Category Archives: Talking of Masjid-un-Nabwi

Remembering the Prophet and his Masjid

A beautiful way to remember the noble Prophet sal-lal-laahu-alaihi-wa-sallam and his fabulous Mosque in the city of Radiance. Subhanallaah!  

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Virtual Tour of Masjid an Nabawi

A beautiful virtual tour of Masjid an Nabawi, the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah al Munawwarah.  Have a look, Inshaa’Allah 

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Suffah, Ashab al Suffah and a Miracle

By Imthiaz Ahmed SUFFAH    Suffah means a shaded area or an area covered by some form of roof. There was such a small area in the Prophet’s Mosque designated for the residence and educational activities of the poor, the … Continue reading

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History of Masjid-un-Nabwi: Construction and Extension

It is mentioned in Bukhari as narrated by Anas bin Malik (RU) that when the Prophet (SAS) migrated to Madina area he stayed in Quba for fourteen days in the tribe of Banu Amr.  He then proceeded to Madina. He arrived … Continue reading

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Masjid-un-Nabwi: Doors, Domes and Minarets

By Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad A. DOORS 1. BAB  JIBREEL: It is in the eastern wall of Prophet’s Mosque. It is also called Bab-un-Nabi since the Prophet (SAS) used to enter the mosque through this door. It was also known as Bab … Continue reading

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SACRED GARDEN, PULPIT, COLUMNS, MEHRABS AND SUFFAH

By Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad 1. Sacred Garden Sacred Garden (Rawdah-tul-Jannah) is the area between the Prophet’s chamber and the pulpit of the Mosque. It is described in Bukhari and Muslim and narrated by Abu-Hurairah (RU) that Prophet Muhammad (SAS) said, … Continue reading

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Reverence for the Prophet’s Mosque

By Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad The superiority of the Prophet’s Mosque over other mosques is illustrated in the previous chapter. Visitation of Prophet’s Mosque is a matter of great privilege and honor for a Muslim. We must, therefore, display good manners … Continue reading

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VIRTUES OF THE MASJID-UN-NABWI IN MADINAH

1.  The foundation of the Prophet’s Mosque was laid on piety. Prophet’s Mosque is one of those mosques whose foundation was laid on piety. This is described in the Quran and Hadith. Allah (SWT) says in At-Taubah # 108‏ “Verily, the … Continue reading

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