Day 08: Madinah – Major Battles and Quiet Remembrance...

“Some places teach not through words, but through the weight of history they leave on the heart...”

(Majid Al Zuhairi Farm)

Day 08: 28/01/26 (Wednesday)
Activity: Madinah City Tour
Hotel: Emaar Elite Hotel Madinah

This morning we set out by bus for an external visit around Madinah, tracing places that hold deep meaning in Islamic history. Our first stop was Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam. We were advised to perform ablution at the hotel and pray two rakaat upon arrival. A simple act, yet one filled with immense reward, said to equal that of an Umrah. Amid the dense crowd, the calmness of Quba felt grounding, a reminder that faith often begins with quiet intention.

We then visited Majid Al Zuhairi, a popular date outlet where we stocked up on ajwa and medjoul dates in preparation for the coming Ramadhan.

Along the way to Uhud, we passed Masjid Qiblatain and the Seven Mosques, each standing as silent witnesses to pivotal moments in early Islamic history.

Our journey concluded at Jabal Uhud, a place that carries both strength and sorrow. At its base lies the Martyrs’ Cemetery, where many companions of the Prophet are buried, including his beloved uncle, Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib. Standing there invited reflection on sacrifice, obedience, and the cost of faith.

The visit ended after noon. The rest of the day unfolded gently, free and unhurried, returning to Masjid Nabawi for prayers as the heart quietly absorbed the lessons of the day.