AL MASJID AN NABAWI

This was the second mosque built by Muhammad and is also the second most holy place in Islam with a rich political and religious history. Originally designed as an open space for the community with school for children, the modern mosque is a two story building with an ottoman prayer hall. It is a resting place for Muhammad and the first two Rashidin Caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar and is generally open to visitors regardless of the day or time.

Masjid an-Nabawi, one of the best places to visit in Saudi Arabia for worship, is a mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This mosque was built through the order of the prophet Muhammad, who taught that there should be a place of prayer so that all people may come to it and hear about Islam.

It is one of the largest mosques in the world for you to witness and is breathtakingly beautiful. The architecture of the place is unique which makes the place well worth a visit. There is an open place of worship in the mosque, which welcomes worshippers for Eid prayers, Friday prayers, funeral prayers and several other prayers.

One can see that al-Masjid an Nabawi is not only a beautiful building but also a very powerful one as it has been built to show admiration, respect and honour Prophet Muhammad. The Mosque was not damaged even during World War I or II, although there were various battles nearby.

Highlights

• Visit the Rawdah ash-sharifah, distinguished by green carpeting that separates it from the rest of the areas. It is said that prayers uttered here are never rejected.
• Witness the mihrab and discover the two mihrabs or niches which act as indicators for devotees to pray.
• Have a glance at the Minba - the original one was a block of date palm wood which was replaced by a tamarisk one.
• Get an opportunity to glance at the towering minarets that are beautiful to look at and are an indicator of the splendid artistry of the place.
• Marvel at the mosque’s walls, gates and ceilings that are carved with exquisite and intricately designed religious symbols and connotations that reflect the architectural advancements.