Don't go when it's this busy, Astagfirullah. I was there at the end of my Hajj in 2018 and stayed in a hotel 2 or 3 over from the Movenpick (I don't want to give it's name as I was with a tour and never would have picked one from that country) . I offered almost all my prayer INSIDE the Masjid and almost always in the first row and on the side nearest to our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I know the reward is greater for offering our Salat in the Haram but I've never felt so close to Allah than when I was offering my Salat in Masjid An Nabawi so I ask Allah to grant that be where He takes my soul. I had the option of going to Medina before or after my Hajj and chose after so my obligation was offered and then I could relax and enjoy my time near our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I suggest to go when you have time and it's not packed. And have some tissues handy as insha'Allah you may find yourself crying during your Salat.
@@mzaki4949 Medina is a very special place, I didn't want to leave when we went there. I felt my heart attached to this city. May Allah grant us husnal khatimah.
This is true…I don’t recommend booking the hotels on the Qibla side as well. Especially if you’re with elderly people. I just came back from an Umrah trip and we stayed at Pullman ZamZam in Madinah…even though it’s close the the actual mosque, because it’s in front of the imam you have to keep walking until you find a spot/area for men especially if you want to pray in the courtyards of the mosque. Also if you’re with a female then you will have to walk and drop them off somewhere half way and the male area is usually on the far right corner side so you have to walk a bit more (if you’re walking from the qibla side and from a hotel where zamzam is located) Best to book Sofitel, Dar Al Taqwa etc
This was helpful. I was thinking of booking at Pullman as well bc of the view being able to see the Green dome, but the walk was concering and i couldnt figure it out esp i have an elderly mother
@BlueSky78683 Well if you are guaranteed the Green Dome then leave hotel earlier to bring elderly to masjid -also you all can send salam to Rasulullah SAW and Sahaba everytime you pass by the front entry. ladies prayers area's flanked at end so depending on which gate you are gg to enter Pillars 12-16 usually are filled up extremely fast-Jumaah even 2.5hrs are filled up.Wheelchairs pilgrims have dedicated end of prayer hall inside masjid but for outside guards will guide accordingly. Dar Al Taqwa,Taiba Suites (there are 2 if not mistaken pls refer to Google map the 1 nearest to Masjid Nabawi),Hilton,Sofitel,Al Rawda Royal Inn Hotel though expensive but will make it easier for her. As for you walking more to the masjid you also earn more rewards. It is a win win situation.
Good point. Another reason to choose the North side is that most of the restaurants and malls are on that side so you won't have to walk far for those. Additionally you have more choices of hotels on the North side.
Jazakallah for all the videos regarding Makkah and Medina. I am planning an umrah trip with my family and elderly mother next year and I have found your videos very informative. Particularly useful to know where all the bangladeshi food spots are as we don't tend to eat fast food. Thanks once again 👍
Al0Humdulillah, Brother, you are absolutely correct about the Hotels in front of Al-Haram. We prefer the Hilton Area; it's easy for Ladies as well. There is a food area. There is great hustle and bustle area never to be missed.
One request: please mention directions like North, South and so on rather than this side or that side, and mention gate numbers with directions, you are doing very helpful work. Jazak Allah.
we booked a hotel on qibla side, but we actually went to the masjid an hour before each prayer so all’s good. It’s just about getting there in time and not last minute
Alhamdulillah, that’s good for you. I also stay long hours in the masjid. May Allah accept it. But what you said is like saying, regarding Sajda Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness), ‘it’s about praying correctly and not making mistakes.’ Of course, we aspire to the ideal, but mistakes happen, people sometimes get delayed due to illness etc and knowing about what to do doesn’t increase the likelihood of it happening. Even if you stay on the north side, you can still go early-nothing is stopping you. Like it or not, the dedicated women’s sections are on the north side. So, it’s better for families to stay on that side to ensure the women in the family don’t have to walk far to reach their sections.
True, in other words, the hotel facing to Qubla side are far, because we have to walk a lot to join congregation (Jamath) prayer.. because people always full in the first lines l thus we have to move to back further..
On the other hand, people entering from the Qiblah side are more prone to pray in the front rows. It might even be possible to enter the old/Ottoman part of the Masjid, where you can view the Rawdah and feel a proximity to the Chosen One, upon him be peace.
Good point. But that’s if the front rows are available. If you go with your family and the elderly, you cannot always be on time. In that case, you may not find space at the front and have to continue walking back until you find some space.
@ yes, brother. I visited alone and so, missed your point. May Allah reward you immensely for your insights and grant you a plot in Jannah in the neighborhood of the Prophet, upon him be peace.
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best of the men's rows (in Salat) is the first row and the worst is the last; but the best of the woman's row is the last and the worst of their rows is the first." [Muslim]. وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "خير صفوف الرجال أولها، وشرها آخرها، وخير صفوف النساء آخرها، وشرها أولها". ((رواه مسلم)).
Yes, of course the first row is the best. What’s your point? This video is not saying don’t pray in the first row. Rather, it is providing some practical tips about what to do when the Masjid is full.
