The sacred city Medina is the most calmness and peaceful city on the earth. That is hard to put into words visitors often testify that as soon as you enter the city you experience a peaceful feeling. It is the capital of the medina province and the fourth most populated city of Saudi Arabia. The name of the city is also written as al medina al manwrah which means the enlightened city. There are no shortage of the holy places and other places to visit in medina being one of the two holiest cities for Muslims. The holy city of Madinah masjid al Nabvi is centered. This mosque with his own blessed hands the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) constructed. The holy prophet (peace be upon him) is buried it is also the place. If you want to see the holy Madinah or masjid al Nabvi, and known his history you go perform umrah and booking Cheap Umrah packages from CheapUmrahPackages. Masjid al Nabvi served as the educational, religious, and political center of the Islamic empire during the life of the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him. the sacred masjid al Nabvi cannot be stated of is the significance enough in words. too the Rawdah ash Sharifah (noble garden) contains also in this beautiful mosque.
History of the holy Medina
The city was known as Yathrib historically before Islam. Before the holy prophet (peace be upon him) migrated from mecca it has existed for over 1,500 years. Marks the start of the hijri Islamic calendar the year of this migration. Around the 9th century BC, during the early history of the city, Jewish tribes lived here. The tribes of Aws and the Khazraj slowly they loss of power in the Arab. Aws and Khazraj by the time of Hijrah, were fighting inconclusively with each other for over 120 years. These tribes welcomed upon the arrival of the holy prophet (pace be upon him) the Muslims with open arms. The pilgrims who have booked a 12 Nights 4 Star Umrah Package visit the Madina after performing their Umrah. Most of them spend six days in the Madinah. The century- long fighting came to an end and they embraced Islam. They became known as the Ansar (meaning the helpers) collectively. The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) the Muslims who accompanied from mecca were called the muhajirun. Between the Ansar and the muhajirun laid the basic of the Islamic state of Madinah the exemplary brotherhood. Medina served as the center for the spread of Islam for ten glorious years after the Hijra. The holy prophet (peace be upon him) the Victory of mecca from medina was also by led. The prophet (peace be upon him) returned to medina after the successful conquest.
Geography oh the sacred medina
The holy medina is located at an elevation of around 620 meter above sea level which is part of the Hejaz region. The peak mount Uhud is the highest of Madinah which stands at 1,077 meters. The desert in the city can be described as an oasis. By volcanic hills and Hejaz Mountains it is surrounded. A good amount of groundwater and the city itself has fertile areas. The water flows down to the valley region and it also rains during the winter months which to fill the groundwater level. Make a suitable place for the cultivation of various date palms, vegetables, fruits, and cereals these favorable conditions.
Cultural life in medina
Visitors from all over the world come to medina and the sacred Madinah is the dream destination for every Muslim. Which mean you can find people from various nationalities and cultures living here Muslims who make pilgrimage often settle in the city. That mecca only Muslim are allowed in the city. King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex was established in medina the biggest publisher of the Quran in the world. Publishing over 361 different publications in various languages, this complex benefits from the cross-culture demographics of the city by employing over 1,100 people, and mostly from diverse backgrounds.
Masjid al- Nabvi in Medina
The most important place in the holy city medina is masjid al Nabvi. The holy prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) it house the Burial Chamber in this place and also has the Jannah tul Baqi cemetery right next to it. The holy medina remained the capital of the Islamic empire during the time of first three caliphs. Expanded by various Sultans, Muslims caliphs, and kings throughout its history and masjid al Nabvi (PBUH) has been renovated. This area between the Blessed Burial place (and former house). The holy prophet (peace be upon him) and his mimber is regarded as one of the gardens of paradise as narrated by the holy prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself also known as the Riyadh ul- Jannah. The Jannah tul- Baqi the cemetery can be found just next to the masjid al Nabvi (PBUH).
Popular Attractions
The holy prophet (peace be upon him), relatives and many of the companions are buried here. After Asar prayers and Fajr it is mostly opened. As the Islam the first mosque al Nabvi it is regarded. It is mosque where the holy prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the command to change the Qiblah (direction of prayer) from Jerusalem towards Kaaba in mecca, masjid al Qiblatain also called the mosque of two Qiblas. Historical places to visit in medina like Mount Uhud, Masjid Shahada Uhud, The al- Ghamama mosque, Ethiq well, masjid Bilal (R.A), and the seven mosque there are also a number of other significant religious attractions places.
