What is the name of the Prophet’s Mosque, located in Madinah, considered the second holiest site in Islam?
AMasjid al-Haram
BMasjid Quba
CMasjid an-Nabawi
DMasjid al-Aqsa
Explanation
– Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet’s Mosque, located in Madinah, is considered the second holiest site in Islam, built originally by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself following the Hijra.
– This mosque houses the Prophet’s (PBUH) burial place, along with those of Abu Bakr (RA) and Umar (RA), making it a particularly significant site for visitation by pilgrims.
– For exams, remember that this mosque has similarly undergone extensive historical expansion, now accommodating a very large number of worshippers, particularly during peak pilgrimage seasons.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Holy Sites
- Subtopic: Masjid an-Nabawi

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