@LifeMoves thanks for your response. I don't like it to give any effort to promote this places for praying here... I did not accuse you and just showed the words of the beloved prophet ﷺ
Don't go when it's this busy, Astagfirullah. I was there at the end of my Hajj in 2018 and stayed in a hotel 2 or 3 over from the Movenpick (I don't want to give it's name as I was with a tour and never would have picked one from that country) . I offered almost all my prayer INSIDE the Masjid and almost always in the first row and on the side nearest to our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I know the reward is greater for offering our Salat in the Haram but I've never felt so close to Allah than when I was offering my Salat in Masjid An Nabawi so I ask Allah to grant that be where He takes my soul. I had the option of going to Medina before or after my Hajj and chose after so my obligation was offered and then I could relax and enjoy my time near our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I suggest to go when you have time and it's not packed. And have some tissues handy as insha'Allah you may find yourself crying during your Salat.
On that side, I have stayed at a few hotels that are quite expensive. Durrat Al Eiman was relatively more affordable. WiFi signal was weak but otherwise it was a good hotel.
Gulnar Taiba is on the Qibla side, which is ok. But if you are looking for women and families, I would suggest the opposite side of the Masjid i.e. the north side.
Of the hotels that I have stayed at, Durrat Al Eiman was cheaper than some others. Good location and decent hotel. WiFi is a bit weak but otherwise a good option.
Brother, how did you find the Movenpick in Madina & did you have classic or superior room. Insha'Allah we are going in Feb. And how close is gate 328 to women's sectio? Jazak'Allah
We had a classic room, it was good. Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick is at a very good location for women’s access. It’s right outside the gate and as soon as you enter, you just have to walk through that little bit of courtyard and the nearest doors lead to the women’s section.
this video is really helpful thank you . i am planning a umrah trio for next month i am traveling my with elderly mom who is on wheel chair please recommend me a hotel where i have accessibility before we travel to makkah for our umrah jazakallah
I am glad that you found the video useful. I cannot recommend specific hotels but you can look up hotels on booking(.) com and then check their location on google maps. Just keep in mind the information I mentioned in the video.
@@LifeMoves jazakallah brother . my mother will be on wheel chair can i take her for prophet grave ziyarah or they have seperate ways for men and women and do they have women helpers who can push the wheel chair at a cost .. thanks
MIAS is good. But for women side you have to go 1 hr earlier as the nearest gates will be closed very fast. For Jumaah prayers 3hrs before if want ot be inside.
I prefer not to recommend specific hotels because your expectations and experience might differ from mine. Please Google Masjid Al Nabawi and see the hotels on Google Maps on the north side of the masjid. North is up in the maps.
Salam i going to umrah after few days inshaAllah with my family ( small kids). Please recomans me some cloaest amd afordable hotel. I have to book urgently. If you reply quickly i will appriciate jazak Allah
If you are referring to the Elaf Al Taqwa hotel n Bani Khidrah, Madinah 42311 then it appears to be closer to the Qibla side. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t book it. Just keep the few minutes’ extra walk in mind.
@ A Ibrahim, many hotels do breakfast buffets. When you search on booking dot com (or the app) just select breakfast as a filter and the search results should show only the hotels that offer breakfast.
Yes, there are eateries open in the morning. They’re not so much like breakfast cafes but rather regular restaurants and fast food joints that are open in the mornings. For example, if you were looking for cheaper options in Makkah, you could go to Al Safwa Tower nearby. You would find the regular food places open after Fajr.
@aibrahim8189 Aslmkm. Most of the expensive hotels include breakfast. Some have excluding breakfast as option. There is no straight /simple answer. U need to search the booking websites or hotel websites.
The hotels I mentioned in the video are on the south side of Masjid Al Nabawi. If you enter the haram just before the prayer, you may have to walk a while before finding space if you are living on the south side.
@@voyager6576 customer service wasn’t that great and compared to a few other hotels the room itself was a bit smaller. As the building internally feels dated the lifts take ages to arrive. Reception never pick the phone and I would advise you to keep all booking confirmation with you as well as allowing for plenty of time to check in as it takes ages. The distance from the masjid at the ladies entrance gate number 328 (if I remember correctly) was the biggest plus point especially if you’re travelling with family. It takes max 5 mins on foot to reach from the hotel to masjid. They offer a large range as part of their breakfast buffet which I would recommend you have included as I didn’t see many food shops close by. There is an underground supermarket close by called bin wood within walking distance which would be handy if you were staying longer than we did. We only stayed for two days so that’s the only feedback I can give.
Walaikum Salam, I usually book using the app/website called Booking(.)com. I search for hotels on the app, find their addresses from there and then look up on google maps where they are in relation to masjid.
That’s like someone teaches how do Sajda sahu (prostration of forgetfulness) and you say “well bro, just don’t make a mistake”. Precautions for a what-if scenario is not the same as promoting that scenario.
