masjid ainain
Masjid Ainain is a small mosque located on the southeastern corner of of Jabal Al-Rumah. Only its brick walls remain today.
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Jannatul Baqi
23 min read Jannatul Baqi (Arabic: جنة البقيع; “Garden of Baqi”), also known as Baqi al-Gharqad (Arabic: بقیع الغرقد; “Baqi of the Boxthorn”) is the main cemetery in Madinah, located to the southeast of Masjid al-Nabawi. It contains the graves of many prominent members of the Prophet’s family ﷺ, as well as graves belonging to the Sahaba, Tabi’in, scholars and
Rawdah (Riyazul Jannah)
The Rawdah (Arabic: الروضة; “The Garden”; also transliterated as “Rawda” or “Rauda”), sometimes called al-Rawdah al-Shareef (Arabic: الروضة الشريفة; “The Noble Rawdah (Garden)”) is one of the Riyadhul Jannah (Arabic: رياض الجنه; “Gardens of Paradise”; commonly transliterated as “Riyazul Jannah”) and refers to the area between the tomb of the Prophet ﷺ and his minbar.
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Grave and Tomb of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (The Sacred Chamber)
The Prophet ﷺ is buried in the Sacred Chamber, along with two of his most faithful companions and the first two caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab. The Sacred Chamber was once the house (hujra) of his wife Aisha – the house in which he was staying in at the time
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Dua for travelling
Dua for Travelling The are a number of supplications pertaining to travel that you should endeavour to read during your journey. Main Du’a for Travelling After you have boarded your means of transport, whether it is a car, bus or plane, recite the du’a below. Abdullah ibn Umar I reported that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
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Mental & Spiritual Preparation
Performing Hajj or Umrah is an act of worship, so must be performed peacefully and with devotion. There are a number of simple, yet important things you should do before undertaking this unique journey in order to get into the right frame of mind. Following are some tips which will help you to prepare yourself
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Ihram
Ihram Ihram (Arabic: إحرام) refers to the sacred state a pilgrim must enter before carrying out the rites of Hajj and Umrah. The pilgrim must enter into this state after cleansing the body, wearing the prescribed attire, and making the intention before crossing the designated Miqat. Contents [hide] Meaning of Ihram The word Ihram is derived
Clothing
Ihram Men must wear two pieces of white, unsewn, plain cloth as part of the Ihram – an izar (waist-wrapper) and a rida (covering for the upper body, like a shawl). It is also recommended that you take an additional set, or purchase one in Saudi Arabia, in case your main Ihram garments become impure. Remember, if
Money & Banking
Although Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, it’s only an obligation for those who are financially capable of undertaking the Being financially capable means that you’re able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and all other requirements during your Hajj. You must also have sufficient expenses to support your dependents during
The Essential Guide to Packing for Your Hajj or Umrah Journey
Having the right type of luggage for your Hajj or Umrah journey will provide you with a more comfortable travel experience and may also help you to avoid extra fees at the airport. Suitcase A good quality suitcase with a hard case and a built-in locking system is recommended. Avoid soft, vinyl suitcases as these
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