Madina ziyarat is a very special and memorable experience for every Muslim. In Islam, madina is considered the most peaceful and spiritual place. Madina is that sacred place where Prophet Muhammad PBUH spent special years of His life.

 The Rawdah of the Prophet PBUH is also in madina. The atmosphere of Madina has peace, love and spirituality. After praying in the Masjid-e-Nabwi, the faith of Muslims gets stronger, and they feel closer to the Almighty. 

Visiting madina is not a journey but a process of blessings and spiritual restoration. This guide will be helpful for UK muslims who are planning to perform Umrah and madina Ziyarat.

Importance of madina

Madina is the second holiest place on earth after Mecca, which is found in Saudi Arabia about 200+ miles north of Makah. Madina has important religious and historical significance to Muslims around the world. The town of madina has Masjid-e-Nabvi, which is the burial place of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Muslims around the world come to perform Hajj and Umrah. People also visit madina to see (for Ziyarat) Muhammad’s SAW mosque. Aside from religious aspects, Muslims attempt to explore this beautiful city, where there are many beautiful mosques, old lanes, craft shops, fresh dates, delicious food, markets, and a coastline, which are the attractions of madina. Many pilgrims also search for umrah deals from the UK to plan their journey in a more affordable and convenient way.

Masjid-e-Nabwi

The mosque of the Prophet was also the centre of the religious, political, and economic life of Muslims at the time of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Masjid-e-Nabvi is now 100 times larger than its original size and may accommodate half 1,000,000 worshippers at a time.

 An outsized green dome now covers the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) residential quarters, where he’s buried alongside two caliphs, Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) and Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA). Over two million Muslim pilgrims visit the Prophet’s Mosque annually.

Mount Uhud

abal-e-Uhud is another famous place to go to in madina, which is about 7km north of madina. The well-known battle of Uhud was fought in 3 A.H., and therefore, the uncle of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Hazrat Hamza, and other companions are buried here. Jabal-e-Uhud is also known as the Mountain of Paradise. It will literally be placed in Jannah in the hereafter. 

Jannat-ul-Baqi

Jannat ul Baqi is found near the Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque, where many companions and relatives of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) were buried. Among many of them, the foremost dominant are the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) except Hazrat Khadija (RA) and Hazrat Maymonah. It is known as the world’s most famous and sacred graveyard. Every day, many muslims visit this place and ask for forgiveness and mercy.

Hejaz Railway Museum 

The Hejaz Railway Museum in madina is a railway museum that was opened in 2006. It’s on the grounds of the restored historic Ottoman railroad station at madina, locally called  “Istasyōn”, including a stretch of the historic track and a train shed with originally four tracks. 

There are several engines and pieces of wheeled vehicles on display, some of which have been transported to the museum from other places along the historic Hejaz railway line. 

A minimum of one engine has been restored enough to be drivable on the museum tracks. It is, alongside the old railway station at Mada’in Saleh, one of two museums in Saudi Arabia dedicated to the Hejaz railway.

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Quba Mosque

The Quba Mosque is one of the three historically important mosques left in madina. It’s the location of the oldest mosque in Islam, having been founded by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) upon his flight from Mecca to madina. 

The new mosque is spacious with a kind of cramped forward area and a spacious back area, often used for pilgrims who are reading the Quran or napping. The Quba Mosque is the first mosque which prophet PBUH established after migrating to madina. According to the Hadith, performing two rak’ah nafal in the Quba mosque is equivalent to performing Umrah.

Wadi-e-Jinn

Wadi-e-Jinn is additionally referred to as Wadi al-Baida, which is found 30km faraway from northwest of madina. The importance of this valley is due to the rationale of cars moving against the middle of gravity. Thanks to this, Wadi-e-Jinn brought the eyes of thousands of individuals across the planet. There’s something strange about this Wadi.

madina Library and Exhibition 

Madinah Library is a historical place that visitors just need to see when visiting madina. It remains open for visitors from 7 am to 9 pm. The Library was founded by Sheikh Ahmed Yasin in 1352 Hijri.

The beautiful exhibition is held at Gate 13 of Masjid-e-Nabvi, where beautiful names of Allah are exhibited. It’s a gorgeous exhibition without an entry ticket.

Pilgrims can experience a 5-star umrah package in madina with luxurious accommodation, meals, and transportation

Conclusion 

Madina Ziyarat is a spiritual and memorable experience for every pilgrim. Visiting sacred places like Masjid Nabawi SAW, Jannat Al Baqi, Quba mosque, and Mount Uhud strengthens pilgrims’ faith. 

Also, the heart and soul of pilgrims get refreshed. Madina is not only about visiting places but also an opportunity to deepen love with Allah and the Prophet Muhammad PBUH.