The courtyard is within the blessings of Masjid al Nabawi. The physical masjid you see today was much smaller in the past. Where you now pray “inside the masjid” was streets and houses at the time of the sahaba. Where the courtyard is now that you consider “outside the masjid” might be inside the masjid after the next expansion. So, does the blessing change based on construction? No, anyone praying in Jamaat connected to the masjid in an unbroken congregation, gets the blessings of Masjid Al Nabawi. Yes, it is better to pray at the front in the first row but that’s not always possible for everyone. My video is not encouraging to pray at the back, but rather giving people the option when they cannot go to the front for some reason. Don’t forget, not everyone is in the same situation. Some people come here family, children, the elderly, and the sick. There are people who would benefit from the information about alternative options.
@LifeMoves you forked up so much money to go for umrah even if you are using wheelchair go early that's the reason why you are there. even if you are travelling with children make it a point to go early ... go as near as the rawdah it's a test of ur faith ... you need to push yourselves and hopefully once you are back from umrah the habits stick
Again, you are speaking about the ideal. Nobody is denying that it’s best to pray at the front. But are you saying you can always go early, 100% of the time? If you’ve never been late, Ma Sha Allah-you must be an angel! But what about the rest of us humans? What about those who are sick? Do you expect all 500,000 people to be at the front? Let’s accept the reality: not everyone can pray at the front. Learning what to do when things aren’t ideal is not the same as encouraging the non-ideal. For example, we learn how to perform Sujood as-Sahw (prostrations of forgetfulness) in case there’s a mistake in the prayer. Does that mean we’re encouraging mistakes in prayer? Of course not-it’s just preparation for a “what-if” scenario. The same concept applies here. It’s best to pray at the front, but if, for some reason, you can’t, what should you do? That’s what the video is about.
@LifeMoves my bro it's about choices like I said you are in the holy cities and the holy masjid it's ur. Choice to get up early n perform ur solah like I said why bother going to mekah n madinah if you are not chasing the ibadah might as well solah at the masjid near ur house
Dear sir. Take salam. The people who is not there and don't know about the gate location and road, how they will understand the road map as per your description. The description must be concise. With specific hotel names. So that people can look around the other hotels towards it.@@LifeMoves
That is like saying, regarding Sajda Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness), ‘I’ve prayed before, all you have to do is not make any mistakes..solve the problem..thank me later.’ Of course, we aspire to the ideal, but mistakes happen, people sometimes get delayed due to illness, arrival from the airport etc and knowing about what to do doesn’t increase the likelihood of it happening. Even if you stay on the north side, you can still go early-nothing is stopping you. Like it or not, the dedicated women’s sections are on the north side. So, it’s easier for families to stay on that side to ensure the women in the family don’t have to walk far to reach their sections.
Those are on western side if I'm not wrong. There is a large uncovered area between the hotel and the mosque on western side (gates 318 to 322 I guess). Little far but manageable. After entering the mosque compound it is easier to get a place to pray.
There are women’s prayer areas in many parts of the Masjid. Once you enter the haram, follow which way most women are going, you will find one of the women’s prayer areas.
My travel agent has booked me in to somewhere with 1 star reviews called al ansar golden tulip :( Any idea if this is a good location to the masjid, despite its all rubbish reviews
@@farazmir2813 jazakallah khair I see its near number 328. How far is that to the womens section and any idea the gate number they use as will be travelling with just my wife.
@ Zubair, The main point of this video was which side of the masjid your hotel should be. I have mentioned a hotel in this video. You can Google it and find other hotels around it. The hotels should be on the north side of the Masjid.
I think you have to use logic here, there are over 1.9 billion Muslims in the world, the means and access to travel for umrah/hajj is so much more accessible, so a lot more people can come, so it’s harder for Saudi to accommodate all travellers, as demand increase naturally prices increase. You have hotel capacity of example 500k beds but a 1m travellers, the price increases.
Yes, if you let supply and demand play out naturally, the prices will increase quickly. The alternative is for the government to support budget airlines and hotels. Luxury hotels can be there but we also need some budget no-frills hotels to be close to the haram.
you are going nowhere man, don't miss led the public. Everybody who came there knew how far is his accommodation and how many minutes he need to join the namaz. the more you walk for prayer, the more you will be rewarded.
may be mislead but I am not discussing grammar here nor my first language is English. My view point is if somebody knew he needs 20 minutes to join the pray than he should walk before it. in case people stop booking hotels of the side you mention there will be huge business loss to this side and other sides will increase the rents and decrease the facilities. i hope you understand my English?
Where did I say Don’t book on the Qibla side? What I said is “Yes, you can book on this side, on the Qibla side. Just keep in mind that you have to walk a bit.” What’s wrong with that?
as I wrote earlier this statement can effect the business of Qibla side hotels and shops. Indirectly you are agree with me by saying, "this time didn't book hotel to the Qibla side". anyhow I don't mean to discouraged or criticise you.
So what if it affects the hotel business on the Qibla side? With millions of visitors, they will never be empty. If fewer people book on that side and their prices go down, that’s great. If there is a disadvantage on one side, why should not people know about it? If you have to walk longer from one side, would you rather not know about it and then decide? People can then pay more and walk less. Or pay less and walk more. I don’t see any problem.
