Madinah Visitor Guide: Masjid an-Nabawi and the Green Dome
Visiting Madinah is not part of the rites of Hajj or Umrah and is not required for either. Many pilgrims visit Masjid an-Nabawi, where the Prophet ﷺ is buried. The Green Dome stands above his resting place with Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them).
The mosque
The Prophet ﷺ taught that a prayer in his mosque is better than a thousand elsewhere except al-Masjid al-Haram. Enter calmly, pray two rak'ahs, and keep voices low. Access to areas such as the Rawdah and visiting times are managed by authorities and may need arrangements through official channels; they change, so check official sources and your group.
Greeting the Prophet ﷺ
Visitors usually stand respectfully and say salam softly to the Prophet ﷺ, Abu Bakr and Umar. Scholars generally advise against touching or wiping the walls, praying toward the graves, or asking the deceased for help; supplication belongs to Allah alone. Follow what is established, and ask a scholar about details where scholars differ.
Other places
Many visit Masjid Quba, the Baqi' cemetery (men only) and the Uhud martyrs. These are optional visits.
Practical
Dress modestly, expect crowds around prayer times, respect queues and gender-separated areas, and plan rest and water.