History of City
Main pillars of the Masjid-e-Nabwi
The diagram above is a plan view of the front part of Masjid-e-Nabwi and identifies pillars (ustuwaanah) where a significant event or act occurred...
Maqam of Salman Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the maqam of Salman Farsi (may Allah be pleased with him), one of the most famous Companions of the Prophet (saw) and...
Site where Ebrahim (upon him be peace) was thrown into the fire
The place where Ibrahim (peace be upon him) was thrown into the fire
This place in Urfa, Turkey, is considered the place where Ebrahim (peace...
The Unsung Heroes of Uhud: A Legacy of Sacrifice and Martyrdom
The Battle of Uhud stands as one of the most significant and heart-wrenching chapters in Islamic history. Fought in 625 CE (3 AH), it...
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Meezab
Meezab is a golden spout from which rainwater on the roof of the Kaaba falls on the hijr Ismail. It is reported that the...
Hateem/Hijr Ismail
Hateem / Hijr Ismail : Hateem is a crescent-shaped zone directly adjacent to the Kaaba. Part of it is also known as Hijr Ismail,...
Mina: The Sacred City of Pilgrimage and Reflection in Islam
Mina, a city located within the boundaries of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Muslims around...
Tomb of Jafar-bin-Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the tomb of Jafar-bin-Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him), the second amir appointed by the Prophet (SAW), to lead the...
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Mosque of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)
This is the place where caliph Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) made salah after the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 638 AD....
Mihrab-e-Zakariyyah
Mihrab-e-Zakariyyah is a small prayer niche located in the eastern part of Masjid al-Qibly. It was built to commemorate the Prophet Zakariyyah (peace be...
Masjid-e-Khalil – Jewish side
This is a view from the Jewish side. The territory used to be open to the sky, but now it is closed and used...
Riadhul Jannah and mehrab
The area between the Sacred Chamber and the pulpit (Mimbar) is known as Riadhul Jannah, that is, the Garden of Paradise. It is currently...
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