Shukran for sharing brother. Mövenpick was so convenient for me Algamdulilaa ❤
That's a valid point to consider
Thanks for watching
Don't go when it's this busy, Astagfirullah. I was there at the end of my Hajj in 2018 and stayed in a hotel 2 or 3 over from the Movenpick (I don't want to give it's name as I was with a tour and never would have picked one from that country) . I offered almost all my prayer INSIDE the Masjid and almost always in the first row and on the side nearest to our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh.
I know the reward is greater for offering our Salat in the Haram but I've never felt so close to Allah than when I was offering my Salat in Masjid An Nabawi so I ask Allah to grant that be where He takes my soul.
I had the option of going to Medina before or after my Hajj and chose after so my obligation was offered and then I could relax and enjoy my time near our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I suggest to go when you have time and it's not packed. And have some tissues handy as insha'Allah you may find yourself crying during your Salat.
@@mzaki4949 Medina is a very special place, I didn't want to leave when we went there. I felt my heart attached to this city. May Allah grant us husnal khatimah.
Excellent piece of info .... Jazak Allahu Khairan bro
@ Samia. Thanks for watching.
Shukran brother
This is true…I don’t recommend booking the hotels on the Qibla side as well. Especially if you’re with elderly people. I just came back from an Umrah trip and we stayed at Pullman ZamZam in Madinah…even though it’s close the the actual mosque, because it’s in front of the imam you have to keep walking until you find a spot/area for men especially if you want to pray in the courtyards of the mosque. Also if you’re with a female then you will have to walk and drop them off somewhere half way and the male area is usually on the far right corner side so you have to walk a bit more (if you’re walking from the qibla side and from a hotel where zamzam is located)
Best to book Sofitel, Dar Al Taqwa etc
Thank you for sharing your experience!
So which hotels are cheaper on the correct sides? Pullman always comes back as 1 of the cheaper 5* hotels…
@@ruheluddin9384Movenpick or Bosphorus (though have to walk through the courtyard before reaching gates)
This was helpful. I was thinking of booking at Pullman as well bc of the view being able to see the Green dome, but the walk was concering and i couldnt figure it out esp i have an elderly mother
@BlueSky78683 Well if you are guaranteed the Green Dome then leave hotel earlier to bring elderly to masjid -also you all can send salam to Rasulullah SAW and Sahaba everytime you pass by the front entry. ladies prayers area's flanked at end so depending on which gate you are gg to enter Pillars 12-16 usually are filled up extremely fast-Jumaah even 2.5hrs are filled up.Wheelchairs pilgrims have dedicated end of prayer hall inside masjid but for outside guards will guide accordingly.
Dar Al Taqwa,Taiba Suites (there are 2 if not mistaken pls refer to Google map the 1 nearest to Masjid Nabawi),Hilton,Sofitel,Al Rawda Royal Inn Hotel though expensive but will make it easier for her. As for you walking more to the masjid you also earn more rewards. It is a win win situation.
Good point. Another reason to choose the North side is that most of the restaurants and malls are on that side so you won't have to walk far for those. Additionally you have more choices of hotels on the North side.
Jazakallah for all the videos regarding Makkah and Medina. I am planning an umrah trip with my family and elderly mother next year and I have found your videos very informative. Particularly useful to know where all the bangladeshi food spots are as we don't tend to eat fast food. Thanks once again 👍
Thank you for watching!
0:12 MashaAllah the way brother from behind respond to your Salam and the way he smiles. MashaAllah
Yes, this random brother then spoke to me after I stopped recording, MaShaAllah. I still have his number 😊
Al0Humdulillah, Brother, you are absolutely correct about the Hotels in front of Al-Haram. We prefer the Hilton Area; it's easy for Ladies as well. There is a food area. There is great hustle and bustle area never to be missed.
Yes, the north side is great for the ladies.
Thanks brother ..its helpful..i
Happy to help
Jazakallah khairan for your efforts brother. Please do more videos about Makkah, Madina.
I appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching.
One request: please mention directions like North, South and so on rather than this side or that side, and mention gate numbers with directions, you are doing very helpful work. Jazak Allah.
Thank you. I will keep that in mind.
we booked a hotel on qibla side, but we actually went to the masjid an hour before each prayer so all’s good. It’s just about getting there in time and not last minute
Alhamdulillah, that’s good for you. I also stay long hours in the masjid. May Allah accept it. But what you said is like saying, regarding Sajda Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness), ‘it’s about praying correctly and not making mistakes.’ Of course, we aspire to the ideal, but mistakes happen, people sometimes get delayed due to illness etc and knowing about what to do doesn’t increase the likelihood of it happening.
Even if you stay on the north side, you can still go early-nothing is stopping you.
Like it or not, the dedicated women’s sections are on the north side. So, it’s better for families to stay on that side to ensure the women in the family don’t have to walk far to reach their sections.
