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| Arabic | جنة البقيع |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | JAN-nat al-ba-QEE' |
| Etymology | From Arabic جنة (jannah, 'garden') and البقيع (al-baqi', 'a place with trees/roots'). The name suggests the area was originally a grove or place with trees before becoming a cemetery. |
Baqi (Jannat al-Baqi)(جنة البقيع) The ancient Islamic cemetery in Medine, directly adjacent to Mescid-i Nebevi, where thousands of Hz. Peygamber's companions, family members, and early Muslims are buried. It is the most revered cemetery in Islam.
جنة البقيع
Jannat al-Baqi is the oldest and most significant Islamic cemetery. Hz. Peygamber Muhammad (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) used to visit Baqi regularly, making dua for the deceased. He said: 'Peace be upon you, O inhabitants of the graves from among the believers and Muslims. Indeed, we will, Allah willing, join you.' Notable people buried here include: Uthman ibn Affan (the third Caliph), Fatimah bint Muhammad (Hz. Peygamber's daughter, according to some narrations), Hasan ibn Ali (Hz. Peygamber's grandson), Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib (Hz. Peygamber's uncle), many of Hz. Peygamber's wives, and thousands of companions. The cemetery covers approximately 180,000 square meters. Visiting Baqi is a sunnah when in Medine and is typically included in Hac and Umre visit programs. Visitors recite the dua Hz. Peygamber taught for visiting graves. The cemetery is open to male visitors after certain namazs; women's visiting policies vary by time.
From Arabic جنة (jannah, 'garden') and البقيع (al-baqi', 'a place with trees/roots'). The name suggests the area was originally a grove or place with trees before becoming a cemetery.