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List of Islamic Historical Sites in al-Madinah al-Munawarah
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Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah City is located in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is home to several significant Islamic historical sites, including:

Quba Mosque

Located on the Hijrah (migration) road south of al-Madinah al-Munawarah, it is the first mosque built in Islam, established by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (PBUH), upon his arrival in al-Madinah al-Munawarah. It is the fourth most important mosque after the Grand Mosque, the Prophet's Mosque, and al-Aqsa Mosque. The mosque spans an area of fifty thousand m, accommodating up to 66,000 worshippers.

Al-Qiblatayn Mosque

The mosque earned its name when a group of Muslims was praying towards Jerusalem, and revelation came to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructing them to turn their prayer direction towards al-Kaaba. The mosque was built in the year 623. Today, it covers an area of 3,920 m and can accommodate 6,260 worshippers.

Al-Fath Mosque

Known as al-Masjid al-Aʾla (the highest mosque), it is situated on part of Selaʾ Mountain west of the Prophet’s Mosque, near al-Khandaq (trench) martyrs' cemetery. It was built with stone by Umar Ibn Abdulaziz during his governance of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah between 705 and 711. It is named after the revelation of Surah al-Fath, which was revealed at this very site.

The Seven Mosques

These are six small mosques located on the western side of Selaʾ Mountain, including Fatimah Mosque, Ali Ibn Abi Talib Mosque, Umar Ibn al-Khattab Mosque, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque, Salman al-Farsi Mosque, and al-Fath Mosque, which is the largest of the seven mosques. These mosques are associated with the Battle of the Trench (Ma'arakat al-Khandaq), which occurred in 627. They are commonly referred to as the Seven Mosques because some historians include al-Qiblatain Mosque, which is about one km away, as visitors often visit it during the same trip.

Baqi' al-Gharqad Cemetery

It is the primary cemetery in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah located southeast of the Prophet's Mosque. Its name is derived from Gharqad trees that used to grow in the area.

Mount Uhud

A reddish rocky mountain located to the north of the Prophet’s Mosque, about four km away. The mountain is seven km long, with a width ranging between two to three km, and near it lies Uhud Martyrs cemetery.

Uhud Martyrs Cemetery

Located north of the Prophet’s Mosque, between Mount Uhud and Jabal al-Rumat, it houses the bodies of the companions who were martyred during the Battle of Uhud.

The Well of Uthman

Also known as "the Well of Rumah," it is located northwest of the Prophet’s Mosque. The well was owned by Uthman Ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) and provided water for the residents and visitors of al-Madinah for many years.