Visit Madinah
Your guide to Madinah’s sacred and historic sites.
Category: Cemetery
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The Battle of Uhud was a pivotal moment in early Islamic history. It tested the resolve of the young Muslim community and claimed the lives of around 70 companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. These noble individuals, buried at the foot of Mount Uhud in Madinah, are remembered not just for their martyrdom but for…
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Jannat al-Baqi, also known as Baqiʿ al-Gharqad, is the historic cemetery of Madinah, just outside the old city area near Masjid an-Nabawi. Its name comes from the many gharqad trees that once grew there. Many of the Prophet’s family members, wives, children and a large number of Sahabah are buried in this sacred place. It…
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