Masjid al-Nabawi (Medina)
AbrahamicIslamicmosqueHejaz622 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Medina (Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah)
Country
Saudi Arabia
Region
Hejaz
Coordinates
24.4672, 39.6112
Era
622 CE - present
Site Type
Mosque
About
The second holiest city in Islam, containing the Prophet's Mosque built by Muhammad after the Hijra, and his tomb beneath the Green Dome.
Significance
Muhammad migrated here from Mecca in 622 CE (the Hijra), establishing the first Muslim community; visiting the Prophet's tomb is a deeply revered act of devotion.
History & Historical Arc
Originally called Yathrib, the city was renamed Medina ('the city') after Muhammad's arrival; the mosque was built on la…
Archaeological Notes
The original mosque footprint has been absorbed into massive Saudi expansions; the tomb chamber remains structurally int…
Key Features & Structures
- Green Dome (tomb of Muhammad)
- Rawdah (garden of paradise area)
Visitor Information
Open to all Muslims; visiting during Hajj or Umrah is common but not mandatory. Non-Muslims are not permitted inside the…
Related Figures
MuhammadAbu BakrAisha
In the Bible
Source References
- Quran 9:108
- Sahih Bukhari 2:21:282