Madinah
The Rawdah - Riyadh ul-Jannah
"Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise." - Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
What is the Rawdah and how do I visit it?
The Rawdah is the area between the Prophet's ﷺ pulpit (Minbar) and his blessed chamber inside Masjid an-Nabawi - called "a garden from the gardens of Paradise." It is marked by a distinct green carpet. Since 2022, entry is by permit only via the Nusuk app.
Significance & history
The Rawdah is one of the most spiritually intense places in Islam - the very ground the Prophet ﷺ walked, taught and prayed on daily. Two rak'ah in the Rawdah is a treasured Sunnah aspiration. Its area is small, and demand is enormous, which is why Saudi authorities manage access through timed permits.
【BOOK】 The author's account of praying in the Rawdah for the first time will appear here.
Role in the ritual
Visiting the Rawdah is a highly recommended Sunnah, not a Hajj or Umrah requirement. Book a permit via Nusuk, arrive at your allotted slot, offer two rak'ah nafl if possible, make dua, and send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ.
Etiquette
- Arrive early at your permit window; late entries are refused.
- Do not push or rush - move with the guided flow.
- Keep prayer brief when crowds are heavy so others can enter.
- Do not raise voice; make dua quietly.
- Photography and video are strictly prohibited inside.
Duas
- Two rak'ah nafl with intention of tahiyyat al-masjid.
- Send salawat: Allahumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli Muḥammad.
Key Facts
Access requires a free Nusuk permit - one visit per journey typically.
The Rawdah is marked by a distinct green carpet (main mosque is red).
Separate timings for men and women are enforced.
Grand Mosque staff assign approximate 10-15 minute slots.
Visitor information
- Location
- Inside Masjid an-Nabawi, near the Prophet's ﷺ chamber
- Timings
- By Nusuk permit only; men and women slots differ.
- - Book your permit the moment your Umrah or Hajj visa is issued.
- - Save the QR permit offline in case of network issues at the gate.
- - Enter from the assigned gate - usually Bab an-Nisa for women.
- - If you miss the slot, try to rebook the next available day.