The Saqifah was the locale of one of the most important political dialogues in Islam, which resulted in the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq as the Caliph of the Muslims.

An Overview: Saqifat Bani Sa'idah refers to the place where the pledge of allegiance to the first Caliph of the Muslims was held immediately after the death of the Prophet (ﷺ), unanimously by the emigrants and the Ansar who gathered in the Saqifah. Its Story: Saqifat of Bani Sa&rsquo;idah is one of the most important historical Islamic landmarks in Madinah. It is not only associated with the story of the pledge of allegiance, but is also linked to the Prophet (ﷺ), as he had visited the place. It also hosted the first political dialogue among Muslims after the death of the Prophet (ﷺ), which resulted in the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (RA) as the first Caliph of the Muslims. Its Description: A saqifah is a spacious place. It is covered with branches of trees or palm fronds and surrounded by walls on three sides and is open on the fourth side. Saqifat Bani Sa'idah is a farm that belonged to Bani Sa&rsquo;idah bin Ka&rsquo;b al-Khazraji. It contained adjacent houses inhabited by Bani Sa&rsquo;idah tribe amid the orchards, with a well nearby. The Ansar used to meet at the Saqifah for consultations and resolve their issues. Its Location: Saqifat Bani Sa&rsquo;idah is located on the northwestern side of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. Visitors can reach it directly from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque on foot.

Saqifat Bani Sa'idah

Mount Bani Ubaid is one of the mountains of Madinah that was associated with the events of the Battle of the Trench. It is one of the borders of the trench. It witnessed one of the miracles of the Prophet (ﷺ) in which he conveyed the glad tidings of the victory and empowerment of this religion.

An Overview: It is one of the important prophetic milestones associated with the Prophet's biography. It is considered one of the borders of the trench that the Muslims dug around Madinah in the fifth year of the Hijrah. The Mount also witnessed the occurrence of one of the Prophet&rsquo;s miracles. Its Story: In the fifth year of the Hijrah, the Muslim people in Madinah heard that the polytheists of Quraysh and their allies had decided to invade Madinah. The companion, Salman Al-Farisi (RA) advised the Prophet (ﷺ) to dig a trench around Madinah to prevent the polytheist fighters from entering Madinah. The Prophet and the companions dug the trench, which stretched from Ratij, a mountain in Madinah, to the Mount of Bani Ubaid. So, the emigrants dug from Ratij to Thubab, and the Ansar from Thubab to Bani Ubaid Mount. So, the Mount of Bani Ubaid became an important landmark telling the story of the Battle of the Trench. The Prophet's Miracle at the Mount: Several Prophetic miracles occurred during work in the trench. In one occasion, the Muslims encountered a rock that they could not break, so the Prophet (ﷺ) came, hit it with the pickaxe and said: &ldquo;I am given the keys of the Levant.&rdquo; He struck it again and said: &ldquo;I am given the keys of Persia." and He struck it a third time and said: "I am given the keys of Yemen." So, the rock fell broken under the Prophet's strikes. Its Geographical Location: The Mount of Bani Ubaid is about 2.5 km to the northwest of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It can be reached via Sultana Road. <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 288px; top: 145px;">&nbsp;</div> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: 288px; top: 145px;">&nbsp;</div>

Bani Ubaid Mountain

A tour that takes you to the landmarks of the Battle of the Trench, the incidents of which are narrated in the Holy Qur’an (Surat Al-Ahzab). You will first visit the spot where the digging of the trench started, and the site of the Prophet's tent. As you stop at the spot where the miracle of increasing the food took place, you will visualize the miracles of the Prophet (ﷺ) .

The Trench

It is a small mountain behind the Mount Uhud, and constitutes the northern boundary of Madinah sanctuary.

