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Madinah
| The Prophet's Mosque was built by the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions when they first arrived in Madinah. It is the second holiest site in Islam, and the tomb of the Prophet. May Allah be pleased with them all. |
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Madinah lies 447km north of Makkah. It's the second holiest city in Islam. It was the city to which the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) and his followers sought refuge in (622G) when they were forced into exile from Makkah. This 'flight to Madinah' is known as the Hijrah and the Hejira calendar is dated from this time.
In Madinah the Prophet (pbuh) establish the first model Islamic community. Under divine guidance from Allah he organized the Muslims (the believers) into a unified dynamic community with a system of law (sharia) and with institutions built on justice and high moral principles.
He drew up a charter, the Constitution of Madinah, for the coexistence of the city's hitherto warring factions that guaranteed freedom of religion for everyone - perhaps the first constitution in history to enshrine this principle.
He changed the name of the city from Yathrib to Al-Madinah Al-Monawarah - The City of Light in honor of the coming of Allah's wisdom.
Within 10 years the Prophet (pbuh) returned to Makkah with thousands of Muslims to rededicate the house of Ibrahim for the worship of Allah alone. The Prophet died in 11H (633) and is buried in Madinah.
Today Madinah is a thriving modern city catering to 2,000,000 pilgrims every year who come to pray at "The Holy Prophet's Mosque" which was built by the Prophet (pbuh) and the small Muslim community who came with him here in 1H (622).
South west of Madinah, near the coast is the city of Badr - the site of the first battle in Islam between the believers and the non-believers. The decisive victory for the Muslims was a turning point for the Islamic faith.
Other significant holy sites in Madinah are Quba'a Mosque, The Uhud Battleground (site of the second holy war for Islam) and Al Baqi Cemetery where most of the companions of the Prophet (pbuh) are buried.
The coastal drive and natural coral reefs of the Red Sea also attract visitors. Yanbu is ideally situated for daily diving expeditions, and there are numerous hotels and holiday villages to cater for family needs. Other natural sites include Al-Faqra and Muntazah al Baidaa.
The province is also a popular tourist destination with visitors coming to the ancient town of Al Ula, the historic Hejaz Railway and numerous Islamic Castles. In the far north of the province is the magnificent Nabatean city of Madain Saleh. |
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The town of Yanbu is the diving off point for over 1,930km of the world's best coral reef. Stretching from Yemen to Jordan you will be able to see 450 species of fish and other exotic wildlife
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Approaching this ancient city in the afternoon presents you with a view of golden buttes, set against the distant lava tableland of Harrat al-Uwayrid. This is one of the great scenic experiences of Arabia
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The area around the town includes some of the most important archeological sites in the Kingdom in addition to several major historical sites, and is the gateway to the ancient Nabatean city of Madain Saleh
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The Battles of Badr, Uhud and The Trench all were defining moments in Islam. The Prophet (pbuh) and his companions had already fled persecution in Makkah, and then were being challenged in Madinah
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Lit by the setting sun during Maghrib there are few places on earth more beautiful than the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) nor any more aptly named than Madinah al Munawwarah, the city of light
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The Prophet's Mosque was built by the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions when they first arrived in Madinah. It is the second holiest site in Islam, and the tomb of the Prophet. May Allah be pleased with them all
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