🌿 Riyāḍ al-Jannah (The Garden of Paradise) – رياض الجنة
Riyāḍ al-Jannah is one of the Ziyarat Spots in Masjid Nabawi. It lies between the Minbar of the Prophet ﷺ and his blessed house, which is now part of the Sacred Chamber.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
مَا بَيْنَ بَيْتِي وَمِنْبَرِي رَوْضَةٌ مِنْ رِيَاضِ الْجَنَّةِ
“What is between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari – 1196, Sahih Muslim – 1391)
It is carpeted in green and revered for its serene spirituality. Visiting it with humility is among the most cherished dreams of every Muslim. Read more about Riyāḍ al-Jannah on Wikipedia.
🕌 Musalla of the Prophet ﷺ (Prayer Spot of Rasulullah ﷺ)
Within Riyāḍ al-Jannah is the Musalla – the exact place where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to lead prayers. It’s a spot of immense barakah. Though not marked for individual prayer, people try to pray around it due to its closeness to the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
💡 Tip: Offer 2 rak’ahs with the intention of Tahiyyatul Masjid and make heartfelt du‘ā, as this is a place of accepted prayers.
🌿 Minbar al-Rasool ﷺ – منبر الرسول
This is the Pulpit of the Prophet ﷺ, originally made from date-palm wood, and later enhanced by the Caliphs for preservation. The Prophet ﷺ used it to deliver Jumu‘ah khutbah, teach the Companions, and address the Muslim ummah.
It was on this minbar that he ﷺ taught the core principles of Islam.
Hadith:
إِنَّهُ لَيَخْتَلِفُ إِلَيَّ مِنْبَرِي هَذَا أُمَمٌ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ
“Nations will come to this my pulpit on the Day of Judgment.”
(Sunan al-Tirmidhi – 3610)
The love for the Prophet ﷺ and his Minbar shows our love for his Sunnah and his message.Minbar al-Rasool ﷺ – full details on Islamic Landmarks.
🧱 Pillars of Blessings – أعمدة المسجد النبوي المباركة
Inside Masjid Nabawi are blessed pillars, many with rich history. These pillars are not just architectural; they are spiritually significant, each linked to an event from the Prophet’s life or a noble Companion.
1. Ustuwānah Ḥanānah – اسطوانة الحنانة (Pillar of the Weeping Tree)
This is where the trunk of the palm tree used to stand, which the Prophet ﷺ would lean on while delivering khutbah. When a proper minbar was made, the trunk wept for the Prophet ﷺ.
فَسَمِعَ لَهَا أَنِينَ كَأَنَّهُ أَنِينُ الصَّبِيِّ حَتَّى نَزَلَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَضَمَّهَا إِلَيْهِ
“We heard it crying like a child until the Prophet ﷺ embraced it.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari – 3583)
2. Ustuwānah ‘Ā’ishah – اسطوانة عائشة
Reportedly, ʿĀ’ishah رضي الله عنها pointed to this place and said that the Prophet ﷺ used to pray here often. It is a place where du‘ā is accepted.
3. Ustuwānah al-Wufūd – اسطوانة الوفود (Pillar of the Delegations)
This is where the Prophet ﷺ would receive delegations from various tribes. They would embrace Islam and pledge allegiance here.
4. Ustuwānah al-Ḥirs – اسطوانة الحرس (Pillar of Guarding)
Sayyiduna Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas رضي الله عنه stood here guarding the Prophet ﷺ during the early days when there was fear of attack.
5. Ustuwānah al-Sarīr – اسطوانة السرير (Pillar of the Bed)
Near this pillar was the place the Prophet ﷺ would sometimes rest on a mat or bed during I‘tikāf.
6. Ustuwānah Abī Lubābah – اسطوانة أبي لبابة
This pillar marks where Abu Lubabah رضي الله عنه tied himself to repent for a mistake. The Prophet ﷺ only untied him after Allah revealed his forgiveness (Surah At-Tawbah: 102).
🌙 Miḥrāb ‘Uthmānī – محراب عثماني
Mihrab Uthmani wo jagah hai jahan Hazrat Uthman (RA) ne Musalmanon ki imamat ki – Ziyarat Spots in Masjid NabawiThis is the main mihrab where the Imam leads Salah today. It was first established during the caliphate of Uthmān ibn ‘Affān رضي الله عنه and is still in use.
🟢 Green Dome – القبة الخضراء
The Green Dome marks the location of the Sacred Chamber (Hujrah Sharifah) where the Prophet ﷺ is buried alongside Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهما. Originally plain, the dome was painted green centuries later.
Let’s remember:
قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ اللَّهَ فَاتَّبِعُونِي يُحْبِبْكُمُ اللَّهُ
“Say: If you love Allah, then follow me, and Allah will love you.”
(Surah Aal-e-Imran 3:31)
⚰️ Janāzah Gāh – مكان الصلاة على الجنازة
This is the place where funeral prayers are performed. It is part of the spiritual beauty of the mosque, where daily janāzah prayers remind us of the hereafter. Details about the Janazah area at Masjid Nabawi.
🚪 Khawkhat Abī Bakr – خوخة أبي بكر
The Prophet ﷺ ordered that all doors of companions opening to the Masjid be closed except the door of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه.
إِنَّ أَمَنَّ النَّاسِ عَلَيَّ فِي صُحْبَتِهِ وَمَالِهِ أَبُو بَكْرٍ
“The most beloved and trusted person to me in his companionship and wealth is Abu Bakr.”
(Sahih al-Bukhari – 3661)