An Overview: Mount Thawr is a small mountain behind Mount Uhud, north of Madinah. It forms the northern boundary of the sanctuary of Madinah, as stated in the Hadith: &ldquo;Madinah is a Haram (Sanctuary), and extends from A'yr to Thawr.&rdquo; Its Description: The mountain was called by this name because it resembles the shape of a bull, especially when viewed from the eastern or western side. The black rocky part that tops the mountain resembles the hump of a bull, and the rest of the mountain appears in its homogeneous red color as if it is the body of a bull. Its Significance: &bull; Madinah sanctuary is bounded by A'yr Mount from the south, which is about 16 kilometers away from Mount Thawr. &bull; Thawr Mount, located north of Uhud Mount, marks the boundary of Madinah sanctuary from the north. Getting to Mount Thawr: Thawr Mount is located behind the Mount of Uhud in the north of Madinah, about 9 km away from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It can be reached through Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road.

Mount Thawr 

It is a great, lofty mountain that the Prophet (ﷺ) set as the boundary of Madinah sanctuary from the southern side. At the foot of this mountain the Miqat of Dhul Hulaifah is located.

An Overview: A'yr Mountain is one of the most prominent mountains in Madinah and one of its most important southern landmarks. It was mentioned by the Prophet (ﷺ) as one of the boundaries of Madinah sanctuary. Its Story: A'yr Mountain is one of the biggest mountains in Madinah. It was set by the Prophet (ﷺ) as a landmark that defined Madinah sanctuary south boundary. It is one of the two mountains referred to by the Prophet (ﷺ) in his saying: &ldquo;O Allah! Ibrahim declared Makkah a sanctuary and it became sacred, and I declare Madinah a sanctuary&mdash;between the two mountains (i.e., A'yr and Uhud).&rdquo; When the Prophet (ﷺ) came from Makkah to Madinah as an emigrant, he took a road to the east of A'yr Mountain. Its Significance: The Mount acquires its significance from its association with the boundaries of the Madinah prophetic sanctuary. The Prophet (ﷺ) made it the southern boundary of Madinah. By crossing it, a person will be out of the sacred territory of Madinah, and it becomes permissible for him to do what is not permissible inside the sacred sanctuary of Madinah. Additionally, the Miqat of Dhul Hulaifah Mosque was built on the western slopes of the mountain. Dhul Hulaifah is one of the spatial Mawaqit for Hajj and Umrah for the residents of Madinah and those who pass through it. To the west of the mountain flows the blessed Al-Aqiq Valley, which is mentioned in hadiths. Its Geographical Location: This great mountain is located in the southwest of Madinah, and to the east of Al-Aqiq Valley near Dhu Al-Hulaifa. The closest point of it is about 7 km from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It can be accessed via Al-Hijrah Frontage Road.

A'yr Mountain

This tour brings together originality of the past and beauty of the present. The tour will start with exploring historical inscriptions, then you will visit an old-style building that belonged to the honorable follower, Urwa bin Az-Zubayr. You will conclude your trip with a walk in Al-Aqiq Valley.

Al-Aqiq Valley

It is one of the most important historical monuments in Madinah. It is an important military fortress built at the foot of Mount Uhud, and considered one of the fortifications of Madinah.

An Overview: Uhud Castle, the first fortification built in Madinah, was constructed at the end of the Ottoman era. It consists of two towers for protection and observation. The castle is a significant milestone that tells chapters of the history of Madinah. Its Story: At the end of the Ottoman era, the Ottomans feared rebellion against them. So, they built Uhud Castle at the foot of Mount Uhud as a monitoring and protection tower. It was equipped with the necessary openings for firing cannons and other openings for monitoring, and had an open monitoring yard. Its Description: This is a military castle. Therefore, it is equipped with all the necessary fixtures for surveillance and protection. The general design of the castle appears in the form of two overlapping circular towers; the largest is the main part, to which the smaller tower is connected from the inside through stone stairs leading to the top of the roof. The castle was built from the stones of the mountain itself, so its color appeared to be in harmony with the color of the mountain, as if it were a piece of rock. Its Location: The castle is located in the northwestern side of Madinah, on the northwestern end of Mount Uhud. It is approximately 9 km away from the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It can be reached via Othman bin Affan Road leading to the north of Madinah.

Uhud Castle

It is a majestic mountain that had a special place to the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, who said: "Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it."