True, in other words, the hotel facing to Qubla side are far, because we have to walk a lot to join congregation (Jamath) prayer.. because people always full in the first lines l thus we have to move to back further..
On the other hand, people entering from the Qiblah side are more prone to pray in the front rows. It might even be possible to enter the old/Ottoman part of the Masjid, where you can view the Rawdah and feel a proximity to the Chosen One, upon him be peace.
Good point. But that’s if the front rows are available. If you go with your family and the elderly, you cannot always be on time. In that case, you may not find space at the front and have to continue walking back until you find some space.
@ yes, brother. I visited alone and so, missed your point. May Allah reward you immensely for your insights and grant you a plot in Jannah in the neighborhood of the Prophet, upon him be peace.
اللهم اجعلني من مواطني المدينة المنورة بصدقة الرسول الكريم صلى الله عليه وسلم.
Jzk brother, I struggle with walking and booked the Saja Al Madinah which is next to this gate :)
Wa Iyyakum. If my video was any help at all, I’m glad Alhamdulillah.
jazakkallah khairan brother
Fiah Khair habibi
Please do on prices of hotels and where best to choose. For an average person. Jazakum Lahu Khayran
I will try to do a video on hotels In Sha Allah. If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks for watching.
Also Al Salam road is best ... u come in just in line with imam fron gate 316
And also as you said , gate which are behind that are also best
You ars right, its better to book a hotel at the back of the masjid, its better for the elderly and especially for women..
Any hotels you recommend, will be travelling just me and my wife, whatever makes it easier for her
Any decent hotel on the north side should be okay. I like Al Anwar Movenpick but there are many hotels of similar quality.
Currently staying in ODST,,.its ok and only takes around 5 minutes or less, gate 328 is also tye closest gate.
Stayed in Saja Al Madinah. Good 4 star hotel.
@@LifeMoves Aslmkm. Your budget will determine the hotel u choose. The closer to the Haram, the more expensive.
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best of the men's rows (in Salat) is the first row and the worst is the last; but the best of the woman's row is the last and the worst of their rows is the first."
[Muslim].
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "خير صفوف الرجال أولها، وشرها آخرها، وخير صفوف النساء آخرها، وشرها أولها". ((رواه مسلم)).
Yes, of course the first row is the best. What’s your point?
This video is not saying don’t pray in the first row. Rather, it is providing some practical tips about what to do when the Masjid is full.
@LifeMoves thanks for your response. I don't like it to give any effort to promote this places for praying here... I did not accuse you and just showed the words of the beloved prophet ﷺ
Thank you for your kind reply.
Jazakum Allahu khairn. This is information is so valuable! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Wa Iyyakum.
Jazakallah khair
Jazzakallahu khayer
Wa Iyyakum
jazak Allah best information
Wa Iyyakum
Don't go when it's this busy, Astagfirullah. I was there at the end of my Hajj in 2018 and stayed in a hotel 2 or 3 over from the Movenpick (I don't want to give it's name as I was with a tour and never would have picked one from that country) . I offered almost all my prayer INSIDE the Masjid and almost always in the first row and on the side nearest to our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh.
I know the reward is greater for offering our Salat in the Haram but I've never felt so close to Allah than when I was offering my Salat in Masjid An Nabawi so I ask Allah to grant that be where He takes my soul.
I had the option of going to Medina before or after my Hajj and chose after so my obligation was offered and then I could relax and enjoy my time near our beloved Prophet Mohamad pbuh. I suggest to go when you have time and it's not packed. And have some tissues handy as insha'Allah you may find yourself crying during your Salat.
Thanks for sharing your experience
For family what abiut sky view hotel please do considwr we have small kids with us
Masha Allah
Very helpfull, Mashaa Allah. Can you name some of good and economical hotels on the last side of the Masjid. Jazak Allah Khairan
On that side, I have stayed at a few hotels that are quite expensive. Durrat Al Eiman was relatively more affordable. WiFi signal was weak but otherwise it was a good hotel.
@@LifeMoves Thanks dear. Jazak Allah Khairan
Is golden tulip al zahabi ok for the gate and distance ? Going with my wife and myself as well so anything easier for her as well.
I have never stayed at Golden Tulip Al-Zahabi, so I cannot comment on the quality. But the location is good and should provide easy access for women.
How to book cheap hotels near the masjid?
I usually use Booking dot com to find the best options. You can customise your search results using a number of filters.
TQVM.
what about gulnar taiba..?? need suggestions
Gulnar Taiba is on the Qibla side, which is ok. But if you are looking for women and families, I would suggest the opposite side of the Masjid i.e. the north side.
2023 my hotel in kiblah side near masjid ghamamah. kiblah side ease enter raudhah
True but how many times are you going to enter the rawdah on one trip? I’d rather be better positioned for the daily prayers.
Can you suggest any hotel for us ( husband & wife) budget per night 100-200 SAR
Of the hotels that I have stayed at, Durrat Al Eiman was cheaper than some others. Good location and decent hotel. WiFi is a bit weak but otherwise a good option.
