Why Is Madinah Called “Taibah”?
Madinah carries several names in Islamic history, and one of the most well-known is Taibah, meaning pure, good and wholesome in Arabic.
Rare 1991 Photos of Ajyad Fortress in Makkah, Where the Clock Tower Stands Today
Rare photos from 1991 show Ajyad Fortress in Makkah, the historic landmark that once stood where the Abraj Al Bait Clock Tower complex stands today.
Wadi Al-Mughammas: Where Abraha’s Elephant Army Halted
Al-Mughammas is a valley about three miles from Makkah where Abraha’s army camped before its advance on the Kaaba, and where accounts place the elephant Mahmud’s refusal to move forward.
Can Women Pray on the Rooftop of Masjid al-Haram?
Yes, women have separate prayer spaces on the rooftop, with tips on the best time, gates, and facilities.
Dua For Jannah (Paradise)
Raḍītu billāhi rabban, wa bil-Islāmi dīnan, wa bi-Muḥammadin rasūlan.
Full List of Gates of Masjid al Haram (Grand Mosque)
The twin minarets serve as distinctive markers for pilgrims seeking the primary entrances to Islam’s holiest mosque.
Masjid Addas: Where the Prophet ﷺ Met Servant Addas
A small mosque in Taif marks the spot where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rested and met a Christian servant named Addas.
Austria’s Lobmeyr Family Built 140 Chandeliers for Masjid an-Nabawi in 1980s
The Rath family of Vienna spent decades crafting crystal chandeliers now hanging inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah.
Buggy Rides to Masjid Quba: Routes, Fares and Timing
Pilgrims travelling from Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) to Masjid Quba can now ride a buggy along the Quba Walkway instead of walking or taking a bus or taxi.
Summer Quran Recitation Program at Masjid an-Nabawi: 28 June to 30 July 2026
Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) opens Quran recitation course for men and women in Madinah.
8 Muharram – 20 Safar 1448: Online Summer Jurisprudence Course at Masjid al Haram
Islamic jurisprudence course runs at Masjid al-Haram from 8 Muharram to 20 Safar 1448 AH.
Masjid an-Nabawi Summer Volunteer Jobs Opens 18 June to 17 July 2026
The Presidency of Religious Affairs is recruiting male volunteers aged 15–65 for on-site roles at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
Hadith Memorization Course Opens at Masjid al-Haram From 26 June to 4 August 2026
Free in-person programme for men and women at Masjid al-Haram runs from 26 June to 4 August 2026.
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar: Bangladeshi-Born Calligrapher Who Refined the Design of the Kaaba’s Kiswa
Mukhtar Alam Shaqdar has written the Quranic verses on the Kiswa since 2002 — a Bangladeshi-born calligrapher who now holds Saudi citizenship.
Kiswah Changing Ceremony 2026 Watch Live Coverage
Watch the Kiswa (Kaaba covering) Changing Ceremony 2026 live from Makkah. Full HD live stream coverage of this sacred annual event.