Medina

Aws, al-
A tribe that, along with the Khazraj, invited Muhammad to Yathrib to help settle internal feuds, playing a significant role in establishing the first Islamic community.
Banu Qurayza
A significant Jewish tribe in Medina known for their alliance and subsequent conflict with Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community.
Hejaz
The western coastal province of modern-day Saudi Arabia, significant for its historical, religious, and cultural importance in Islam.
Khazraj, al-
Al-Khazraj — One of two prominent clans in early seventh-century Medina, instrumental in early Islamic history.
Medina
The second holiest city in Islam, the burial site of Prophet Muhammad, and a significant location for Islamic religious and political development.
Medina (Al-Madinah): Historical and Religious Significance in Islam
Explore the historical, cultural, and religious importance of Medina (Al-Madinah) in Islam. Understand its role in the early Islamic period and its continued significance.
Rawdah, al-
A significant area within the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, associated with gardens of paradise in hadith literature, as well as an island in the Nile with historical military and residential significance.
Banu al-Nadir
Banu al-Nadir, a Jewish tribe in Medina known for their economic contributions and subsequent expulsion following the Battle of Uhud.
Mosque of the Prophet
The Mosque of the Prophet (Masjid al-Nabawi) is a historically and spiritually significant mosque built by Prophet Muhammad in Medina, and is regarded as the second holiest site in Islam.
Baqīʿu 'l-Gharqad (بقيع الغرقد)
An overview of Baqīʿu 'l-Gharqad, the renowned burying-ground in Medina, its etymology, historical significance, and role in Islamic traditions and rituals.
Yathrib (Yasrib) - Historical and Religious Significance in Islam
Explore the historical and religious significance of Yathrib (Yasrib), known today as Medina, including its role in early Islamic history and its transformation into the second holiest city in Islam.
Ibn al-Zubayr, Urwah
Urwah ibn al-Zubayr: A Leading Authority in Hadith, Jurisprudence, and Islamic Historical Study
Haramayn
The two holy places in Islam, referring to the cities of Mecca and Medina.

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