Salam How about one inn Madinah hotel near museum
Bro u are right
But keep in ur mind that the view of Tomb is beautiful than those sides upon which u r not agree.
The view is great but I would prefer if the women in the family didn’t have to walk far through the crowds. The north side is better for them.
@LifeMoves
No problem.
We family of 7 are going for umrah first time , how about Durat Ul Madina hotel ?
I cannot comment on the quality but the location seems good enough.
Brother, how did you find the Movenpick in Madina & did you have classic or superior room. Insha'Allah we are going in Feb. And how close is gate 328 to women's sectio? Jazak'Allah
We had a classic room, it was good. Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick is at a very good location for women’s access. It’s right outside the gate and as soon as you enter, you just have to walk through that little bit of courtyard and the nearest doors lead to the women’s section.
@LifeMoves Jazak'Allah brother. May Allah SWT reward you in the best way
Agree
this video is really helpful thank you . i am planning a umrah trio for next month i am traveling my with elderly mom who is on wheel chair please recommend me a hotel where i have accessibility before we travel to makkah for our umrah jazakallah
I am glad that you found the video useful. I cannot recommend specific hotels but you can look up hotels on booking(.) com and then check their location on google maps. Just keep in mind the information I mentioned in the video.
@@LifeMoves jazakallah brother . my mother will be on wheel chair can i take her for prophet grave ziyarah or they have seperate ways for men and women and do they have women helpers who can push the wheel chair at a cost .. thanks
If you are a man, you cannot enter the Rawdah when it’s women’s time to visit. It would have to be a woman pushing the wheelchair.
@@LifeMoves alright and for prophets grave there are seperate ways for men and women where i will be able to find a wheel chair helper thanks
Sir how about the Mias hotel in south of masjid an nawabi?
I don’t know the exact location but depending on how far you are able and willing to walk, you have to decide what is suitable for you.
MIAS is good. But for women side you have to go 1 hr earlier as the nearest gates will be closed very fast. For Jumaah prayers 3hrs before if want ot be inside.
Salam, for men’s I have been told jebril gate on the south side is where you enter. For just men’s group, what is the best side to stay on?
LIST OF HOTELS ON THAT SIDE WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL
I prefer not to recommend specific hotels because your expectations and experience might differ from mine.
Please Google Masjid Al Nabawi and see the hotels on Google Maps on the north side of the masjid. North is up in the maps.
Brother what about the distance from the women entry gate if our hotel is Assaafa?
I’m not sure, sorry.
I stayed near gate 326 which was the closest to the womens section
I was able go to most of the prayer
Yes, entering from that corner of the haram is very convenient
Basically, you need to get the hotel on the north side
Yes 👍
Aoa, what do you say about Rama al Madina hotel?
Walaikum Salam. Rama Al Madinah hotel is on the Qibla side.
Salam i going to umrah after few days inshaAllah with my family ( small kids). Please recomans me some cloaest amd afordable hotel. I have to book urgently. If you reply quickly i will appriciate jazak Allah
Salaam. Sorry, for the late reply. I guess you have already booked and gone to Umrah. Please make Dua for me and my family.
Where is the elaf al taqwa hotel situated? Qibla side or side where I can join the congregation?
If you are referring to the Elaf Al Taqwa hotel n Bani Khidrah, Madinah 42311 then it appears to be closer to the Qibla side. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t book it. Just keep the few minutes’ extra walk in mind.
Is the sofitel shahd Al madina hotel a good choice?
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is on the north side of Masjid Al Nabawi. It’s very close to gate no. 340. Good location.
Syed, are there any places in Makkah and Madinah, which do breakfast. Lunch and dinner is fine but struggling to find places open for breakfast
@ A Ibrahim, many hotels do breakfast buffets. When you search on booking dot com (or the app) just select breakfast as a filter and the search results should show only the hotels that offer breakfast.
@@LifeMoves I was more asking about booking a hotel without the breakfast option and then eating breakfast elsewhere in a local cafe for much cheaper
Yes, there are eateries open in the morning. They’re not so much like breakfast cafes but rather regular restaurants and fast food joints that are open in the mornings. For example, if you were looking for cheaper options in Makkah, you could go to Al Safwa Tower nearby. You would find the regular food places open after Fajr.
In makkah you may get good breakfast 6 to 10 at lemerridian and anjum at reasonable prices
@aibrahim8189 Aslmkm. Most of the expensive hotels include breakfast. Some have excluding breakfast as option. There is no straight /simple answer. U need to search the booking websites or hotel websites.
What about millennium al aqeeq or wallah taibah hotel
Al Aqeeq Madinah hotel (on Mus’ab bin Omeir street) seems to be within 3 or 4 minutes walking distance on the north side. Good location.
Are these the hotels in the West side of the Masjid??
The hotels I mentioned in the video are on the south side of Masjid Al Nabawi. If you enter the haram just before the prayer, you may have to walk a while before finding space if you are living on the south side.
Where is saraya harmony A located near women area?
