Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (Green Dome)
The Rawdah ash-Sharifah — the garden between the Prophet's ﷺ minbar and his chamber, and the Green Dome above his grave.
- Where: at the centre of Masjid an-Nabawi (24.46757, 39.61145)
- City: Madinah
History
The Prophet ﷺ lived in small rooms built against the mosque's eastern wall; he died in the room of Aisha in 632 CE and was buried where he died. Abu Bakr was buried beside him two years later, and Umar in 644. The area between the minbar and that chamber is the Rawdah, distinguished today by its green carpet — the rest of the mosque is red.
The chamber (al-Hujrah ash-Sharifah) is enclosed by a brass screen; the dome above it, first built by Sultan Qalawun in 1279, has been green since 1837 and gives the mosque its symbol.
What to do there
- Book a Rawdah slot on the Nusuk app; arrive early at the gate shown on the permit.
- Pray two rak'ahs in the Rawdah if there is space, then dua — quietly and briefly, so others can enter.
- At the chamber say: "As-salamu alayka ya Rasulallah" and send blessings; then greet Abu Bakr and Umar.
- Do not raise your voice, touch or kiss the screen, or face the grave in prayer — face the qibla.
Tips for pilgrims
- Women's times for the Rawdah are separate and announced on the app; the entrance is usually from Bab Uthman / Gate 25 side.
- The Rawdah is small and the time short; make your dua list before you go in.
- Photography is not allowed inside the Rawdah.
Nearby places
- Al-Masjid an-Nabawi — 120 m away
- Al-Baqi main gate — 200 m away
- Masjid al-Ghamamah — 490 m away
- Al-Baqi Cemetery — 510 m away
Sources
Open Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (Green Dome) on the UmrahMap 3D map for walking or driving directions, or see all Ziyarah places in Madinah.
Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-25. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.
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