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| Arabic | الروضة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ar-RAW-dah |
| Etymology | From Arabic الروضة (ar-rawdah), meaning 'garden/meadow/park.' The word evokes the image of a lush, beautiful garden — fittingly describing a spiritual garden of Paradise on earth. |
Rawdah(الروضة) The blessed area within Mescid-i Nebevi in Medine, located between Hz. Peygamber Muhammad's tomb (or house) and his pulpit (minbar). It is described in authentic hadith as 'a garden from the gardens of Paradise.'
الروضة
The Rawdah (also called Riyad al-Jannah, 'Garden of Paradise') is one of the most spiritually significant places in Islam. Hz. Peygamber Muhammad (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) 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 Bukhari and Muslim). The area is approximately 22 meters long and 15 meters wide, marked by distinctive green carpet (while the rest of the cami has red carpet). Pillars within the Rawdah mark historically significant locations. Due to its immense spiritual value, the Rawdah is extremely crowded, especially during Hac and Umre seasons. Separate visiting times are allocated for men and women. Pilgrims visiting Medine (typically before or after Hac) make every effort to pray in the Rawdah, as namazs there carry extraordinary virtue. Visitors should also send salawat (blessings) upon Hz. Peygamber at his blessed tomb.
From Arabic الروضة (ar-rawdah), meaning 'garden/meadow/park.' The word evokes the image of a lush, beautiful garden — fittingly describing a spiritual garden of Paradise on earth.