The city of the Prophet ﷺ, beyond the Haram
After praying in the Prophet’s Mosque, most visitors want to see the places where the early history of Islam took place. Some are within walking distance of the Haram, but Quba, Uhud, the Qiblatain mosque and the Miqat are not. A planned trip lets you see them in one morning and be back at the Haram before the next prayer.
Places you can visit in Madinah
These are the main places on a Madinah ziyarah. Some are a short walk from the Prophet’s Mosque, while Quba, Uhud, al-Qiblatayn and the Miqat need transport. Tell us which ones you would like to see and we will plan the route.
Important: opening hours and visiting rules are set by each site and the authorities, and some areas near the Haram are being redeveloped. Visiting al-Rawdah needs a Nusuk permit. We confirm what is open before your trip.
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque)
Built by the Prophet ﷺ when he arrived in Madinah, and home to his resting place beneath the Green Dome. Every ziyarah begins and ends here.
Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah
The area between the Prophet's ﷺ house and his minbar, described in hadith as a garden from the gardens of Paradise. Visits need a permit booked through the Nusuk app.
Jannat al-Baqi
The main cemetery of Madinah, east of the Prophet's Mosque. Many Companions and members of the Prophet's ﷺ family are buried here, among them Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him).
Masjid Quba
The first mosque built in Islam. Whoever purifies himself at home and prays two rak'ahs here gains the reward of an Umrah, so we always leave time for it.
Masjid al-Qiblatayn
The mosque where the Companions turned in the middle of a prayer when the qiblah changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba, as mentioned in Surah al-Baqarah.
Mount Uhud
The red mountain north of the city, where the Battle of Uhud took place in 3 AH. The Prophet ﷺ said that Uhud is a mountain that loves us and that we love.
Shuhada of Uhud Square
The open square at the foot of Uhud, with the large Sayyid al-Shuhada Mosque, named after Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him).
Shuhada of Uhud Cemetery
The resting place of the seventy Shuhada of Uhud, among them Hamzah, the Prophet's ﷺ uncle. Visitors give their salam from outside the walled enclosure.
Jabal al-Rumah (Mount of the Archers)
The small hill facing Uhud where the Prophet ﷺ placed fifty archers and told them to hold their position whatever happened.
Masjid al-Ghamama
South-west of the Prophet's Mosque, on the prayer ground where the Prophet ﷺ prayed the Eid prayers and the prayer for rain.
Masjid Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
A small historic mosque close to Masjid al-Ghamama, on the old Eid prayer ground, linked to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) leading the Eid prayer there.
Masjid Ali ibn Abi Talib
About 400 metres west of the Prophet's Mosque. It is linked to the Eid prayers of the Prophet ﷺ, and was renovated in 1411 AH.
Masjid al-Ijabah
North of al-Baqi. The Prophet ﷺ asked his Lord for three things here and was granted two, which is where the mosque's name, meaning 'the Answer', comes from.
The Seven Mosques (Sab'ah Masajid)
Small mosques at the foot of Mount Sal', where the trench was dug for the Battle of al-Khandaq. Masjid al-Fath is the best known of them.
Dhul Hulaifah Miqat (Abyar Ali)
The miqat for those travelling from Madinah to Makkah. We stop here on the way so you can enter ihram for Umrah.
Dar Al-Madinah Museum
A private museum in Knowledge Economic City, with models, photographs and collections on the history of Madinah and the architecture of the Prophet's Mosque.
Hejaz Railway Museum
In the restored Ottoman station opened in 1908, the end of the line from Damascus. Old track, engines and carriages tell the story of the railway.
International Museum of the Prophet's Biography
Near the Prophet's Mosque. It presents the life of the Prophet ﷺ and Islamic civilisation through screens and interactive displays in several languages.
King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex
On the Tabuk road, where millions of copies of the Qur'an and translations of its meanings are printed every year. Guided tours show the printing and checking process.
Al-Anbariyah Mosque
An Ottoman-era mosque beside the old Hejaz Railway station, built for travellers on the line, with twin minarets and a row of domes.
Masjid al-Mustarah
Also called Masjid Bani Harithah, on the road to Uhud. The Prophet ﷺ rested here on his way back from the Battle of Uhud, which gave it its name, 'the resting place'.
Al-Madinah Museum
Also in the old railway station, with galleries covering the history of the city from ancient times to the present day.
Photo credits (Wikimedia Commons): Jannat al-Baqi: Saleh Al Hussain (CC BY 4.0) · Mount Uhud: Adiput (Public domain) · Shuhada of Uhud Square: Ashashyou (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Shuhada of Uhud Cemetery: CR Guru PK (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Jabal al-Rumah (Mount of the Archers): CR Guru PK (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Masjid Ali ibn Abi Talib: Kaliper1 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · The Seven Mosques (Sab'ah Masajid): Richard Mortel (CC BY 2.0) · Dar Al-Madinah Museum: Imam Khairul Annas (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Hejaz Railway Museum: الدبوني (CC BY-SA 4.0) · International Museum of the Prophet's Biography: Oxorca (CC BY-SA 4.0) · King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex: علاء (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Al-Anbariyah Mosque: Imam Khairul Annas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
On request we can also stop at the Well of Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), the date farms and the date market, where you can buy Ajwa and other Madinah dates.
A day trip to Badr
Badr lies about 150 km south-west of Madinah. It is the site of the first great battle in Islam. Visitors come to see the battlefield, the cemetery of the Shuhada of Badr and Masjid al-Areesh. A Badr trip takes most of a day, and we agree the return time with you before you set out.
Choosing the vehicle
- A Hyundai Staria suits most families, with room for luggage and shopping.
- A GMC Yukon gives more comfort for elderly relatives or VIP guests.
- Umrah groups travel by coach. See bus rental.
Before you go
- Mornings after Fajr are the most comfortable time for Uhud and Quba.
- Visiting rules at some sites are set by the authorities and can change.
- We provide the car and driver. A guide or scholar can be arranged through your Umrah company.
Related services
See also Makkah ziyarah tours, Hajj and Umrah transport for the Makkah–Madinah journey, and airport transfers for Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Questions
How long does a Madinah ziyarah trip take?
The main sites (Quba, al-Qiblatain, Uhud and the Seven Mosques) usually take two and a half to three and a half hours. A Badr trip is a full day.
Can we go to the Miqat on our way to Makkah?
Yes. Book the Madinah–Makkah journey with a stop at Dhul Hulayfah and you can enter ihram there.
Can we include the date market?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will add it to the route.
Can you pick us up from our hotel?
Yes. Give us the hotel name and the time you want to be back for prayer.