Al Masjid-e-Nabawi

About

A deeply spiritual place offering peace and opportunities for learning

Why go

• Feels incredibly serene despite the crowds
• A place that every muslim dreams of visiting
• Deep reverence, tranquility, and emotional closeness

Must try

• Study in the haram: tajweed, hifz, fiqh
• Visit the museum in the basement
• See ancient quran copies
• Access the rooftop for sunset views
• Pray in the rawdah

Pro tips

• Register for classes online or at gate 22 (men) / 25 (women)
• Take a cart between masjid quba and nabawi for 10 sar
• Use the nusuk app to schedule rawdah appointments
• Women's toilets near raudah: toilet 201 near gates 361 & 362
• Access rooftop via gate 21, king fahad gate

Good to know

• Be respectful if you are a non-muslim
• Dress warmly, medina can be chilly in the morning
• Be aware of guardians telling people to move on

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Rating

4.9 / 5 (404551 reviews)

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