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Madinah is then the city of the Prophet. As the place in which the Holy Qur'an was partly revealed and from which the Prophet's companions administered the affairs of the Muslim community, it was the seat of the first Islamic state. From Madinah, armies, spreading the word of the Prophet, were dispatched to Egypt, Persia and Syria.
Madinah is also the place in which the Prophet, peace be upon him, was buried.
Madinah (its name means "radiant"), with a population of more than 1 million, and non-Muslims can only visit with a special persmit. There are several mosques, including the Mosque of the Prophet (green dome—contains Muhammad's tomb), the Qiblatayn Mosque (it was there Muhammad decreed that prayer should be directed toward Mecca, rather than Jerusalem) and the tomb of the Prophet's daughter Fatima (although she's actually buried across the street).
Religious Sites & Historical Points of Interest
Holy Mosque of the Prophet Mohammed - 25 METERS
The second holiest site in Islam is located right across the Piazza from the Dar Al Taqwa Royal Marquis
Baqeeah Muslim cemetary - 0.5 KM
Within easy reach of the hotel, this is one of the most important religious sites in Madinah, the burial ground of the Prophet's companions.
King Fahd Quran Printing Press - 6 KM
The largest Quran printing Complex in the world owned by King Fahad Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. It lies in hectares of land and publish more than 3 million qurans a year. It also includes Islamic and Quran Research Centres-Training and Cultural Centres
Mountain of Uhud - 8 KM
Mount Uhudh is a historical place of great significance. It was here the great battle of Uhudh took place and the grave yards Martyrs - Shuhadhas still remains here.
Qubba Mosque - 3 KM
Its the first mosque in Islam. It was built at the time of Prophet Mohammed PBUH and any one who prays in this mosque is rewarded with an Umrah equivalent reward from Allah-Hadith Sharif.
Qiblatain Mosque - 7 KM
Masjid al-Qiblatain (Mosque of the two Qiblas) is a mosque in Madinah that is historically important for Muslims as the place where the prophet Muhammad is said to have been commanded to change the direction of prayer (qibla) from Jerusalem to Mecca. Thus it uniquely contains two prayer niches (mihrabs).
Commercial Locations
Prince Mohamed Bin Abdulaziz Airport - 15 KM
Dallah Company - 2 KM
Egypt Air - 500 METERS
Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency - 1.5 KM
Saudi British Bank - 2 KM
Saudi Public Transport Company - 1.5 KM
Madinah Date Market - 10 KM
King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) - 430 KM
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