Saraya Harmony is on the Qibla side. You would have to walk 10+ minutes to get to the main women’s sections.
Is hotel Grand plaza good & near to Masjid e Nabwi
Grand Plaza Al Maqam hotel is at a very short distance from Masjid Al Nabawi on the north side. Good location.
Assalam O Alikum Brother, How about Zum Zum Hotel
Walaikum Salam. There are multiple hotels with similar names. Do you mean the Pullman ZamZam hotel?
Is anwar al madona movenpick a good hotel in terms of distance?
@ Madeeha, Yes, I have stayed there and would surely stay again.
@@LifeMoves InshaAllah will be staying there next week.
@@madeehaasim6164how was your experience at this place? I am thinking of booking this one for my upcoming stay.
@@voyager6576 customer service wasn’t that great and compared to a few other hotels the room itself was a bit smaller. As the building internally feels dated the lifts take ages to arrive. Reception never pick the phone and I would advise you to keep all booking confirmation with you as well as allowing for plenty of time to check in as it takes ages. The distance from the masjid at the ladies entrance gate number 328 (if I remember correctly) was the biggest plus point especially if you’re travelling with family. It takes max 5 mins on foot to reach from the hotel to masjid. They offer a large range as part of their breakfast buffet which I would recommend you have included as I didn’t see many food shops close by. There is an underground supermarket close by called bin wood within walking distance which would be handy if you were staying longer than we did. We only stayed for two days so that’s the only feedback I can give.
Salam brother how do I book the hotel is there any website and how will I know if I am booking g a closer hotel with the number you mentioned
Walaikum Salam, I usually book using the app/website called Booking(.)com. I search for hotels on the app, find their addresses from there and then look up on google maps where they are in relation to masjid.
well bro just come early
That’s like someone teaches how do Sajda sahu (prostration of forgetfulness) and you say “well bro, just don’t make a mistake”.
Precautions for a what-if scenario is not the same as promoting that scenario.
Why do u travel all the way to madinah to solat outside the masjid ??
The courtyard is within the blessings of Masjid al Nabawi. The physical masjid you see today was much smaller in the past. Where you now pray “inside the masjid” was streets and houses at the time of the sahaba. Where the courtyard is now that you consider “outside the masjid” might be inside the masjid after the next expansion. So, does the blessing change based on construction? No, anyone praying in Jamaat connected to the masjid in an unbroken congregation, gets the blessings of Masjid Al Nabawi.
Yes, it is better to pray at the front in the first row but that’s not always possible for everyone.
My video is not encouraging to pray at the back, but rather giving people the option when they cannot go to the front for some reason. Don’t forget, not everyone is in the same situation. Some people come here family, children, the elderly, and the sick. There are people who would benefit from the information about alternative options.
@LifeMoves you forked up so much money to go for umrah even if you are using wheelchair go early that's the reason why you are there. even if you are travelling with children make it a point to go early ... go as near as the rawdah it's a test of ur faith ... you need to push yourselves and hopefully once you are back from umrah the habits stick
Again, you are speaking about the ideal. Nobody is denying that it’s best to pray at the front. But are you saying you can always go early, 100% of the time? If you’ve never been late, Ma Sha Allah-you must be an angel! But what about the rest of us humans? What about those who are sick? Do you expect all 500,000 people to be at the front? Let’s accept the reality: not everyone can pray at the front.
Learning what to do when things aren’t ideal is not the same as encouraging the non-ideal. For example, we learn how to perform Sujood as-Sahw (prostrations of forgetfulness) in case there’s a mistake in the prayer. Does that mean we’re encouraging mistakes in prayer? Of course not-it’s just preparation for a “what-if” scenario.
The same concept applies here. It’s best to pray at the front, but if, for some reason, you can’t, what should you do? That’s what the video is about.
@LifeMoves my bro it's about choices like I said you are in the holy cities and the holy masjid it's ur. Choice to get up early n perform ur solah like I said why bother going to mekah n madinah if you are not chasing the ibadah might as well solah at the masjid near ur house
Not clear for me..would you please advise some hotel name that Exactly close.. Which no gate should preferred specially for women?
Around gate 330 (a few gates to the left right) should be ok
Sofitel Al Shahd hotel
Dear sir. Take salam. The people who is not there and don't know about the gate location and road, how they will understand the road map as per your description. The description must be concise. With specific hotel names. So that people can look around the other hotels towards it.@@LifeMoves
Please reply me
Gate number 11,12 is whear located???near immam kabbah side ?
Door numbers 11 and 12 of Masjid Al Nabawi are located near the women’s western section.
i've stayed at this area, all u have to do is to be early..solve the problem..thanks me later
That is like saying, regarding Sajda Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness), ‘I’ve prayed before, all you have to do is not make any mistakes..solve the problem..thank me later.’ Of course, we aspire to the ideal, but mistakes happen, people sometimes get delayed due to illness, arrival from the airport etc and knowing about what to do doesn’t increase the likelihood of it happening.
Even if you stay on the north side, you can still go early-nothing is stopping you.
