Guide
Masjid an-Nabawi, the Rawdah, Quba, Qiblatain, Uhud and the Seven Mosques.
The Prophet's Mosque is the second mosque built in Islam and the centre of life in Madinah. Beneath the Green Dome lies the blessed burial chamber, and pilgrims offer salutations as they pass.
Madinah has a gentler pace than Makkah. Many travellers say the days spent here are the calmest and most restful part of the whole journey.
The Rawdah is the area between the Prophet's ﷺ chamber and his minbar, described in hadith as a garden from the gardens of Paradise. It is easily recognised by its green carpet against the red carpet used elsewhere in the mosque.
Visiting the Rawdah requires a free, timed permit booked in the official Nusuk app, with separate time slots for men and women. Slots are released in batches and can be taken very quickly, so check the app regularly in the days before and during your stay. The exact release pattern changes from time to time, so follow whatever the app shows at the time.
South of the city stands Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam, established shortly after the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madinah. Praying two rak'ahs here is a well-loved Sunnah and a highlight of most ziyarah itineraries.
The Mosque of the Two Qiblahs is where the revelation came changing the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Makkah, mid-prayer. It remains one of the most visited historical mosques in the city.
Mount Uhud was the site of the Battle of Uhud, where Hamza and many companions were martyred. The martyrs' cemetery lies at the foot of the mountain, and visitors offer salutations from a respectful distance.
At the foot of Mount Sila' sits a cluster of small mosques marking positions from the Battle of the Trench. Around six remain standing today, and the site of the Khandaq itself is close by.
The historic cemetery beside Masjid an-Nabawi holds the graves of many companions and members of the Prophet's household. Visiting hours and access rules vary, so ask locally or with your group when you arrive.
Date farms around Madinah are a favourite stop for Ajwa dates and gifts to bring home, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur'an is often included on organised itineraries — availability of public visits varies.
Some groups also visit Wadi-e-Jinn, a natural curiosity outside the city. It is a local sightseeing stop rather than an Islamic historical site.
