Women have designated morning and sometimes evening access slots to the Rawdah; booking through the Nusuk app may be required. Arrive early, expect queuing, and pray two rak'ahs in this blessed area.
The Rawdah Sharif — the blessed area between the Prophet's (peace be upon him) pulpit (minbar) and his tomb — is one of the most spiritually significant spots in Islam. The Prophet said: 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise.' Women have designated access times separate from men to ensure comfort and safety in this small, highly sought-after area.
Women's access hours typically include the morning period after Fajr prayer until before Dhuhr, and sometimes additional evening slots. These schedules can change, so check with your hotel or the mosque administration upon arrival in Madinah. The Saudi authorities have implemented a booking system — you may need to reserve a slot through the Nusuk app or the mosque's management system, especially during peak seasons (Hajj, Ramadan, school holidays).
Practical tips for visiting the Rawdah: arrive well before your designated time as queues can be very long. Bring your prayer mat and Quran if you wish to pray and read there. Be prepared for a short visit due to the large number of women waiting. Pray two rak'ahs in the Rawdah area if possible — prayer here carries immense blessing. Send salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet. After visiting the Rawdah, you may send greetings (salam) to the Prophet at his tomb and to Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) who are buried beside him. Maintain patience and dignity in the queue — pushing or rushing detracts from the spiritual significance of the visit.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise, and my pulpit is upon my Hawd (Pool in Paradise).'
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise, and my pulpit is upon my Hawd (Pool in Paradise).'
Source: Saudi General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise, and my pulpit is upon my Hawd (Pool in Paradise).'
Sahih al-Bukhari #1196 (sahih)