There are various places in Saudi Arabia worth visiting when Muslims travel for religious obligations. This signifies their love and devotion for Islam and its historical background. Muslims visit the revered places situated in Mecca and Medina that were built during the Islamic reign and are still intact as a representation of Islamic civilization. Back in the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), he laid the foundation of the Islamic religion and after his death his companions took over the legacy of Islam. During this whole time period, some mosques were built, cemeteries were formed, caves became famous for their association with the Prophet and the holy house of Prophet and his companions were built for their stay. All these places are present to this date and preserved by the government of Saudi Arabia as monumental places of Islam. Thus, these places are known as Ziyarat and hold a central position for Muslims. They eagerly visit these places especially during their Umrah tour.
Top visited Ziyarat sites in the Mecca:
Mecca is birthplace of the Holy Prophet PBUH, where his ancestors spent their lives. Most of all, Hazrat Ibrahim A.S was instructed by Allah SWT to travel these places that laid the foundation of the Sacred Holy Kaaba. Since then, it has been revered and the most visited city for religious purposes. There are numerous places in this city that are well known due to their affiliation with the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Islamic Travel Agency UK is arranging Umrah tours for pilgrims that include guided Ziyarat tours to well-known places of Mecca.
Masjid Al Haram:
The Holy Kaaba situated in the Masjid Al-Haram is the most sacred site for Muslims and they travel from all corners of the world to offer Umrah worship in this sacred mosque. In the month of Dhul Hijjah, thousands of pilgrims are attending this mosque to offer Hajj obligations. It holds a central position for Muslims and Muslim consider it honorable to attend a spiritual session in this sacred house of Allah. The Imam of this Mosque is highly respected by Muslims. For Muslims, this site is the Qibla and they offer five times prayers facing towards this direction to pay tribute to this sacred site as per the commandment of Allah.
Mount Arafat:
It is a famous and central Ziyarat for Muslim pilgrims situated in the Mecca. It is also pronounced as Jabal Ar-Rahman or the mountain of Mercy among Muslims. Holy Prophet PBUH delivered the last sermon on this mountain and it holds central importance for this reason. Moreover, Muslim pilgrims of Hajj gather on this mountain on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah and this day is also known as the Day of Arafah. Muslim pilgrims call out Allah with love and passion while standing on this mountain, and it is the peak moment of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Jabal al-Nour (Mount of light):
It is a very significant place that holds a central position for its historical and spiritual connection with the start of Islamic religion. It is the places, where the Holy Prophet PBUH used to spent time in remembrance of Allah. One day, Angel Jibreel A.S appeared in front of him with a message from Allah. It was the first revelation of Allah to his beloved Prophet PBUH with the first word of ‘Iqra’ as a divine message of Allah. Thus Muslim pilgrims consider it highly spiritual and sacred for association with the first Quranic revelation and the historical importance of the site. Pilgrims climb the strenuous mountain over 1200 steps to reach the Cave of Hira. They witness it for spiritual essence where the beloved prophet used to spent time for solitude and meditation.
Masjid Aisha:
It is also known as Masjid al Taneem and holds significant position in Islam. It is also one of five Meeqat (a boundary from where Muslim pilgrims wear Ihram before entering boundary Mecca). Pilgrims offer two Rakkah prayer at this mosque and make their intention to offer Umrah pilgrimage by wearing Ihram.
Jannat al-Mualla:
It is considered as one of the most revered places in the Mecca because it contains graves of close relatives of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. His beloved wife Hazrat Khadija and his grandfather Abdul Muttalib are buries in this graveyard. So Muslim pilgrims consider it as holy place for them and feels affection with the graves of renowned personalities. They say Dua for their Maghfirah and feel satisfaction for connecting with prophet lineage and companions buried there.
Top visited Ziyarat sites in the Medina:
After migration to Madinah, Prophet Muhammad PBUH spent almost 13 years of his life. He lived here and buried in one corner of his house. The sacred grave of Prophet (PBUH) is situated in this city. Other places are also famous for deep association with Prophet (PBUH). Muslim pilgrims can avail Umrah deals to perform Umrah pilgrimage. They can also visit to notch Ziyarat places in Madinah and earn the honor to witness the affiliated places to Holy Prophet PBUH.
Masjid An-Nabawi:
After his arrival in Madinah, he builds first mosque for prayer and this mosque is known as Masjid an Nabawi. It is second most sacred place for Muslims. Muslim pilgrims visits this mosque every time they visit for Mecca to perform Umrah. They pay tribute to the sacred tomb of Holy Prophet PBUH resting in Masjid an Nabawi. His two major companions Hazrat Abu Baker R.A and Hazrat Umar R.A are also buries aside him.
Masjid Quba:
Masjid e Quba is one of the top Ziyarat places in Medina and known as first mosque built in the Islamic history. This mosque is highly sacred and revered place for Muslims and offering two Rakkah prayer in this mosque is considered as equivalent to performing an Umrah. The arrival of Muslim pilgrims has increased in this mosque after recent developments made for renovation and expansion according to vision 2030 Initiative.
Masjid al-Qiblatayn:
Masjid Qiblatayn is very significant place for its historical and spiritual significance. Muslims believes that holy Prophet PBUH received first revelation in this Mosque for changing the direction of Qibla from Jerusalem to Mecca. Aside from spiritual importance, the architect of this mosque is also power feature that invites numerous pilgrims to visits it.
Jannatul Baqi:
It is known as primary Islamic cemetery in the Medina that holds importance for burial of reputable companions of Hazrat Muhammad PBUH. Pilgrims visits this place and say Maghfirah supplications for late companion of Prophet PBUH.
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