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Jannatul Baqi Cemetry - Madina

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Jannatul Baqi Cemetery, ممر مشاة، Medina Saudi Arabia
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Location and History

Located to the southeast of Masjid al Nabwi, the Prophet’s Mosque, in Medina in the region of Hejazi in Saudi Arabia, lies Jannat al Baqi, also known as Baqi al Gharqad. It was named so because the main type of tree that grew in this area was the al Gharqad, more commonly known as the Arabian boxthorn or desert thorn. This cemetery is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery in the city of Medina.

Out of the two historically important and holy cemeteries to Muslims, Jannat al Baqi is one of them. This is because many of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s relatives and companions are buried here. Many narrations state that because of this, the Prophet would say a prayer every time he passed this site, making this something Muslims take upon themselves to do as well.

Architecture

The cemetery is pretty large and houses at least 10,000 companions of the Holy Prophet, although they are unmarked and cannot be distinguished anymore. Originally only 80 meters square in size, it has expanded over the years, and as of now, it takes up an area of 175,000 square meters. 

The cemetery has three entrances on the north, east, and west sides, the main one being on the west side. 

Prominent graves in Jannat al Baqi

Prominent graves in Jannat al Baqi, which are historically and religiously sacred to Muslims, include that of the Ahlul Bayt, the family of the Prophet (PBUH), including the Prophet’s grandson, daughters, uncle, wives, and cousins.

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Jannatul Baqi Cemetery, ممر مشاة، Medina Saudi Arabia

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Agung Buana

Agung Buana

02/14/2023 12:50

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its looks like a final journey in the world and you will fell of masyar field in other world. For your refection of live
Ahmad Sheikh

Ahmad Sheikh

02/08/2023 20:19

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Jannat ul Baqi (also known as Baqi Cemetery) is a cemetery located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is considered one of the oldest and most historic cemeteries in the world, and is the final resting place for many important figures in Islamic history, including several wives and companions of the Prophet Muhammad. The cemetery was established during the time of the Prophet Muhammad, and over the centuries, it has become a site of pilgrimage for Muslims
Abdurahman Solomon

Abdurahman Solomon

01/27/2023 16:56

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Historical grave yard in Madinah, it boasts having the grave of 10000 companions of the prophet peace be upon him It is highly regarded in Islam and used to this day When you die in Madinah you would be buried here
Charlie

Charlie

01/10/2023 12:26

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Jannat al-Baqi is the most established and the main Islamic burial ground of Medina in the Hejazi district of present-day Saudi Arabia. It is situated toward the southeast of the Prophet's Mosque, which contains the graves of a portion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's loved ones. It is otherwise called Baqi al-Gharqad. At the point when Muhammad showed up at Medina from Mecca in September 622 CE, al-Baqi' was a land covered with Lycium shawii boxthorn trees. As indicated by authentic records, after the appearance of Muhammad, the places of Medina created close to al-Baqi', which was thusly thought to be as the public burial chamber. The thorn development was cleared and the spot blessed to be the future graveyard of the Muslims who kicked the bucket at al-Madina.Additionally al-Baqi' was presented as some place whose east side is Nakhl and west side contains houses. Truth be told, before destruction al-Baqi' was situated behind the houses in the city. During the development of the Prophet's Mosque, on the site he bought from two vagrant kids when he showed up after his relocation from Mecca to Medina, As'ad ibn Zurarah, one of Muhammad's mates passed on. Muhammad picked the spot to be a graveyard and As'ad was the primary person to be covered in al-Baqi' among the Ansar. While Muhammad was outside Medina for the Clash of Badr, his girl Ruqayyah fell debilitated and kicked the bucket in 624. She was covered in al-Baqi'. She was the principal individual from Ahl al-Bayt Family of Muhammad covered in this cemeter انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون "Verily we have a place with God, and verily to Him do we return." It advises us that their demise has been announced by Allah, and we will all re-visitation of our maker.May Allah envelope your cherished one in benevolence and absolution. Ameen. Graves are to remind individuals that they generally go in there.May Allah favor the people who are covered in their graves.May Allah favor us all in our lives and when we bite the dust and are in our graves.On the off chance that you are coming to Madinah,visit the Baqi Cemetery,The timings are after Fajar and after Asr.
Omar

Omar

12/20/2022 22:25

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+The cemetery is tidy and regular, and the graves are tidy and regular.?? +There are no decorations on the graves, luxury features, or anything contrary to the Sunnah or Islam.?? +There are no names on the graves, and this contributes a little to the non-sanctification of graves.?? +The tomb of our master Othman bin Affan and Ibrahim, son of the Prophet Muhammad, is known. It is nice that they and others are preserved and known for about 1000 years.?? +There are security men to regulate entry and exit, and to prevent anyone from performing improper acts of reverence.?? -It would be better if there were small identification boards at the graves of the well-known, with names mentioned.??
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02/21/2023 15:24

Can women visit Jannatul Baqi Cemetry?
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