Saudi Arabia is the holy state of Muslims, as it comprises Mecca the Blessed and Madinah, the Radiant and sacred places where the Prophet SAW was born and grew up. Masjid al-Haram, situated in Mecca, is where; millions of Muslims from all over the world come and collaboratively perform Hajj and Umrah. Many other destinations come between the two majestic cities that hold sacred value in religion.
Masjid-al-Haram in Mecca
The home of the largest masjid in the world is Mecca. Muslims worldwide visit here. This holy place is known as the home of Allah SWT. Muslims get Umrah package with flights to visit Masjid al- Haram for Hajj, Umrah and Tawaf. They come for repentance seeking reward and pleasing almighty. A prayer performed in Masjid Al-Haram is considered lakh times better than the average prayer. Muslims all over the world yearn to pay a visit, clean their misdeeds, and raise their status in deeds.
Masjid-al- Nabwi in Madinah
Medina Munawara is home to the dear Prophet SAW. Masjid e Nabwi used to be his home; however, now it is his grave as well as the world’s second-largest masjid. There is a tremendous reward for offering 40 prayers in Masjid e Nabwi. One prayer is equal to one lac of prayers here.
Jannat Al Maula Cemetery
Situated in the North part on the outer perimeters of Masjid al-Haram, it is located on Sharai-ul-Cajun. It is the sacred cemetery of the Prophet’s SAW wife, three beloved sons, and His grandfather as well. The Prophet’s SAW and other companions are buried here.
Jannat Al-Baqi Cemetery
The oldest and the first holy cemetery of Madinah near the Hijazi region is Jannat al Baqi. It is located in the southeast region of Masjid e Nabwi. Baqi is another cemetery dedicated to the Prophet’s SAW companions, family members and friends. Hazrat Ayesha RA, Hasan Ibn Ali RA, and Prophet’s SAW beautiful daughter Hazrat Fatimah RA are also buried here.
Mount Uhd
A 1077 meters high and 7.5 km long mount Uhd is famous for being the largest mountain in the north of Saudi Arabia, the Madinah region. It is home to many historical monuments built upon it. The UHD is popular for the Battle of Uhd that the Prophet SAW and his companions won. The burials, engravings, and view are sights to see. You can get a top view of the battlefield if you climb up to the Archer’s point.
The Cave of Hira
The first revelation of the Holy Quran came upon the Prophet SAW in the cave of Hira. Before the revelation, the dear Prophet SAW went up the cave with his food and water to practice meditation in his solitude. The first five verses of Surah e Alaq came upon here. Muslims visit this Holy cave for offering two Rakats of Nafl.
Masjid e Quba in Medina
It is popular as it is the first masjid the Prophet SAW set stone to build. Quba is believed to be the place where the first Jummah prayers were held. Due to the constructions and renovations, Quba is finally a beautiful Islamic Structure now.
We hope that you enjoy your stay in this miraculous destination, sight-seeing all the historical religious sites.
