-e-Uhud took place. During this battle, Muslims suffered a great loss and a lot of them also sacrificed their lives. For not following the commands of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW), Muslims faced an initial defat. Therefore, at the “Grave of Martyrs” one can see the graves present in confined boundary through glass windows and pay their homage to the martyrs.
Masjid-e-Jummah.
2.5 Kilometres away from Masjid-e-Nabawi, Masjid-e-Jummah is located. The significance of this mosque is that here the Prophet (PBUH) offered his 1st Jummah Salah, soon after his migration from Makkah.
Bir Shifa.
Bir Shifa is a well of sweet water that remains present in Madinah. During the battle of Badar, the well was poisoned but when Holy Prophet (SAWW) put hit saliva into it, it turned into a Well of Shifa for people. Since then water is present here and is completely healthy, safe and sweet.
Masjid-e-Qiblatayn.
Masjid-e-Qiblatayn is the holy mosque where the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) received instructions from Allah Almighty to change the direction of prayer i.e. Qibla, from Jerusalem (Masjid-al-Aqsa) to Makkah (Holy Kaabah). Due to which it is also often referred to as mosque of the two Qiblas.
Jannat-ul-Baqi.
It’s the main and the most prominent cemetery in Madinah. Here, the graves of many close ones (Family and Companions) of the Holy Prophet (SAWW) are situated. For every Muslim, it is the ultimate wish to be buried in Baqi graveyard.
Masjid-e-Ghamama.
Masjid-e-Ghamama is a place where Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) offered a prayer for rainfall. Today, the Saudi Government has built a Masjid here known as Masjid-e-Ghamama. There is a pink wall all around the mosque which remains decorated with the electric lanterns hanged with date trees. This masjid is at a walking distance from Masjid-al-Nabawi.
If you are travelling for umrah with cheap February Umrah packages soon, these are some of the must-visit places for Ziyarath in Madinah.
