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The second sacred place:
Medina is known as the second holiest city in Islam. The ancient city holds great significance for Muslims around the globe. The city was the power base for the development of the early Muslim community.
Hijrah:
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ made immigration from Makkah to escape persecution. He ﷺ resided and found peace after migrating from Makkah at the command of ALLAH. The chiefs of the city gathered and welcomed him with love. Shortly after that, the city of Medina became the centre of the Muslim Empire under the leadership of Muhammad ﷺ the greatest leader of all time.
The burial place of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:
The sacred city of Medina is intensely well-regarded by the Muslims because it is the burial place of the last Islamic Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ had spent his final years in Medina and breathed his last in the city. Hence Muhammad ﷺ was buried where he took his last breathes. He is resting in peace and buried within the premises of the Prophet’s Mosque.
Home to three important Mosques:
The Holy city of Medina is revered by Muslims as it is the home to the three most ancient and important Mosques in Islam. Masjid Quba was the first mosque which was founded by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. After Hijrah Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ led the foundation of the second Mosque “Masjid-Al-Nabvi ﷺ” and the third magnificent Masjid Al-Qibalatayn where ALLAH had commanded his messenger to change his direction and turn his face from Al-Aqsa to Makkah.
The revelation of the Quran:
28 out of 114 chapters of the Quran were revealed in Medina, which is known as the Medina chapters. The verses revealed to teach Prophet Muhammad PBUH and the early Muslims the methods of adoration and to help them to get through the religion and teachings of religion.
Angels guard the city of Medina:
The city of Medina is safeguarded by angels day and night. According to Islamic scriptures, ALLAH has appointed angels for this divine duty of taking care of Medina. Hence the greatest of all mischievous Dajjal will never be able to enter Medina. The Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said neither plague nor Ad-Dajjal will ever be able to enter the city of Medina.
Battle of Badr:
The battle of Badr marked the first large-scale engagement between Muslims and the tribe of Quraysh, which took place in Medina in 624 CE. The major military victory led by the messenger of ALLAH was a turning point for the early Muslim community from a defensive stance to one of stability and expansion. Al-Badr was the major event in the spread of Islam.
Battle of Trench:
The battle of Trench started on Dec 29, 626AD and ended on Jan 24, 627AD. The battle of Trench was fought in Medina. The battle was fought for 30 long days. The trench was a long siege of Medina by Arab tribes and the Jews. The Muslims strategically overpowered their enemies with very few casualties.
Medina is a Furnace:
Once a Bedouin came to The Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and gave a pledge of allegiance to embrace Islam. Day after he was caught with a high fever. He came to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and requested him to cancel his pledge. He requested thrice, but the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ kept refusing. He ﷺ then said, “Medina is like a furnace it exorcises out the impurities (bad persons) and picks only good persons and polishes them. Cheap December umrah packages are prefer by most of the Muslims because Umrah in the month of December is cheaper as compare to the other months of Gregorian Calendar.