Religious and Historical Significance: At the foot of Uhud, one of the greatest battles of Islam, the Battle of Uhud, took place. Seventy of the companions, including the Master of Martyrs, Hamza ibn Abdulmuttalib, may Allah be pleased with him, were martyred in this battle. The Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, often referred to it as an example of magnitude. For instance, commending his companions, he said, &ldquo;Do not revile my companions, for if one of you were to spend as much gold as Uhud, it would not amount to a handful spent by one of them or even half of it." Overview: &bull; The mountain is approximately 4 km north of the Prophet's Mosque. &bull; It was given this name due to its isolation from the surrounding mountains, so it stands separate from the rest of the mountains. &bull; This mountain extends as a chain from east to west, and slants north. It has the following estimated proportions: - Length: 7 km - Width: 2-3 km - Height: up to 1,077 m Unique Nature: Mountain rocks vary in color from red granite to dark green and black. Many caves, cracks, and cavities that hold rainwater are found in the mountain. Easy Access: Despite the intensive urban development and the many cultural changes that have taken place around Mount Uhud, the mountain has been preserved, even though it is surrounded by neighborhoods and modern roads. It has preserved its nature and shape. Those who wish to go to this mountain can easily reach it through paved and serviced roads. You can go to Mount Uhud using one of the following: 1. Madinah buses. 2. Hop-on Hop-off bus. 3. Private cars and taxis. Landmarks in Uhud: &bull; Mount Uhud &bull; The Archers' Mount &bull; Martyrs' Cemetery

Mount Uhud 

A model of old Madinah neighborhoods, where you can relive nostalgic memories, and experience the elegance of the present. 

A Unique Destination Where You Can Recall Traditional Social Experiences: It is an ideal destination for everyone wishing to relive the traditional social experiences in Madinah. It is regarded as a model of old neighborhoods and historical markets in Madinah. It hosts a wide range of cultural and recreational activities. The Place Takes Inspiration from the Past and Rehearses it in the Spirit of Our Time: Madinah abounds in numerous special historical and heritage landmarks, which are part of its ancient history. The Heritage Quarter is one of these special places. It embodies the heritage of Madinah in housing, architectural style, markets, etc. The identity of the place is inspired by the ancient urban and architectural history of Madinah. The neighborhood also hosts many cultural and recreational activities. A Site Replete with Madinah's Heritage: The heritage Quarter is home to one of the most prestigious traditional markets where heritage items and handicrafts are exhibited, and popular dishes are served. It is an open museum of ancient Madinah architecture. The quarter is a unique destination for lovers of traditional Madinah culture and architecture, with modern touches. A Target of Vision 2030: As part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to revive heritage, the Heritage Quarter was established to give an opportunity to tourists and visitors to experience a model of historical neighborhoods and markets in Madinah. The quarter has been designed to be a station that serves to transfer the cultural heritage of Madinah. Therefore, it is designed in a style that emulates old neighborhood styles to convey a realistic picture of traditional styles to help tourist and visitors get acquainted with the history and heritage of Madinah. Facilities and Amenities: The Heritage Quarter consists of several sections that serve all segments of society. Tourist can also find about the various aspects of Madinah heritage. It consists of several sections, including: Al-Ainiyah Commercial Complex, also called Suwaiqah Market, which is considered one of the most important old markets in Madinah, exhibiting any traditional items. Stores are designated for craftsmen who showcase their handicrafts in the market. Another section of the quarter is Al-Madina Arts Center, which brings together plastic artists and photographers. It also includes a photographic exhibition and graphic paintings that document the history of Madinah. Opening Hours and Access: The Heritage Quarter is opens to visitors from 2:00 pm to 1:00 am. It is located south of Madinah, in King Fahd Central Park. It is about 6 kilometers away from the Prophet's Mosque.

The Heritage Quarter

A majestic spot that witnessed the most intense moments in the life of the Messenger of Allah and his honorable companions. The sincerity of the faith of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, and the betrayal of the hypocrites and Jews surfaced here, in great events immortalized by the Qur’an and ended with the victory of the Prophet and his companions.

