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Al-Rawdah al-Sharifah

الروضة الشريفة · Blessed Rawdah · Riyad al-Jannah

Madinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia

Revered prayer area between the Prophet’s former chamber and pulpit.

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Sacred Place Overview

About Al-Rawdah al-Sharifah

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Within the Prophet’s Mosque, the Rawdah is a distinct, carefully managed area visited by worshippers for prayer.

Sacred Place at a Glance

A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.

Place TypeSacred Shrine
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMadinah, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
Governing BodyGeneral Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

Its position relates to the Prophet’s Mosque’s original spatial arrangement; contemporary access is organized through official permitting systems.

Sacred Tradition

Islamic hadith describes the area between the Prophet’s house and pulpit as a garden from the gardens of Paradise.

Editorial Context

A separately managed worship area inside the Prophet’s Mosque, not another mosque building.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Voluntary prayer in the Rawdah

Entry & Visitor Rules

Practical access information and visitor guidance for this Sacred Place.

Restricted areas / visitor rulesPrayer access to Al-Rawdah requires an official Nusuk booking or eligible instant-access option, subject to current rules and availability; inside the Prophet’s Mosque.

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Last checked
October 15, 2026