Replica of Masjidil Haram and Masjid Al-Nabawi

The Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Nabawi), Medina, Saudi Arabia

Madinah, in full is Madinat Rasul Allah which means “City of the Prophet of Allah” and is the second holiest site in Islam. This mosque was built on the site of Prophet Muhammad’s home and where he was buried.One of the most notable features of the site is the Green Dome over the center of the mosque, where the tomb of Muhammad is located. It is not exactly known when the green dome was constructed but manuscripts dating to the early 12th century describe the dome. It is known as the Dome of the Prophet or the Green Dome.Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and decorated it. Caliph Abu Bakr RA and Caliph Umar RA are buried in an adjacent area in the mosque.

The Sacred Mosque (Masjidil Haram), Mecca, Saudi Arabia

This mosque houses the holiest place in the world for all Muslims, the Ka’bah. Ka’bah means “a high place with respect and prestige” and Muslims all over the world face the Ka’bah during prayers. The history of Masjidil Haram goes to the time of Abraham AS.

But the main building only exist during Caliph Omar Al-Khattab RA somewhere in 639 . Most of the structure of the building were made from the blue rock taken from the surrounding Hijaaz Valley. The building has gone through numerous renovations and rebuilding until it is what can be seen now. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.