The Prophet’s Mosque
The spiritual heart of Madinah and the Mosque of the Prophet ﷺ, where worship, Prophetic history and the serenity of the city come together.
The Prophet’s Mosque is the spiritual heart of Madinah and one of Islam’s most significant mosques. Built by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his migration to Madinah, it became central to the life of the city during the Prophetic era and has welcomed Muslims from around the world for centuries.
Within the mosque is Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, situated between the Prophet’s ﷺ home and his pulpit. The mosque also encompasses the Sacred Chamber, where the Prophet ﷺ and his companions Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq and Umar ibn Al-Khattab are buried.
Over the centuries, the mosque has undergone successive expansions, including major Saudi-era developments that greatly enlarged its prayer areas, surrounding courtyards and visitor facilities. Yet the experience extends far beyond its architecture: praying here, walking through its courtyards and seeing its Green Dome and minarets are among the defining experiences of a visit to Madinah.
Here lies the heart of Madinah, where the story of the city continues to unfold.
One of the three mosques to which Muslims are encouraged to travel for worship. A prayer in the Prophet’s Mosque is better than one thousand prayers elsewhere, except at Al-Masjid Al-Haram. It also contains Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, described by the Prophet ﷺ as a garden from the gardens of Paradise.
The Prophet’s Mosque was built during the time of the Prophet ﷺ following his migration to Madinah. It was expanded during the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and successive Islamic periods, followed by the major Saudi expansions of the modern era.
Give the visit time. Arriving well before prayer allows for a calmer experience and more time to appreciate the mosque and its courtyards without rushing.
- Best time
- Well before prayer time
- Distance
- Not entered yet
- Suggested duration
- Flexible — as long as you have
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