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Bookmark or Share- Medina | Meaning, Name, Islam, Map, Importance, & History | BritannicaMedina is a city in Saudi Arabia and the second holiest city in Islam. It was in Medina (formerly Yathrib) that Muhammad, after fleeing Mecca in an event known as the hijrah, established the Muslim community (ummah).
- Medina - WikipediaMedina is a desert oasis surrounded by the Hejaz Mountains and volcanic hills. The soil surrounding Medina consists of mostly basalt, while the hills, especially noticeable to the south of the city, are volcanic ash which dates to the first geological period of the Paleozoic Era.
- Prophet's Mosque - WikipediaThe mosque is located at the heart of Medina, and is a major site of pilgrimage that falls under the purview of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. Muhammad himself was involved in the construction of the mosque.
- Madinah - Visit Saudi Official WebsiteDiscover Madinah, the key for Hajj and Umrah, with historic sites like Al-Masjid al Nabawi and Quba Mosque. Explore More!
- Why is Medina important in Islam? - The PilgrimMadinah, officially Medina Al Munawwarah (The Enlightened City) is the most sacred city in Islam after Makkah. The city of the Messenger (PBUH) of Allah SWT has great significance in Islamic history and in the lives of Muslims.
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