The Prophet ﷺ is buried in the Sacred Chamber, along with two of his most faithful companions and the first two caliphs of Islam, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab. The Sacred Chamber was once the house (hujra) of his wife Aisha – the house in which he was staying in at the time of his physical demise. Today, it forms part of the Masjid Nabawi complex and is the most venerated tomb in the world. The graves are surrounded by several walls which have no windows or doors and thus can’t be seen or accessed.

Visiting the city of Madina and the Mosque of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is not included in the rituals of Hajj.
However, if time permits, it is a highly recommended action to do so.
This may be your only opportunity to carry out a Ziyarah of the mosque Masjid Al- Nabawi and so
this opportunity should not be missed.
• Your group may visit Madina before or after the Hajj.
• There is not a specific number of days that you must stay in either city/country.
NOTE: There are no authentic references recommending you to stay for 40 Jama’ah prayers.
Whether you stay for more or fewer, it does not compromise your Hajj.

Upon entering the Masjid, proceed by praying 2 Rak’ah Tahiyyatul Masjid (Naf).
With Suratal Kafirun and Ikhlas.
SALAM TO PROPHET صلى الله عليه وسلم AND HIS COMPANIONS
Upon completing Tahiyyatul Masjid, join the queue for the Ziyarah

FRONT OF THE TOMB OF THE PROPHET صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Madina: Ziyarah of the Masjid-an-Nabawi
Give your Salam by saying:
As-salaamu alayka ya Rasool Allah.
Peace be upon you, O Prophet of Allah or
As-salaamu alayka ayyu’hal Nabi-yuu;
Wa rahma’tullaahi wa barakaa-tuhu.
Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy and blessings of Allah.
Note: There are other shorter and longer salutations which you can add.
WARNING
Narrated by Abu Huraira r.a, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“Do not make your houses graves, and do not make my grave a place of festivity. But invoke
blessings on me, for your blessings reach me wherever you may be.”
Abu Dawood 2044
FRONT OF THE TOMB OF THE ABA BAKR رضي هللا عنه.
Give your Salam by saying:
As-salaamu alayka ya Aba Bakr;
As-salaamu alayka ya khaleefat Rasool-illaah;
Fi ummatihi, radiya Allaahu anka wa jazaa-ka ‘an ummati Muhammadin khayran.
Peace be upon you, O Abu Bakr, peace be upon you O successor of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم in his
Ummah, May Allah be pleased with you and reward you with good on behalf of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.
FRONT OF THE TOMB OF THE UMAR رضي هللا عنه.
As-salaamu alayka ya Umar;
As-salaamu alayka ya ameer al-mu’mineen, radiya Allaahu anka wa jazaaka an ummati
Muhammadin khayran.
Peace be upon you, O Umar, peace be upon you, O leader of the believers, may Allah be pleased
with you and reward you with good on behalf of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.
WARNING: Making Dua facing the grave of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم or requesting intercession from him is
considered SHIRK