Prophet's Mosque

The Prophet's Mosque is a major mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia, founded by Muhammad in 622 CE. It contains the chamber associated with his burial and is one of Islam's holiest sites.

Hijra: Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The mosque was established soon after Muhammad arrived in Medina.
Mihrab: A niche in a mosque wall that indicates the direction of prayer toward Mecca. Mihrabs mark the qibla direction in the mosque's prayer halls.
Umayyad Caliphate: The caliphate ruled by the Umayyad dynasty from 661 to 750 CE, based in Damascus. Umayyad rulers rebuilt and enlarged the mosque under Caliph al-Walid I.
Al-Masjid al-Haram: The mosque in Mecca that surrounds the Kaaba and is Islam's holiest site. It is the holiest mosque in Islam, while the Prophet's Mosque is commonly ranked second.
Quba Mosque: A mosque in Medina traditionally regarded as the first mosque built in Islam. It is associated with Muhammad's arrival in Medina before construction of his mosque.
Qibla: The direction Muslims face during prayer, oriented toward the Kaaba in Mecca. The mosque's prayer spaces align worshippers toward the Kaaba.
Abbasid Caliphate: A caliphate ruled by the Abbasid dynasty from 750 to 1258 CE, with Baghdad as its principal capital. Abbasid-era rulers continued major construction and restoration at the mosque.
Al-Aqsa Mosque: A mosque compound in Jerusalem revered in Islam and associated with Muhammad's Night Journey. Together with the Prophet's Mosque and the Meccan sanctuary, it forms Islam's three principal sacred mosques.
Muhammad: The religious and political leader of the early Muslim community, regarded by Muslims as God's final prophet. He founded the mosque and directed the community that gathered there.
Green Dome: The green-colored dome above the chamber traditionally associated with Muhammad's burial in the Prophet's Mosque. It marks the mosque's best-known landmark and the burial chamber below.

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