Madinah Guide — The City of the Prophet (✊)
What to see and how to make the most of your stay in Madinah al-Munawwarah.
Masjid an-Nabawi
The mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad (✊). Aim to pray in the Rawdah al-Sharifah — the area between the Prophet's (✊) tomb and his pulpit, described as a garden of Paradise.
Uhud
Site of the Battle of Uhud, where Hamza (RA) and many companions were martyred.
Quba
The first mosque of Islam. A tradition mentions that praying two rak'ah at Quba equals the reward of an Umrah.
Masjid al-Qiblatain
The mosque where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to the Ka'bah.
Published on 26 August 2026. Updated on 26 August 2026.