this is the second largest mosque after Mecca. I had to hunt around to find the Arabic name for the Prophet's Mosque to write a review. Muhammed is buried here. The ground is spread over 20 some acres. It's unbelievably huge and holds inside/out a million people. Try to imagine that. When we were there and watched the pilgrims from lots of different countries enter the mosque we were truly in awe of the masses that seemed never ending. Non Muslims are not allowed to get inside (there is a green barrier). But what you can see as you walk around will blow your mind. It's stunning!!. What looks like umbrellas does also fold up. Totally beautiful to look at and architectural genius.

Our pilgrimage to Masjid Nabawi in February 2024 with Baitullah Travel was nothing short of a divine odyssey. From the instant we set foot in the hallowed precincts, a profound sense of spirituality engulfed us. The iconic green dome stood tall, an emblem of our faith and a beacon of hope for pilgrims worldwide. In the Rawdah, where the Prophet's (peace be upon him) serene resting place resides, our prayers echoed with unmatched sincerity and reverence. Baitullah Travel's impeccable arrangements ensured our journey was smooth and focused solely on our spiritual enlightenment. Their attention to detail allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the mosque's rich history and architectural splendor. Every corner we explored whispered tales of devotion and inspired us to strengthen our connection with our faith. Leaving Masjid Nabawi was bittersweet, as we departed with hearts filled with gratitude and souls nourished by the divine experience. Our pilgrimage with Baitullah Travel was an unforgettable chapter in our spiritual journey, one that will continue to resonate in our hearts for years to come. Regards Baitullah Travel Team

Please see my other page on Makkah for tips and my review. We travelled by high speed train from Makkah to Medinah – covering the distance in just over 2 hours with one stop in Jeddah. Stayed at the Sofitel which is the closest to the women’s entrance gate 25 (about 5 minutes walk). Compared to Makkah, Medinah was so organised and quiet, managed to pray inside the prophet’s mosque with no hassle, plenty of chairs for those that can’t sit down and water barrels all over to take a drink of Zamzam water. Now for some key points to arm yourselves with. • Praying at namaz times is easy to navigate and inside and you can get there at Azaan time and still get a space • For men, you can walk past the prophet tomb with no booking required. Entrance is close to the south entrances and signposted. Be prepared to queue but lines are kept moving by security • Rawdah – to pray in Noble Rawdah, you have to book on the Nusk app as this is required to reduce overcrowding. This is mandatory and QR code on the app will be scanned. You get a choice of times and arrive about 20 minutes before as you will need to queue. If you arrive too early, you will be turned away. • Jannatul Baqi graveyard – no booking needed and there is a path going through which is moving one way. Again lines are kept moving. Entrance is by south west part of mosque by the Lost Children centre. • ZamZam water – you can take back home one 5l water which you collect from Jeddah airport or Medinah airport. Just show your passport at the dedicated section outside of departures to collect the bottle. Note, you should only take the water from the airport as these are packaged for air travel. You can’t open them until you reach your destination. Another note, if you are flying straight home, then the water is not counted as part of your luggage. However, if you decide to do a stopover on your way home (so going to Dubai and then back home), the water on you final flight back is counted with your luggage so bear in mind the total weight Overall a great trip and an experience to be able to visit these two beautiful places. However, slightly let down by the overzealous guards in Makkah and the inconsiderate people who think it is a race to do Tawaf around the Kaaba – we even saw one man taking a business call whilst walking around, seriously, some people have no understanding of why there are there.

The area of the Prophet's Mosque is overwhelming and of very special beauty. Also exciting are the two affiliated museums on Mohammed's life history and the development history of the mosque. More about Medina can be found in the travel report "Saudi Arabia - Notes on a trip in autumn 2024". The book will be published in print and e-book form in April 2025 and tells of a two-month individual journey through the country.

How can you not instantly fall in Love with Masjid-e-Nabawi. This place is peaceful and calm. You can spend the entire day and not realize where you are. I would have loved to spend more time there. The masjid is gorgeous. Take time to reflect, send Salaam and enjoy the beaty of the masjid. They placed a lot of detail in every arch, in every pillar, in every corner, every floor, and everywhere else you look.

Masjid-e-Nabwi (The Prophet’s Mosque) is the second holiest site in Islam. It was built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Madinah a city in Saudi Arabia. Masjid-un-Nabwi is also the burial place of Phophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Prophet (ﷺ) said “Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to the mosque of Quba and prays in it, he will have a reward like the Umrah pilgrimage.” The rewards of praying in Masjid al Nabawi is better than 1000 prayers in any other Mosque while praying in Masjid al-Haram is 100,000 times better.

Visiting the mosque both by day and by night is definitely a highlight! It is not entirely clear whether one can enter the court as a non-Muslim, in some cases we were cordially invited to do so, but in some cases also rejected. Especially in the evening after the evening prayer, when the faithful leave the mosque in their thousands, there is a special atmosphere.

Spiritually uplifting. The musjid is beautiful. To pray inside you have to arrive an hour or so before salaah time as it gets full especially during peak periods. If praying outside carry own prayer mat, the marble is hard and sometimes you dont get to pray on the carpeted area. Rawdah slots are rushed, try to make the most of it when you book via the Nusuk app. Time inside goes quick & the guards rush you to leave as soon as they see you complete 2 rakah nafl prayer in Rawdah. The Riad Ul Jannah is no longer demarcated in a different color carpet. Anyone without a Rawdah booking via Nusuk app will not be allowed into the Rawdah. The guards scan QR code on entry. Ladies enter Rawdah via door 37 with a Nusuk app permit. Sadly you are only allowed one visit to the Rawdah as an individual. Some people that have group bookings managed to go twice, not sure how that works. Try to get to the front 3 rows to pray if possible without pushing and hurting other sisters as these rows are considered to be the Riad ul Jannah area. Also look for the pillars of repentance and Bibi Ayesha and try to pray close to those if possible. There is said to be great rewards for those who pray in these areas. May the Almighty accept your prayers and make your journey easy, rewarding and fulfilling.

A one way by bus is about 4 hours or 385 km from Makkah. Start early in the morning and arrived at Al Madina, the city which host our Prophet Muhammad PBAH before over 1400 years when Makkah people didn’t welcome him. Al Madina is a city very famous for the kindness of its people and their great hospitality. Visited Al Masjid Al Nabawi, prayed Zuhr and Asr there, visited our Prophet's house, which is now his graveyard, adjacent to his two main followers in Islam Abu Baker and Omar. Unfortunately, unable to visit Al Rawda Al Shareefa, which needs a special permission through an application called Nusuk, but was all booked and full. A great visit and spiritual experience.