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Madinah - Sightseeing
Visiting hours for Al Rawdah Al Shareef
Gents: Round the clock
Ladies: After Fajar Pray till 11.00 am, After Dhur Pray till 3.00 pm, After Isha Pray till 11.00 pm
Madinah - Sightseeing
Qiblatain Mosque
The Qiblatain mosque is famous for its importance in history. Before Kaba'a became the direction for Muslims to pray, they used to pray in the direction of Baitul Muqaddis in Jerusalem. The direction was changed after the order came from Almighty Allah when the Prophet was praying in this mosque.
Madinah - Sightseeing
Seven Mosques
The "seven mosques" are really six, but have become known by the name as pilgrims visiting Madinah also visit a seventh mosque, "Masjid Al Qiblatayn".
All these mosques are located at Mount Sala' in Madinah. Scholars say the mosques were constructed during the times of the uprising of the Quraish and other Arab tribes against the Muslims. One of the Prophet's companions recommended building a trench as a shield against attack.
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The Juma Mosque
This mosque is on the way to Quba Mosque from Madina. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offered his first Juma prayer in this mosque after migrating from Makkah.
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The Ghamamah Mosque
This mosque is situated on South-West of Manakha. The Prophet (PBUH) used to offer Eid prayers in this mosque.
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Al Mastarah Mosque
This mosque is 2,500 meters away from the Prophet's Mosque. The meaning of the Arabic word "Al Mastarah" is to relax. The Prophet (PBUH) took some relaxation in this place when returning from the Uhud Battle.
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Meeqath Mosque or Dhul Hulayfah
This mosque is the point from where people going to Makkah will wear Ihram (special dress for Umrah/Hajj) and offer prayers. It is 14 km away from the Prophet Mosque.
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Saqifah of Bani Saidah
This is the place located at the north western side of Prophet Mosque. After the death of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) people gathered here and his close friend Abu Bakr Siddque was selected as the first caliph. Now, this place is garden.
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Mount Uhud
Mount Uhud is a historical place of great significance. It was here that the great battle of Uhud took place. The graveyard of the Martyrs - Shuhadhas - still remains here.
Distance: 10 km
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Quba Mosque
This is the first mosque in Islam. It was built at the time of Prophet Mohammed PBUH. Anyone who prays in this mosque is rewarded with an Umrah equivalent reward from Allah Hadith Sharif.
Distance: 2 km
