Historical Places
Al-Baqi Cemetery
Madinah
Madinah’s ancient and principal cemetery, located adjacent to the eastern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Burials began here after the Hijrah, and the Messenger of Allah ﷺ himself came here many times and made du‘a for those buried in the graves. Members of his family, many Companions including ‘Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him), Tabi‘in, and residents of Madinah from later generations are buried here. The word “Baqi‘” comes from the name of a type of tree found in the area. The cemetery has been in use for centuries, and its area has expanded over time. At present, the graves are marked with plain stones, and there are no structures. Entry is open to male visitors at designated times.
More places in Madinah
Quba Mosque
The first mosque in Islam, located south of Madinah, whose foundation the Messenger of Allah ﷺ laid with his own hands on the journey of Hijrah.
Saqifah Banu Sa'idah
A place located near the Prophet’s Mosque, where, after the passing of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, the Companions gathered and pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him).
The Plain of Uhud and the Cemetery of the Martyrs
The plain situated north of Madinah at the foot of Jabal Uhud, where the Battle of Uhud took place in the third year of the Hijrah and the martyrs were buried.
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Located in the heart of Madinah, the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was built under his supervision after the Hijrah. It is one of the three principal mosques in Islam.
The Plain of Badr and the Cemetery of the Martyrs
A settlement located southwest of Madinah, where the Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islam, took place in the second year of the Hijrah.