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Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, the city of the Prophet ﷺ, welcomed him after the Hijrah and became the first capital of the Muslim community. It is home to Masjid an-Nabawi and the Rawdah, Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud, al-Baqi and many other places recorded in the Prophet’s ﷺ biography.
Masjid an-Nabawi
The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, founded by the Prophet ﷺ after the Hijrah and containing his blessed resting place.
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Rawdah
The area between the Prophet's ﷺ house and his minbar, described by him as a garden from the gardens of Paradise.
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Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam, founded by the Prophet ﷺ on his arrival at Quba during the Hijrah.
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Masjid Qiblatain
The 'Mosque of the Two Qiblas', associated with the change of the qibla from Jerusalem to the Kaaba.
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Mount Uhud
The mountain north of Madinah, site of the Battle of Uhud (3 AH) and the graves of its martyrs including Hamzah.
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Khandaq
The site of the Battle of the Trench (5 AH), where a trench protected Madinah from the Confederate armies; home of the…
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Al-Baqi
The historic cemetery of Madinah beside the Prophet's Mosque, resting place of many Companions and members of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
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Bir Ghars
A historic well near Quba, one of the wells of Madinah associated in historical reports with the Prophet ﷺ.
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Bir Aris
The 'Well of the Ring' near Masjid Quba, where the Prophet's ﷺ seal ring fell during the caliphate of Uthman.
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Bir Rumah
The well purchased by Uthman ibn Affan and given freely for the use of all Muslims — an early example of waqf.
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Masjid al-Ghamamah
The historic mosque on the site of the Prophet's ﷺ Eid prayer ground (musalla) in Madinah.
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Masjid Jumuah
The mosque marking where the Prophet ﷺ led the first Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer on his way from Quba into Madinah.
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Masjid Ijabah
The mosque of Banu Mu'awiyah, where the Prophet ﷺ made a long supplication — two of his three requests were granted.
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Dhul-Hulayfah (Abyar Ali Miqat)
The miqat of the people of Madinah, where pilgrims travelling from Madinah enter ihram for Umrah or Hajj.
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Quba Walking Trail
The 3 km pedestrian avenue linking Masjid an-Nabawi and Masjid Quba, following a route the Prophet ﷺ used when visiting Quba.
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Dar Al Madinah Museum
A museum dedicated to the history and urban heritage of Madinah and the Prophet's Mosque.
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Badr
The site south-west of Madinah where the Battle of Badr (2 AH / 624 CE) — the first major battle of Islam…
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