Etiquettes Of Madinah

Etiquettes of Madinah Throughout the journey to Madinah, the pilgrim should consistently send blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad. Upon arriving in Madinah, the pilgrim is encouraged to take a bath, then proceed to Masjid alNabawi to offer two Rak‘ahs (units) of prayer, followed by supplication. After the prayer, they should respectfully approach the Tombs—a small enclosure within the Prophet’s Mosque—where the Prophet Muhammad and his two Companions, Abu Bakr and Umar, are buried. The pilgrim should do so with the utmost reverence, reciting Salat and Salam (blessings and peace) for the Prophet. During the stay in Madinah, it is recommended that as many prayers be offered as possible in Masjid al-Nabawi. After praying and sending blessings in Masjid Nabawi, one should visit places in and around Madinah related to Islamic history. Seeing them brings memories of the time of the Prophet. For example: • Jannat al-Baqi‘, where many Companions are buried. • Masjid Quba, where the Prophet offered his first prayer in Madinah. • Mount Uhud, where the second major battle between Islam and non-Islam took place. • Masjid Qiblatain, where the command to change the Qiblah came during prayer—and so on.