When the pilgrims enter the Mosque of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), they enter with the right foot first as is the case with other mosques. The highest of these hills is Mount Uḥud, which rises to more than 2,000 feet above the oasis. On the other three sides, the city is enclosed by arid hills belonging to the Hejaz Mountain range. It is bounded on the east by an extensive lava field, part of which dates from a volcanic eruption in 1207 CE. Medina lies 2,050 feet (625 meters) above sea level on a fertile oasis. Muslims believe that prayers of supplication offered up in the Rawdah are never rejected, making it a high-priority destination for Muslims on pilgrimage. The Rawdah-garden in Arabic-is a green-carpeted area next to the burial site inside the mosque. The grave is identified by a green dome, constructed in the early 19th century. The Prophet’s Mosque contains the burial place of Muhammad (SAW).ĭuring several reconstructions of the mosque, it was expanded to include the grave of Muhammad and his two successors, Abu Bakar and Umar.

But it will be an act of ingratitude for any pilgrim not to visit the City of Madinah, where the Prophet of Islam took refuge, from where Islam spread, and where the Seal of the Prophets sleeps, including his caliphs and major followers. It has no connection with the Hajj as no ihram or talbiyyah is required. The visitation to the Prophet’s mosque in Madinah, the City of Light, is voluntary, but very important. And there are men who say: ‘Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the hereafter and defend us from the torment on the fire!’” There are men who say: ‘Our Lord! Give us (thy bounties) in this world!’ But they will have no portion in the hereafter. So, when ye have accomplished your holy rites celebrate the praises of God as ye used to celebrate the praises of your father’s yea with far more heart and soul. Then pass on at a quick pace from the place whence it is usual for the multitude so to do and ask for God’s forgiveness. Then when ye pour down from (Mount) Arafat, celebrate the praises of God at the sacred monument and celebrate His praises as He has directed you even though before this ye went astray. The Holy Qur’an 2:198-201 says, “It is no crime in you if ye seek of the bounty of your Lord (during pilgrimage). In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

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