Jannat al-Baqi: First Cemetery

What is Baqi Al-Gharqad? Jannat al-Baqi, also called Baqi Al-Gharqad, is the oldest Islamic cemetery and one of the most sacred burial sites in Madinah. Located southeast of Masjid an-Nabawi, it is the resting place of thousands of the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ family members, companions, and righteous believers. This blessed graveyard serves as a powerful […]