What Is Ar-Rawdah?
Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah, often simply called "The Rawdah", is the area between the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ blessed tomb and his minbar (pulpit) in Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.
The Prophet ﷺ said:
"What is between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise."
— [Sahih al-Bukhari]
This hadith gives the Rawdah its immense spiritual status — a literal piece of Paradise on Earth.
✨ Significance
- It is the most sacred place in Masjid an-Nabawi.
- Believers from around the world come to pray two rak’ahs, make du’a, and send peace and blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ.
- The Rawdah represents proximity to the Prophet, acceptance of du’a, and divine mercy.
The Rawdah is marked by its distinct green carpet and lies:
Between the Prophet’s ﷺ room (his burial chamber) and his minbar
Inside the old, original section of the mosque
Accessible through gated time slots due to high demand
Between the Prophet’s ﷺ room (his burial chamber) and his minbar
Inside the old, original section of the mosque
Accessible through gated time slots due to high demand