Important Note About Ziyarat

Visiting these sites is NOT part of Hajj or Umrah rituals and is not obligatory. However, they can enhance your understanding of Islamic history and strengthen your faith.

Do NOT:

Make special prayers specific to these sites

Ask the deceased for anything (only ask Allah)

Touch or kiss graves

Believe visiting gives special blessings

DO:

Reflect on Islamic history

Make dua to Allah for the deceased

Learn from the examples of the righteous

Ziyarat in Makkah

1. Jabal al-Noor (Cave of Hira)

Where the first revelation came to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Located about 3km from Masjid al-Haram

Steep climb of about 600 steps - physically demanding

Note: Visiting is not required or specifically rewarded in Islam

2. Jabal Thawr (Cave of Thawr)

Where the Prophet and Abu Bakr hid during the Hijra

About 4km south of Makkah

Longer and more difficult climb than Hira

3. Jannat al-Mualla (Cemetery)

Historic cemetery where many companions are buried

Including Khadijah (RA), the Prophet's wife

Abdullah ibn Zubayr and other notable figures

Make dua for them: "Assalamu alaykum ahl al-diyar..."

4. Masjid al-Jinn

Where a group of jinn are said to have accepted Islam

Near the cemetery

5. The Well of Zamzam

Inside Masjid al-Haram

Water that has flowed since the time of Ibrahim and Hajar

Now distributed throughout the Masjid

Ziyarat in Madinah

1. Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

Second holiest site in Islam

One prayer here equals 1,000 prayers elsewhere

Contains the Rawdah (Garden of Paradise)

The Prophet's grave and those of Abu Bakr and Umar

How to Visit the Rawdah:

Women have designated times (check schedule)

Very crowded - be patient

Pray two rakats if possible

Make dua facing the Qibla, not the grave

Greeting the Prophet:

Approach with respect and lower voice

Say: "Assalamu alayka ya Rasulallah"

Then greet Abu Bakr and Umar

Do not touch or kiss the screens

2. Masjid Quba

The first mosque built in Islam

About 3km south of Masjid Nabawi

Praying here is equivalent to performing Umrah (in reward)

The Prophet visited every Saturday

3. Jannat al-Baqi (Cemetery)

Where most companions and family of the Prophet are buried

Including Uthman ibn Affan, many wives of the Prophet, and his son Ibrahim

Men can visit daily (check times)

Women's visits - check current regulations

4. Uhud Battlefield and Martyrs

Site of the Battle of Uhud

Where 70 companions were martyred

Includes the grave of Hamza (RA), the Prophet's uncle

About 4km north of Masjid Nabawi

5. Masjid al-Qiblatayn

The mosque where the Qibla was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah

About 4km northwest of Masjid Nabawi

6. The Seven Mosques

Collection of small mosques where the Prophet and companions prayed during the Battle of the Trench

Practical Tips for Ziyarat

Most tour groups include Ziyarat in their packages

You can also hire local guides or taxis

Best to visit during cooler hours

Dress modestly and respectfully

Bring water and comfortable shoes

Some sites require walking/climbing

May Allah bless your journey and increase your knowledge and faith!