Its every Muslims dream to visit and discover the wonders of Madinah Munawwarah. In it our beloved prophet established the Muslim community. Madinah is filled with amazing places to visit and enjoy like Masjed al-Nabawi. Now let’s discover the secrets of comfort in Madinah Munawwarah!
The secret of comfort in Madinah Munawwarah.
Madinah Munawwarah is also called the city of light, it has a historical and spiritual significance, once you enter it you would feel peace and tranquility, but why? here is some reasons that, makes madina a place of comfort and peace:
1. The Presence of the Prophet:
The Madinah Munawwarah is where our beloved prophet was buried, inside the prophet Mosque or as called al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Therefore, once Muslims arrive to Madinah, they feel comfort and peace, it’s like a spiritual and emotional connection due to our love to the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
2. Masjid al-Nabawi:
Sense we know that Kaaba is holiest place in Islam, al Masjid al Nabawi is considered the second holiest place to Muslims. It’s a place of worshiping and remembering Allah Almighty. Additionally, the beauty of its architecture will take your breath away. once you enter the masjid and pray you would have a sense of peace and comfort.
3. Historical and Spiritual Significance:
Al Madinah Munawwarah has a historical and spiritual significance to us Muslims. It is where our beloved prophet established the Muslim ummah and the first Islamic state. Once you walk in its streets you would feel connected to it, and reminded of all the sacrifices and dedication of our beloved prophet and his companions.
4. Atmosphere of Brotherhood and Hospitality:
The people of Madinah are known for their hospitality and warmth toward visitors. It reminds us of how the ansar welcomed the prophet and Muslims in the past. And the atmosphere gives you a sense of belonging.
5. Tranquility of the Environment:
Madinah Munawwarah is not crowded like Makkah, it’s calm and peaceful, giving you the time to reflect upon your spiritual journey. The beauty of the city and its environment gives you a sense of peace, calmness, and comfort.
6. Duas and Blessings of the prophet:
Our beloved prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked Allah to protect the Madinah Munawwarah and its people, to keep it safe and bless it. therefore, Madinah is a blessed place and once you get there you will feel it.
What are some of the best places to visit there?
Some of the beautiful places that has spiritual and historical significance to visit there include Masjid Nabawi, and the Uhud mount. Here are some places that you must visit in Madinah Munawwarah:
1. Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque).
The prophet Mosque is one of the main places that pilgrims visit due to its spiritual significance. In it our beloved prophet is buried. And the space there between the prophet house and his pulpit is heavenly amazing.
2. Jannat al-Baqi Cemetery.
Jannat al-Baqi Cemetery is the resting place of many of the prophet’s family members like the wives of the prophet and companions like Uthman ibn Affan. It is right next to the prophet’s mosque.
3. Quba Mosque.
The first Masjid in Islam ever built and the prophet helped in its construction himself. The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) advised us to offer two Rakat in it.
4. Mount Uhud.
Another amazing place in Madinah Munawwarah is the mount Uhud where the battle of Uhud took place. When you arrive there, you will feel spiritually connected to it and reflect upon the sacrifices made by Muslims. Additionally, nearby falls the graveyard of Uhud where the martyrs of the battle are buried like the Prophet’s uncle, Hamza (RA).
5. Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of the Two Qiblas).
The Mosque of the Two Qiblas is where Allah revealed to the prophet to change the Qiblah from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Makkah. Therefore, it is a place of historical significance to the Muslim Ummah.
Madinah Munawwarah in Quran.
وَٱلسَّـٰبِقُونَ ٱلْأَوَّلُونَ مِنَ ٱلْمُهَـٰجِرِينَ وَٱلْأَنصَارِ وَٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُم بِإِحْسَـٰنٍۢ رَّضِىَ ٱللَّهُ عَنْهُمْ وَرَضُوا۟ عَنْهُ وَأَعَدَّ لَهُمْ جَنَّـٰتٍۢ تَجْرِى تَحْتَهَا ٱلْأَنْهَـٰرُ خَـٰلِدِينَ فِيهَآ أَبَدًۭا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْعَظِيمُ ١٠٠
As for the foremost—the first of the Emigrants and the Helpers—and those who follow them in goodness, Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. And He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow, to stay there for ever and ever. That is the ultimate triumph. [Chapter 9, Verse 100,]
لَّقَد تَّابَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ وَٱلْمُهَـٰجِرِينَ وَٱلْأَنصَارِ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱتَّبَعُوهُ فِى سَاعَةِ ٱلْعُسْرَةِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ مَا كَادَ يَزِيغُ قُلُوبُ فَرِيقٍۢ مِّنْهُمْ ثُمَّ تَابَ عَلَيْهِمْ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ بِهِمْ رَءُوفٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ ١١٧
Allah has certainly turned in mercy to the Prophet as well as the Emigrants and the Helpers who stood by him in the time of hardship, after the hearts of a group of them had almost faltered. He then accepted their repentance. Surely He is Ever Gracious and Most Merciful to them.[Chapter 9, Verse 117,]
وَقُل رَّبِّ أَدْخِلْنِى مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍۢ وَأَخْرِجْنِى مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍۢ وَٱجْعَل لِّى مِن لَّدُنكَ سُلْطَـٰنًۭا نَّصِيرًۭا ٨٠
And say, “My Lord! Grant me an honourable entrance and an honourable exit and give me a supporting authority from Yourself.” [Chapter 17, Verse 80]
وَإِذۡ قَالَت طَّآئِفَةٞ مِّنۡهُمۡ يَٰٓأَهۡلَ يَثۡرِبَ لَا مُقَامَ لَكُمۡ فَٱرۡجِعُواْۚ وَيَسۡتَـٔۡذِنُ فَرِيقٞ مِّنۡهُمُ ٱلنَّبِيَّ يَقُولُونَ إِنَّ بُيُوتَنَا عَوۡرَةٞ وَمَا هِيَ بِعَوۡرَةٍۖ إِن يُرِيدُونَ إِلَّا فِرَارٗا
And when a party of them said: “O people of yathrib (Almadinah)! There is no stand (possible) for you (against the enemy attack!) Therefore go back!” And a band of them ask for permission of the Prophet ﷺ saying: “Truly, our homes lie open (to the enemy).” And they lay not open. They but wished to flee. [Chapter 33, Verse 13]
يَقُولُونَ لَئِن رَّجَعۡنَآ إِلَى ٱلۡمَدِينَةِ لَيُخۡرِجَنَّ ٱلۡأَعَزُّ مِنۡهَا ٱلۡأَذَلَّۚ وَلِلَّهِ ٱلۡعِزَّةُ وَلِرَسُولِهِۦ وَلِلۡمُؤۡمِنِينَ وَلَٰكِنَّ ٱلۡمُنَٰفِقِينَ لَا يَعۡلَمُونَ
They (hyprocrites) say: “If we return to Al-madinah, indeed the more honourable (‘Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul, the chief of hyprocrites at Al-madinah) will expel therefrom the meaner (i.e. Allah’s Messenger ﷺ).” But honour, power and glory belong to Allah, His Messenger (Muhammad ﷺ), and to the believers, but the hypocrites know not.[Chapter 63, Verse 8]
Conclusion.
The combination of spiritual, emotional, and physical factors makes Madinah Munawwarah a place of extraordinary comfort and tranquility for Muslims worldwide.
