Since most of the Hujjaaj from South Africa are / will be visiting Madinah first, here’s a collection of images from that blessed city to help us visualise the awesome experience they will have.
The famous green dome at Masjid-an-Nabawi – under which lies the grave of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w.
Approaching Masjid-an-Nabawi
Sign at a door at Masjid-an-Nabawi
An incredible experience – being outside Masjid-an-Nabawi
(Expensive) doors at Masjid-an-Nabawi
Inside Masjid-an-Nabawi
Another view of inside Masjid-an-Nabawi
The Rawdatul Jannah in Masjid-an-Nabawi – a piece of paradise
The position of the graves in the burial chamber inside Masjid-an-Nabawi
What it’s like trying to leave Masjid-an-Nabawi
The rooftop of Masjid-an-Nabawi
Another view from the rooftop of Masjid-an-Nabawi
An early morning shot from the rooftop of Masjid-an-Nabawi
Janatul Baqi – Madinah’s graveyard
An aerial shot of Janatul Baqi – Madinah’s graveyard
The garden of Banu Sa’eedah – where Abu Bakr r.a. was elected as first khalifah
The courtyard at Masjid Quba – the first masjid to be built in Islam
The Archer’s Hill at the battlesite of Uhud
The graves of the martyrs at Uhud
The site of Salman Al Farsi’s house (r.a.)
A historical image of Masjid-an-Nabawi
Another historical image of Masjid-an-Nabawi
I took 13 of these, and the rest came from various other sources. Feel free to share with others, and if you’ve been to Madinah and have posted your pictures anywhere, add in your links in the comments, and tell everyone a bit about the impact Madinah had on you.
Beautiful pics.