History
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) built this mosque after arriving in Madinah in 1 AH (622 CE), next to his home.
He is buried in what was the room of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), beside Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them). The green dome stands above.
The Rawdah is the area between his house and his pulpit, described in a hadith as a garden from the gardens of Paradise. The mosque has been greatly expanded over the centuries.
Key facts
- Rawdah permit
- Book in the Nusuk app. One permit per person every 365 days
- Rawdah entry
- From the southern courtyards, near Makkah Gate (Gate 37)
Before you visit
- Visiting the mosque does not need a permit and is possible any time of year. Entering the Rawdah needs a Nusuk permit.
- Rawdah times for men (not Friday): 2:00 am to Fajr, and 11:20 am to Isha.
- Rawdah times for women (not Friday): after Fajr to 11:00 am, and after Isha to 2:00 am. Friday times are different; check Nusuk.
- Enter with your right foot and say the supplication for entering the mosque. Greet the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his two companions calmly, without crowding or raising your voice.
- Times can change. Always check the Nusuk app before you go.