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Muslims regard Makkah and Madinah as the two most important cities in the Islamic world. Like any other city in the region, Makkah and Madinah both have many historical and Islamic sites. You should not miss visiting these beautiful sites on your spiritual Umrah trip. Keep reading, and this article will tell you about the 14 best places for Umrah pilgrims that you need to see in both Makkah and Madinah.
Muslims consider this Mosque to be “The House of Allah.” Everywhere in the world, Muslims pray in the direction of Al-Kaaba, and millions of Muslims across the year physically perform Tawaf in Kaaba during the Holy Month of Ramadan or Rajab as part of the Hajj or Umrah. Due to its high importance, every Muslim desires to visit this place. Also, it is a compulsory place to visit during Umrah or Hajj.
Jabal-e-Noor is one of the significant mountains around Makkah Hejaz. The mountain is associated with the very first Aayat of the Quran revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). A cave known as Gar-e-Hira is located on this mountain. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) initially met Angel Jibreel (PBUH) here, and the holy words of Allah (S.W.T.) were first sent down to him.
Many people go to MOUNT ARAFAT, and they are among those who go for Hajj. By seeing it, you will be privileged to familiarize yourself with this historical place more than learn about it in Books or by my scholars. During the hajj season, Mount Arafat holds great importance. People visit it for prayers and supplications (Dua) for which they have been instructed in the Sunnah.
Jannat-al-Mualla is a graveyard as old as the time before the Prophet( PBUH). It is one of the two enormous cemeteries or graveyards recognised in the Islamic religion. This graveyard is definitely respectable because many of the Prophet’s relatives are buried here. A few well-known people from the Prophet of Allah family are also buried in Jannat-al-Mualla.
The unique aspect of this Mosque is that it is the second largest Mosque in Makkah( the first one is Masjid-al-Haram mosque). This gigantic Mosque is approximately 6⅓ miles away from the Masjid-al-Haram. It is also one of the oldest mosques, so one should visit during the Hajj. It is the place where Hajj pilgrims put on their Ihram.
The Quran describes the Battle of Badr as a major event. The Muslims fought this war under the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH). Currently, people can still take a look at this battlefield during their tour visits to Makkah. The battle is one of the most significant in Islam and for the life of the Prophet and his companions since they were struggling for the right path of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta Aala) against the nation of Makkah with great victory with the help of angels. The site is nearly 330 Kilometers from Makkah.
Mina is also the city of tents where millions of Muslims are during the peak days of the Hajj pilgrimage. Mina is a beautiful valley located 3 km away from Makkah city. The pilgrims are provided with more than 100000 air-conditioned tents during their hajj time, which accommodates over 3 million pilgrims. They stay there temporarily while performing Hajj. Mina is in close proximity to the Masjid-al-Haram site. As a result, even the pilgrims of UMRAH can visit this wonderful city on the way.
To Muslims, Hazrat Muhammad(PHUB) is the last Prophet, and they honor him a lot. While it is not compulsory, every Pilgrim comes to the Masjid-e-Nabvi to pay their respects and visit the Prophet [PBUH] Haram. From an Islamic perspective, it is the second-largest Mosque in the world, another form of worship for the Hajj.
Jannat-al-Baqi is among the oldest places in Madina. People commonly call the graveyard the ‘Garden of Heaven’. A number of the Prophet’s immediate family has been buried here, which are termed as ‘Ahl-al-Bayt’. It is also important to note that the mausoleum of Jannat-al-Baqi is the true shrine of Hazrat Imam Hasan Ibn Ali, the Prophet’s grandson. According to some scholars, the grave of Hazrat Fatima-al-Zehra, the Prophet’s (PBUH) daughter, is also located here.
The significance of this Mosque is that the Prophet (PBUH) assisted his companions in building the Quba. People believe that if one prays two Rakaat in this Mosque, they will receive many blessings. Moreover, it is also the oldest Mosque in Islam.
Mount Uhud also holds historical significance as the battle of Uhud was fought nearby, actually in the Ohud zone. It is also a very important place to increase the beauty of Madinah. Uhud, also known today as the battle of Zulhulaifah, was the second warfare between the Makkah people and Muslims. Visitors can also see the sites of martyrdom from the battle near Mount Uhud, which contains the graves of many companions of the Prophet (PBUH).
This museum is one of the oldest and the very first in Madinah. Moreover, it is a museum of Islamic history with many kinds of archaeological findings, unseen pictures of Madinah, and some visualizations of the historical galleries. Al-Madinah Museum also displays modern and traditional art, and you can see over 2000 artifacts of Islamic culture.
Masjid-al-Kiblatain is a large ornate structure that constitutes a mosque in Madina. Visiting the Masjid-al-Kiblatain mosque is one of those really great and enjoyable experiences. It is known that Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him) recited it when he migrated from Makkah to Madina. This Mosque is the one in which the Prophet received an order from Allah (S.W.T.) to shift the direction of the Kaaba from Masjid-al-Aqst to Al-Kaaba.
If you have never visited a desert before, you should explore this place while you visit Madina. It is one of the largest deserts in Saudi Arabia, and you must visit it when you go for Umrah. It has many huge gravestones and caves with inscriptions and paintings from the past. Moreover, it was and is a beautiful desert that was turned into a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. One shouldn’t miss out on it.
There are many holy places for Umrah Pilgrims that hold great importance in Islamic religion. It is therefore essential to use this opportunity of the Umrah trip and tour to visit these about fifteen Islamic holy sites. Schedule your Umrah trip this year with Glasgow Umrah packages. It offers cheap umrah packages from Glasgow.
