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Prophet’s Mosque
المسجد النبوي
The spiritual heart of Madinah and the mosque established by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Hijrah.
Why this place matters
Masjid an-Nabawi stands at the center of Madinah’s sacred history. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ established the mosque after arriving in the city, and it became a place of prayer, learning, consultation and community life. The mosque has been expanded repeatedly across the centuries while remaining the focal point of a visit to Madinah.
Visiting today
Allow generous time, observe current access arrangements, and follow mosque guidance for Rawdah and other regulated areas.
Sources
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1190: One prayer in this mosque is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere, except al-Masjid al-Haram
- Sahih al-Bukhari 1196: Between my house and my pulpit is a garden of the gardens of Paradise
- Innaha Taybah map of 50 historical and archaeological sites, Madinah Research and Studies Center: Reported by Arab News, 5 November 2024
Editorial note: Innaha Taybah إِنَّهَا طَيْبَة distinguishes established Seerah evidence from later historical attribution. The source status above shows how strongly this place is documented. Read our methodology.