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Women have designated access times for the Rawdah ash-Sharifah in Masjid Nabawi, typically during morning hours after Fajr and in the afternoon. Access is managed through the Nusuk app or on-site registration. The Rawdah is the area between Nabi's pulpit and his burial chamber, described in hadith as a garden from the gardens of Paradise. Women should arrive early and follow security instructions.
The Rawdah ash-Sharifah is the area between Nabi's pulpit (minbar) and his burial chamber (hujrah) in Masjid Nabawi. Nabi Muhammad (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, 'Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise' (Bukhari and Muslim). This area, marked by distinctive green carpeting, is one of the most spiritually significant spaces in Islam. Muslims visit the Rawdah to pray two rakaat and make doa in this blessed spot. Due to its small size and the enormous number of pengunjung, access is managed through time slots and crowd control measures. Praying in the Rawdah is a sunnah (mustahab) act, not an obligation, and its spiritual merit is derived from Nabi's hadith, not from any inherent quality of the physical space itself.
Women have designated access times for the Rawdah, separate from men's hours, to ensure safety and comfort. These times are typically in the morning hours following Fajr shalat and during a designated afternoon slot, though schedules may vary and should be verified through the Nusuk app or at the masjid information desks. During Haji and Ramadhan seasons, special extended hours may be arranged. To access the Rawdah during your designated time, enter through the women's gates (clearly marked), follow the security staff's directions, and proceed to the green-carpeted area. The time spent in the Rawdah is limited to allow as many pengunjung as possible — typically 10 to 15 minutes. Pray two rakaat, make your doa sincerely, and then exit when directed. The area closest to Nabi's chamber is often the most crowded, while the area toward the minbar may have more space.
Approach the Rawdah with inner preparation as well as physical readiness. Perform wudhu before arriving. Dress in your most respectful modest clothing. Prepare your doa-doa in advance — write them down if needed, as the emotional intensity of the moment can cause you to forget what you planned to ask. Upon entering the Rawdah area, maintain a calm demeanor despite any crowding. Do not push or shove other women. Pray your two rakaat with full concentration, then sit and make doa. Remember that this is a place of shalat and doa, not merely a tourist attraction. After visiting the Rawdah, women may also offer salam (greeting) to Nabi through the designated women's viewing area near the burial chamber. Stand respectfully and say: 'As-salamu alayka ya Rasulallah, as-salamu alayka ya Aba Bakr, as-salamu alayka ya Umar.' Then step away to allow others to offer their greeting.