Umrah – An Islamic Pilgrimage to Holy Mecca

Umrah is an Arabic word that means to visit a populated place and is a ritual similar as Hajj but in a short form, Umrah is performed by three important rituals such as Tawaf, Sai, and Twafun Nisa. Before performing Umrah, Muslim pilgrims must wear Ehram, a dress, after cleansing themselves.  Thus, Muslim pilgrims wear…

Bayt al-Huzn (Hazrat Fatima’s House) in Medina During Umrah

Hazrat Fatima’s house also called as Baty al-Huzn was a house of sorrow where Hazrat Fatima (daughter of Prophet Muhammad) lived with Imam Ali after marriage, which was demolished in the Al-Baqi in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is situated close to Masjid al-Nabawi which was destroyed in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Hazrat Fatima…

Important Facts about Jannat Al-Baqi

Introduction – Jannat Al-Baqi is situated close or next to popular Mosque, Masjid al-Nabawi and is one of the oldest Islamic Cemetery in the Islamic History in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. As per Islamic History, Jannat al-Baqi was founded or established by Prophet Muhammad and served as the burial place of their companions,…

My Visit to Masjid Al-Ghamama in Medina during Umrah

Masjid al-Ghamamah is one of the oldest mosques and is located near to Masjid al-Nabawi in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The word Ghamama means cloud (badal) and is a historical site where the Prophet Muhammad performed an Eid Prayer (Namaz) in the Masjid of Al-Ghamamah in the year 631 thus, Masjid al-Ghamama is…

Important Facts about Uhud Pahadi

Introduction – Uhud Pahadi also called as Jabal Al Uhud is a mountain and is located in the north of Medina in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia with a height of 3.553 ft (1077m), and 4.7 miles (7.5 km) long. It is a mountain of huge importance in spirituality and Islamic history. According to…

My visit to Uhud Pahadi in Medina, Saudi Arabia during Umrah

Uhud Pahadi is a very important pilgrimage site and historical place for Muslim pilgrims and is located in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. According to Islamic history, it is an important historical site where the second battle was fought on March 19, 625 CE, between the small force of the Muslim Community of Medina…

Important facts about Masjid al-Qiblatayn

Introduction – Masjid al-Qiblatayn is also one of the important mosques for ziarat in the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. The name of Masjid al-Qiblatayn means that ‘’Mosques of the Two Qiblas’’ and the Arabic word Qibla represents ‘’direction of prayer’’. Masjid al-Qiblatayn was built by Sawad Ibn Ghanam ibn Ka’ab in 623 CE…

Important Facts about Masjid Quba

Masjid Quba – It is considered as the first mosque in the Islamic History, which was constructed by Prophet Muhammad in 622 CE and was later completed by his companions. Later, it was constructed in the village of Quba at a distance of about 6km (3.7 miles) from Medina. Masjid Quba is also the second…

Important Facts about Riaz Ul-Jannah

Introduction—Riaz Ul Jannah is the most sacred place in the Masjid al-Nabawi for Muslims in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, the word “Riaz Ul Jannah” means the “Garden of Paradise” and is one of the most sacred and holiest places on Earth for the Muslim Community. Riaz Ul Jannah is located inside…

Medina

Medina is also popularly called as Madinah and is the most important place in the Islamic History which is located in Saudi Arabia. It is also one of the most sacred places in Islam and also the fourth most populous city in Saudi Arabia. There are about 58.5 percent population as local Saudi people and…