Like it or not, the dedicated women’s sections are on the north side. So, it’s easier for families to stay on that side to ensure the women in the family don’t have to walk far to reach their sections.
What about Pullman zamzam
Good hotel but on the Qibla side. You can reach the Qibla side gates in 2 minutes from the Pullman Zamzam Madinah.
Le Bosporus waqf al safi is far from mosque ?
I’m not familiar with the hotel. If you give me the full address, I can check
Jazak Allah
Those are on western side if I'm not wrong. There is a large uncovered area between the hotel and the mosque on western side (gates 318 to 322 I guess). Little far but manageable. After entering the mosque compound it is easier to get a place to pray.
What about le bosphours_waqi safi
Le Bosphorus Waqf Al Safi Hotel is on the northwest corner. I have not stayed there but seems like a decent location.
Is bosphorus waqi safi close
Le Bosphorus Waqf Al Safi Hotel is on the northwest corner. I have not stayed there but seems like a decent location.
Please help me between Le bosphorus wawf safi or Pullman Zamzam..we are going inshaAllah during summer holidays..Many thanks
@ Taslima, Pullman Zamzam is on the Qibla (south) side and I prefer the north side. However, as a hotel, Pullman is not bad.
assalamualaykum, how about Taiba Front? is it oke and near from female gate? because i’ll go with my elderly mom. thankyou
Walaikum Salam. The one on Musab ibn Omair street? Seems to be a good location.
@@LifeMoves thankyou 🙏
Yes Taiba front is perfect for women it’s literally outside the gate I stayed here last year easy for men and women and 5 sec walk
Taiba Front is the closest to Women's Section. Outside of 330, I have a video on my channel that will be uploaded today to show how close it is
Thanks~you made superb masterpiece~fellow. 😈
Brother are prayer areas specially for women near gate 311 ?
There are women’s prayer areas in many parts of the Masjid. Once you enter the haram, follow which way most women are going, you will find one of the women’s prayer areas.
Would Elaaf Taqwa hotel be good for ladies entrance ?
How far is it from ladies entrance
@ Huzayfa, sorry I’m not exactly sure where that hotel is
My travel agent has booked me in to somewhere with 1 star reviews called al ansar golden tulip :(
Any idea if this is a good location to the masjid, despite its all rubbish reviews
I am currently staying nearby to al ansar golden tulip, and the location is very nearby to masjid e nabvi, I am not sure about how the hotel is
@@farazmir2813 jazakallah khair I see its near number 328. How far is that to the womens section and any idea the gate number they use as will be travelling with just my wife.
I’m not sure exactly where that hotel is located. If you have the full address, it could be looked up.
@@LifeMoves on the last days of my trip, any idea what 1 bottle of zamzam costs in Medina airport ?
12.5 SAR - sorry for the late reply
can you provide a list of hotels then?
@ Zubair, The main point of this video was which side of the masjid your hotel should be. I have mentioned a hotel in this video. You can Google it and find other hotels around it. The hotels should be on the north side of the Masjid.
Sofitel, good
They have turned hagg pilgrimage into a billion dollar BUSINESS...thank u saudia sheiks
The hajj costs keep increasing
I think you have to use logic here, there are over 1.9 billion Muslims in the world, the means and access to travel for umrah/hajj is so much more accessible, so a lot more people can come, so it’s harder for Saudi to accommodate all travellers, as demand increase naturally prices increase. You have hotel capacity of example 500k beds but a 1m travellers, the price increases.
Yes, if you let supply and demand play out naturally, the prices will increase quickly. The alternative is for the government to support budget airlines and hotels. Luxury hotels can be there but we also need some budget no-frills hotels to be close to the haram.
Cowardly criminal army, good at fighting civilian and children.
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you are going nowhere man, don't miss led the public. Everybody who came there knew how far is his accommodation and how many minutes he need to join the namaz. the more you walk for prayer, the more you will be rewarded.
I think the word you are looking for is “mislead”, not “miss led”.
may be mislead but I am not discussing grammar here nor my first language is English. My view point is if somebody knew he needs 20 minutes to join the pray than he should walk before it. in case people stop booking hotels of the side you mention there will be huge business loss to this side and other sides will increase the rents and decrease the facilities. i hope you understand my English?
Where did I say Don’t book on the Qibla side? What I said is “Yes, you can book on this side, on the Qibla side. Just keep in mind that you have to walk a bit.”
What’s wrong with that?
as I wrote earlier this statement can effect the business of Qibla side hotels and shops. Indirectly you are agree with me by saying, "this time didn't book hotel to the Qibla side". anyhow I don't mean to discouraged or criticise you.
So what if it affects the hotel business on the Qibla side? With millions of visitors, they will never be empty. If fewer people book on that side and their prices go down, that’s great.
If there is a disadvantage on one side, why should not people know about it? If you have to walk longer from one side, would you rather not know about it and then decide?
People can then pay more and walk less. Or pay less and walk more. I don’t see any problem.
What number is the gate near hotel hilton?
Hilton is close to Masjid door no. 22 and external gate no. 333