<h4 class="aos-init aos-animate" style="direction: ltr;" data-aos="fade-left" data-aos-duration="800">General Information:</h4> The Trench is the name of the groove dug by the Messenger of Allah and the Muslims to protect Madinah from Quraysh polytheists and their allied tribes. The battle that took place on its sides was called the Battle of the Confederates, in which the Qur&rsquo;an immortalized the details of the morale and reactions of the two armies, as well as the subsequent great victory of the Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him. It completely changed the balance of power. This drastic change is reflected in the Prophet's saying after the allied forces returned with a bitter disappointment: 'From now onwards, we will attack them. They shall not be able to attack us. We will go to them." This battle took place in 5 AH. The Trench as a Warfare Tactic: The enemies of the Messenger of Allah, including the Jews of Khaybar and Banu Nadir and their allies from Ghatafan and Fazara, agreed with the polytheists of Quraysh and its allies from Kinana and the Tihama to eliminate Islam and Muslims. An army of 10,000 fighters gathered, and was later joined by Banu Qurayza after they broke a treaty with the Muslims. The Prophet, peace be upon him, consulted his companions to devise a plan. Salman Al-Farisi, may Allah be pleased with him, advised the Prophet to order Muslims to dig a trench. It is a tactic employed by the Persians when attacked in their cities, but it was unknown to the then Arabs. So, the Prophet, blessing and peace be upon him, approved of Salman's advice and dug the trench in the northern border of Madinah because it was vulnerable, while from other directions the city was naturally fortified by mountains, rugged lava plains, farms and connected houses. Trench Location and Dimensions: The trench is located in the north of Madinah, approximately 2,500 meters from the Prophet's Mosque. Starting at Al-Sheikhin area, it extends from the eastern lava plain to the western one. The trench extends north of Al-Raya Mosque in what is now Othman ibn Affan Road, passing along Jabal Sala', where Al-Fath Mosque stands today. The trench extends west to Al-Madhad. The trench is approximately 5,544 meters long, 4-5 meters wide, and 3 meters deep. It shall be noted that the soil removed from the trench and piled on the Muslim side formed an additional barrier. The Trench as a Historical Landmark: The trench has disappeared long ago. Only some traces of monuments that are saturated with meanings and remind us of those immortal stories remained. The most important of these are: 1. The trench track 2. Al-Fath Mosque, aka. Al-Ahzab Mosque and Al-A'la Mosque. Some of the most important events of the Battle of the Trench took place here. 3. The Seven Mosques. 4. The Cave of Bani Haram: it is the cave in which the Messenger, blessings and peace be upon him, slept over a few nights during the Battle of the Trench 5. Al-Raya Mosque and Hill: the mosque was erected on the site where the command tent was erected for the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, during the days of digging the trench. 6. Bani Haram Mosque: it is located in Shi'b Bani Haram. Next to the mosque, the miraculous increase of food took place. 7. Al-Khandaq Mosque: it is a congregational mosque built during the reign of King Abdullah. Trench Visitors Today: The place is an ideal destination for visitors from around the world. They can see the landmarks of the Prophet's life, inspect the remaining traces around the trench, and visualize the battle in which Muslims were engaged.

The Trench 

   It is one of the famous landmarks in Madinah. The Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, used to visit it and pray for the martyrs buried there with forgiveness. 

