Overview
The Rawdah is the area inside Masjid an-Nabawi between the Prophet’s ﷺ house (now the chamber containing his grave) and his minbar. It is marked by green-and-white carpets and decorated pillars.
Significance
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Between my house and my minbar is a garden from the gardens of Paradise, and my minbar is over my Lake-Fount” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1196; see also 1195). Worshippers seek to pray and make du’a there.
Historic pillars
Several pillars in the Rawdah carry names associated with events in the Prophet’s ﷺ life — such as the pillar of Aishah and the pillar of Abu Lubabah (the pillar of repentance). These names are recorded in the historical literature of Madinah.
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Visiting information
Entry is by appointment only through the Nusuk app, with separate time slots for men and women. Slots are limited and book up quickly; keep your visit short so others can pray.
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- Sahih al-Bukhari 1196 — https://sunnah.com/bukhari:1196
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1195 — https://sunnah.com/bukhari:1195
Historical reports sometimes differ; where they do, this page notes it. Please consult qualified scholars for religious rulings. Visiting rules and opening times are set by the Saudi authorities and may change.