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The Prophet's Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi) in Medina, live
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi · Medina
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The Prophet's Mosque is the second holiest place in Islam. It holds the grave of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and is a major place of pilgrimage.
Built in 622 AD by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, it stands as a major symbol of Islamic history.
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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina is one of the holiest places in Islam. It is here that the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, rests. Thanks to the live broadcast available on Muslim Alim, you can watch this remarkable mosque around the clock.
This live stream lets you see the faithful performing their prayers throughout the day. The high-definition images show the magnificent architecture of this historic mosque. You can connect spiritually to this blessed place from your own home.
The live stream from the Prophet's Mosque is especially moving during the five daily prayers. Thousands of Muslims gather to pray together in an atmosphere of deep reflection. For the exact prayer times, see our prayer times page.
During the month of Ramadan, the mosque receives still greater numbers. The tarawih prayers in the evening are a striking spiritual sight. The architectural beauty of the building, with its slender minarets and green domes, comes fully into view in these live images.
This broadcast is also an excellent way to learn. By watching how the faithful move, you can better understand how to perform the prayer correctly. The direction of the qibla is clearly visible, which helps in understanding the orientation towards Mecca.
Watching this mosque live lets you feel the spirit of Medina. It is a moment of peace in a often crowded day. To enrich your spiritual experience, you can also read our supplications and duas while you watch.
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How can I watch the Prophet's Mosque live?
This page streams the live images of Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina free of charge, around the clock. You can follow the five daily prayers, the Friday gatherings and the tarawih prayers during Ramadan. The high-definition images let you take in the minarets, the domes and the courtyard of the mosque, and connect spiritually to this blessed place from home.
Who built the Prophet's Mosque?
The Prophet's Mosque was built by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, with his Companions, after his migration from Mecca to Medina in 622. It served at once as a place of worship, the centre of the community and a residence, with his quarters adjoining it. Enlarged many times over the centuries, it is today one of the largest mosques in the world.
Where is the grave of the Prophet Muhammad?
The grave of the Prophet ﷺ is inside Masjid an-Nabawi, on the site of the chamber of his wife Aisha, where he died. Above it stands the famous Green Dome. His first two successors, Abu Bakr and Umar, rest beside him. Pilgrims come to greet him and to pray in Riyad al-Jannah, the space between his grave and his pulpit.
Why is the mosque of Medina the second holiest place in Islam?
It is one of the three sacred mosques to which a journey of devotion is recommended. According to a hadith reported by Al-Bukhari, a prayer performed in the Prophet's Mosque is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere, except in the Sacred Mosque of Mecca. It also holds the grave of the Prophet ﷺ, which makes it a major stop for pilgrims on Hajj and Umrah.
What can be seen on the Medina live stream?
The stream shows the faithful performing their prayers throughout the day, with particular crowds during Ramadan and the evening tarawih. You can see the direction of the qibla, which helps in understanding how congregational prayer works, as well as the architecture of the building. To go with that moment, see our prayer times and our supplications.