Uhud Martyrs Square is one of the most famous landmarks that Muslims are keen to visit because it represents a historical memory associated with the events of the Battle of Uhud, which took place in the third year of the Prophet&rsquo;s emigration. Location: Uhud Martyrs Square is five kilometers to the north of the Prophet's Mosque. Landmarks: &bull; Sayed Al-Shuhada Mosque: A mosque built in Rajab 1438 AH. &bull; The Archers&rsquo; Hill: It is a small mountain&mdash; south of Mount Uhud&mdash; from the top of which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Martyrs Square and its landmarks. &bull; Mount Uhud: One of the biggest mountains in Madinah, after which the Battle of Uhud was named. &bull; Martyrs Cemetery: Seventy companions who were martyred in that eternal battle were buried here. Battle of Uhud: Mount Uhud witnessed the unfolding of several events, including a battle between the Muslims and Quraysh infidels. The battle was named after the mountain. The Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, tactically withdrew to this mountain to save the Muslim army when the tides of conflict shifted, and victory tilted in favor of the polytheists. The archers&mdash; whom the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, ordered to protect the backs of the Muslims&mdash; left their positions before the Prophet gave orders. The shattered pagan army took advantage of this incalculated mistake, and abruptly attacked the now vulnerable Muslim army from behind. Seventy Muslims met martyrdom in this battle, foremost among them was Hamza bin Abdulmuttalib&mdash; the uncle of the Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, Musa'b bin Umair&mdash; the bearer of the banner of the Muslims in that battle, the commander of the archers&mdash; Abdullah bin Jubair bin Nu'man, the martyr who was washed by the angels&mdash; Hanzala bin Abi Amer, and many other companions, may Allah be pleased with all of them. The Prophet, blessings and peace be upon him, ordered them buried on the battlefield in their blood-perfumed clothes. Each two or three martyrs were buried in a single grave. Those who were more versed in memorization of the Holy Qur'an were buried first. Graves of Our Brothers: The Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, used to regularly visit the martyrs of Uhud from time to time to greet them and pray for them. Some companions used to accompany him during such visits, and he used to say to them: "These are the graves of our brothers." The Messenger of Allah, blessings and peace be upon him, continued to visit them, even during his last illness of which he died. Official Saudi Care for Uhud Martyrs Square: Uhud Martyrs Square and the surrounding sites witnessed many improvements and development works, the latest of which was the Development of Sayed Al-Shuhada Square and its Surroundings Project. The architectural style of many houses in Asl-Shuhada neighborhood was reconsidered and standardized. A standard architectural design inspired by the nature of the place and its ancient history was introduced. The project also covered the construction of Sayed Al-Shuhada Mosque, which can accommodate 15,000 worshippers. It is considered one of the largest mosques in Madinah after the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque, and was built on an area of more than 54,000 square meters. It comprises various basic services and facilities, a parking lot for buses and cars, and a pedestrian walk. A space has also been allocated for vendors selling goods, gifts and food to visitors in an organized manner. &nbsp;

Uhud Martyrs Square

The Prophet (ﷺ) placed fifty of his companions on a small mountain near the battlefield of Uhud, and ordered them not to leave their positions on the mountain whatever the circumstances. But they disobeyed his orders, so the Muslim army was defeated.

An Overview: It is a small mountain, located next to Mount Uhud, about four kilometers to the north of the Prophet&rsquo;s Mosque. It is the mountain on which the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered the archers to station themselves during the Battle of Uhud to protect the Muslims and prevent the polytheists from attacking the Muslims from behind. Its Story: &bull; The polytheists of Makkah wanted to attack Madinah in the third year of the Hijrah, in revenge for their defeat in the Battle of Badr. So, they set out with 3,000 fighters, whereas the Muslims went out against them with 700 fighters and camped beside the Mount of Uhud. &bull; Before the start of the battle, the Prophet (ﷺ) ordered 50 good-archers to station themselves on the Archers' Mount and shoot the polytheists' army with arrows. &bull; However, when the archers (RA) saw the retreat of the polytheists, they thought that the battle was over. So, many of them went down to collect spoils, violating the orders of the Prophet (ﷺ) not to leave their positions on the mount. &bull; This mistake allowed the polytheists to rally around the Muslims and attack them from behind. Seventy companions were killed, and the polytheists almost reached the Prophet (ﷺ), had it not been for Allah protecting him with the steadfastness of the companions around him. Getting to the Mosque: The Archers&rsquo; Mount is a small mountain, 180 meters long and 40 meters wide. It is of little height. Interested visitors of this mountain can easily access it through paved and serviced roads leading to it. <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -3px; top: 383.5px;">&nbsp;</div> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -3px; top: 383.5px;">&nbsp;</div>