Places to visit in Medina during Umrah

Medina is the holiest city in Islam after Mecca. Millions of Muslims visit this holy city when performing Umrah. Every pilgrim comes there with carrying spiritually, emotionally, and religious attachment with the beloved Holy Prophet (PBUH). Muslims visit on the grave of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and make Duas in this holy site. Medina holds many spiritual and historical heritage with its old history and religious importance. Visiting Medina during Umrah is highly recommended for collecting rewards, attaching spiritually with holy sites, and knowing about the sacrifices of Muslims peoples in earliest days of Islam. Medina offers a wealth of significant experience.

Some Important and famous places in Medina according to their history in Islam are here.

Masjid Al Nabawi

Masjid Al Nabawi is also known as the Prophet’s Mosque. It is the second holiest site in Islam after Masjid al-Haram. Masjid Al Nabawi is situated in the center of Medina. The mosque is built by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself after Hijrah from Mecca. It becomes one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world, and millions of pilgrims visit it every year.

The mosque is also the resting place of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), along with his companions Abu Bakr as-Siddiq and Umer ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them), whose graves under the green dome. Visiting the Prophet’s grave and sending Salam upon him is a deeply amazing experience and it’s a Sunnah during a visit to the mosque.

Pilgrims visit to the mosque are encourage to perform many prayers as possible within the mosque. The Prophet (PBUH) said; “One prayer in my mosque is better than thousands of prayers in other mosques except Masjid al-Haram”. (Sahih Al-Bukhari).

One of the most revered section in this mosque is Rawdah ash-Sharifah, an area between the Prophet House and pulpit, which the Prophet describes “a garden from gardens of paradise”. Praying in this area is considered highly reward taking act. Due to its importance, it is always filled with Muslims who’s perform prayers there. During Ramadan, this place offers an amazing ambience that attracts millions of Muslims in a beautiful way. If you want to explore this wonderful atmosphere in Masjid al-Nabawi during Ramadan, going for Umrah with booking the Best Ramadan Umrah Packages is helpful.

Jannat al-Baqi

Jannat al-Baqi is one of the most significant and historical cemeteries in Islam. Located in directly adjacent to eastern side of Masjid Al-Nabawi in Medina, this bless site is the final resting place of many of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) family members, companions, and the most revered figures in Islamic history. Visiting Jannat al-Baqi is a spiritual experience that offers a Muslim to reminder for his final destination and preparing for this journey.

The graves of family members and companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) include Fatima al-Zehra (RA), the beloved daughter of the Prophet, Imam Hassan Ibn Ali (RA) the grandson of the Prophet, and Uthman Ibn Affan (RA), the third caliph of Islam. Additionally, most of wives of Prophet (PBUH) are buried here, along many companions such as Abbas Ibn Muttalib, the uncle of the Prophet.

Jannat al-Baqi is not just a graveyard; it is a part of Islamic heritage. Muslims visit this holy site mostly after Fajar prayer, when the gates are usually open for public.

Quba Mosque

Masjid Quba is the first mosque built in the Islam. It is located about 4-5 kilometers south of Masjid al Nabawi. It was establish by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) shortly after his migration from Mecca to Medina. In arriving Prophet Muhammad stayed there for few days, making it a place of immense religious and historical importance for Muslims around the world.

Masjid Quba is considered as a symbol of sincerity, devotion and unity in Islam. This virtue makes visiting Quba Mosque a highly recommended Sunnah during your stay in Medina. Many pilgrims visit this place on the morning of Saturday, following the practice of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who used to visit weekly on foot or riding camel.

Visiting Masjid Quba during Umrah journey not only reviews a Sunnah and also connects to the early beginning of Muslim community. It’s a reminder of the Prophet’s Mission, the Sacrifices of the early Muslims, and the foundation of Islamic worship.

Mount Uhud

Mount Uhud is the most significant and historical place in Medina, and deeply connected with early days of Islam. Located approximately 9-10 kilometers north of Masjid Al-Nabawi. It is the site of the famous Battle of Uhud, which took place in the 3rdyear of Hijrah.

The Battle of Uhud is the turning point in the Islamic history. Early Muslims success in Battle, resulting in the loss of several companions and hurtful experience for Muslim community. Visitors standing there, feel the history of this place with many sacrifices, emotions, and lessons.

At the foot of Mount Uhud is a cemetery of martyrs known as Shuhada Uhud, where 70 companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are buried. Many pilgrims visit Mount Uhud in the early morning after Fajar prayer because the weather is cooler and less crowded area. It is the place where visitors learn about the early day’s history of Islam and make Duas, reflections, and spiritually attach with this place.

Qiblatain Mosque

Masjid al-Qiblatain is the most significant mosque in Islam. It is also known as Mosque of Two Qiblahs. It is located in the city of Medina, approximately 6-7 kilometers northwest of Masjid al-Nabawi. This mosque marks a special pivot moment in Islamic history, the change of Qiblah from Jerusalem to Mecca.

This incident appears in the second year of Hijrah, during the regular prayer session of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The interior of mosque is clean, bright and elegant, designed to kept large number of worshippers. Although the original dual mihrabs have been replaced, the historical significance of the site remain preserved and deeply respected.

Visitors to the mosque spend a lot of time in the mosque, and collect information of Islam, leadership and submission to Allah’s commands. Visitors perform prayers in the mosque and learns about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companion’s importance and their roles for Islam.

Final thoughts

Visiting Medina during your Umrah is a deeply spiritual and good experience for pilgrims. Pilgrims visit different holy sites in Medina. Every site offers the lessons of faith, devotions, sacrifices, and history in Islam. Medina is not just a city, it is place where visitors feel peace, and close to Allah and his Prophet (PBUH).

Maintaining a good physical health is required for exploring numerous Islamic sites in Medina during Umrah properly. Taking rest in an adequate way is an important step for getting a lot of energy to visit different sites during the pilgrimage. This thing is possible when you stay in a lodging option, which has a lot of comfort. So, travelers should know about Medina hotels that are comfortable and affordable.