Umrah Plus: Madinah’s historic sites of the Seerah

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[DISCOVER]( 8.0 [Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram view rooms]( in walking distance]( • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( halal food]( property]( 0% 5% 5% Masjid an-Nabawi The second holiest site in Islam, also known as The Prophet’s Mosque, was built by him next to his home and contains his tomb and that of the first and second Caliphs, Abu Bakr (RA) and Omar Ibn al-Khattab (RA). [HOTELS WITH HARAM VIEW ROOMS]( 8.4 [Saja Al Madinah]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram in walking distance]( halal food]( property]( 5% 8% 10% Masjid Quba This mosque was the first to be built in the history of Islam by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) after his migration from Makkah to Madinah and is where he would offer prayers on a Saturday. Use map view to find the proximity of your hotel to historic sites [DISCOVER]( 9.2 [Dar Al Taqwa Hotel Madinah]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram view rooms]( in walking distance]( centre, Fitness • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( halal food]( property]( 5% 8% 10% Mount Arafat Mount Arafat, also known in Arabic as Jabal ar-Rahmah or ‘the Mountain of Mercy’ is the place where the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) gave his last sermon. It is located approximately 20 km southeast of Makkah. [DISCOVER]( 8.4 [Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower]( [Makkah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Kaaba view rooms]( view rooms]( prayer hall]( in walking distance]( & Spa • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( centre, Sauna, Steam room, Hot tub/jacuzzi, Fitness, Spa treatment room(s), Massage • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( halal food]( property]( 0% 5% 5% Mount Uhud Mount Uhud and the Martyrs of Uhud Cemetery Mount Uhud surrounds the plain of Madinah, some 8 km long and 1010 m in height. The Battle of Uhud took place one year after the Battle of Badr and the cemetery at the foot of Mount Uhud includes tombs of many of the companions of the Prophet (SAW). It is also the site of Sayyid al-Shuhada Mosque, the second largest mosque in Madinah. [DISCOVER]( 9.2 [Dar Al Taqwa Hotel Madinah]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram view rooms]( in walking distance]( centre, Fitness • Ladies-only • Fully-secluded]( • Private-hire • Fully-secluded]( halal food]( property]( 5% 8% 10% Jannat al-Baqi Jannat al-Baqi is the oldest and the first Islamic cemetery in Madinah. Many prominent figures from the early Islamic period are buried here, including some of the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) family members including several of his wives, daughters, and other close relatives, and some of his ‘Sahaba’ (companions). [DISCOVER]( 9.0 [Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman, an IHG Hotel]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram view rooms]( in walking distance]( halal food]( property]( 0% 5% 7% The site of the Battle of Khandaq The Battle of the Trench was a key event in Islamic history, demonstrating the strength of the Muslims who withstood siege by digging a trench to protect the city. Six mosques were built on the battlefield and came to be known as the ”seven mosques” including Masjid al-Qiblatain. [DISCOVER]( 8.9 [Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah]( [Madinah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram view rooms]( in walking distance]( halal food]( property]( 0% 5% 5% Makkah It is very convenient and easy to use the Haramain High Speed railway to travel between Madinah and Makkah. [EXPLORE MAKKAH HOTELS]( 9.5 [Al Ebaa Hotel]( [Makkah, Saudi Arabia](#) [Haram in walking distance]( halal food]( property]( 3% 5% 7% HalalBooking’s Unique Umrah Features Find out more about our unique Umrah features including Haram view and Kaaba view rooms, Haram-connected prayer halls and whether or not the Haram is in walking distance. In Madinah, see the walking distance to the ladies section and the direction in which the room is facing. Sites from the Seerah: Retracing the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The HalalBooking Travel Blog The story of Islam is deeply rooted in this ancient land. It offers a glimpse into the struggles and spiritual journey Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his companions undertook in the early years of the faith. But what further historic landmarks and sites related to Islam are there to explore in the region? Follow this journey through the Seerah (study of the life) of the Prophet (SAW). 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