About This Book
History of Madinah Munawwarah by Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri records the key historical events that shaped the sacredness and religious importance of the City of the Prophet (peace be upon him), along with its major sites such as the Prophet's Mosque and Quba Mosque.
A large part of the book is given to the Prophet's Mosque, tracing its expansions and improvements from the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) through the Saudi era. The book contains more than fifty pictures, old and new, and the author aims to rely only on authentic ahadith and reliable reports.
What's Inside
- The names and ancient history of Madinah, and the foundation of Yathrib
- Virtues of Madinah and its inviolability
- The Pledges of al-'Aqabah and the Prophet's migration
- The brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar
- The hypocrites, the Jewish tribes, and their expulsion
- The history of the Prophet's Mosque through the ages, including the Saudi expansions
- The pulpit, the mihrab, and the manners of visiting the Mosque and the Prophet's grave
- Quba Mosque, al-Qiblatain, and other historic mosques
- Mount Uhud and al-Baqi'
- Institutions such as Darul-Hadith, the Islamic University, libraries, and the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Noble Qur'an
Who It's For
- Pilgrims preparing for Hajj, Umrah, or a visit to Madinah
- Readers interested in seerah and Islamic history
- Researchers and general readers alike
Book Details
- Author: Safi-ur-Rahman al-Mubarkpuri
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 152
- Size in inches: 5.5x8
- Size in CM: 14x21