After completing the Umrah trip, most Muslims from all over the world visit different places in Madinah. It’s because these places hold immense significance from a religious point of view. Whether you go on Umrah or Hajj must consider these places in Madinah to witness the beauty of culture and heritage. Besides, these places let you dive deep into the history and experience and witness the struggles that our beloved prophet Muhammad ﷺ has done for us.
Madinah is the second holiest city and is also known as the ‘city of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’. It’s a place where the Prophet spent most of His life. Muslims love to visit this city to learn more about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and His teachings. This city is 4-5 hours’ drive away from Makkah, located in the west of Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims of Hajj and Umrah visit all the places, that hold immense significance from a religious point of view.
To visit all the places of Madinah during an Umrah trip, it’s recommended to book a package of at least 21 days. In some packages, Ziyarat is included, it all depends on your preferences and budget. However, visiting these places after completing your pilgrimage allows you to gain more blessings and know the rich culture of Madinah. Below are the most popular places to visit in Madinah, detailed information about their importance is also given:
Masjid e Nabawi
Masjid e Nabawi is a significant landmark and the final resting place of Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. This mosque is the second holiest place in the world for Muslims. Initially, it was built by the beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ but later extensions and renovations were made several times. Offering prayer in this sacred place is equivalent to a thousand prayers in other mosques except for Masjid al-Haram. It is open 24 hours and you can visit the place anytime or day. This mosque is a beautiful reminder of Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ teachings about peace and love.
Riyaz ul Jannah
Riyaz ul Jannah, the noble garden is a place from the minbar to Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ home. He declared this place the piece of Jannah in His life. That’s why every Muslim is eager to visit this place to gain the reward of thousands of prayers. You can visit Rawdah Sharif only once on your Umrah trip according to the rules of the Saudi government. It’s because this place is too small and the rush here increases every year. To tackle this situation, a permit is necessary to acquire. Without the active permit in your mobile app, no one will let you enter this sacred area of Masjid a Nabawi.
Quba Mosque
Masjid e Quba was the first mosque built in Islam and praying here holds immense benefits. It’s just 5 km away from Masjid and Nabawi, now a shortcut path is also made for Muslims to walk on foot. Many Muslims travel to Mosque Quba from their accommodations daily during their Umrah trip to seek Allah’s blessings. Praying in this mosque is equivalent to an accepted Umrah as Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had said.
Qiblatain Mosque
This is the Mosque of two Qiblas. This is the place where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ changed the direction of Qibla from Jerusalem to Kaaba while offering prayer and His companion followed Him. Qiblatain Mosque is a popular place for pilgrims and reminds us of an important event in the history of Islam.
Jannat Al Baqi
Al Baqi, also known as Gardens of Heaven a cemetery where many companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are buried. The cemetery of Al-Baqi is so named because the first person to die after Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Madinah was Baqi. His ﷺ several family members including Hazrat Imam (His grandson), daughter Fatima uz Zehra, Imam Baqir, Imam Jaffir, and many more are buried here. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Himself declared that place as a cemetery. Only men can enter this place and that too for a few hours, right after Fajar and Asar.
Place of Battle of the Trench
The battle of Trench also known as Ghazwa e Khandaq was fought at this place. It’s a popular place for Muslims who come on Umrah trips. In 627AD Muslims fought against the non-believers and dug a trench around the city, so the enemy’s horses couldn’t enter the city. At last, non-Muslims were defeated badly as they got weakened and frustrated. This place reminds us of the bravery of Muslims, previously there were seven mosques. Even today this place is mentioned as ‘The Seven Mosques’, including Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque, Omer Ibn Khattab, Alfateh Mosque, Salman Al Farsi Mosque, Fatima Az Zahra, and the grand Khandaq Mosque.
Mount Uhud
It is a place where the battle of Uhud was fought and several companions were martyred. The Uhud battle cemetery contains the graves of all the martyrs, including Prophet Muhammad’s uncle Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib. That’s why there’s a mosque named after him – Hamza Mosque. Visiting Mount Uhud will increase your faith as you learn about the bravery of the martyrs who died there.
Dates Market
Madinah is a place rich in different varieties of dates and its popular all over the world because of its sweet taste and soft texture. If you ever go on an Umrah trip and plan to buy dates for your loved ones as a gift, make your purchase from Madinah. Contact a friend or relative living there to help you buy dates at a reasonable rate.
Get Ready to Explore These Amazing Places
Besides these amazing places in Madinah, don’t forget to visit the mosques surrounding Masjid e Nabawi during your Umrah Trip. Connect with the local guide or take a trip to Madinah through a double-decker bus service. The ticket of this Bus remains valid for 24 hours and drops you from stop to stop so you can visit the places with ease. For a smooth Umrah journey and visit to Madinah, contact Muslims Holy Travel. With their experience, they can be your trusted partner.
