Islamic University of Madinah, Medina

Name: Islamic University of Madinah
Address: Medina, Saudi Arabia

#33 among attractions in Medina

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The Islamic University of Madinah was founded by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in 1961 in the Islamic holy city of Medina. Many have associated the university with the Salafi ideology, and have stated it has exported Salafi-inclined theologians around the world. Other disagree and state that the institution is objective and scientific, being detached to any singular ideology. The university received institutional academic accreditation without exceptions from the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment in April 2017. ()

Local name: الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 24°28'52"N, 39°33'36"E

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Islamic University of Madinah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Green Dome, Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Hejaz Railway Museum.

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Mosque built by the prophet Muhammad
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina
82 min walk • Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet's Mosque, is one of the most revered Islamic sites in the world, located in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. As the second holiest mosque in Islam, after the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, it occupies a special place in the...
3.4 miE
Mosque
Green Dome, Medina
86 min walk • The Green Dome, a distinguished feature nestled within the heart of Medina, Saudi Arabia, is an iconic symbol of Islamic heritage. This prominent mosque, situated above the Prophet Muhammad's tomb, is an essential site for Muslims worldwide.
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Mosque
Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Medina
31 min walk • Masjid al-Qiblatayn, nestled in the heart of Medina, Saudi Arabia, is a historic mosque renowned for its unique significance in Islamic history. This mosque, whose name translates to "The Mosque of the Two Qiblas," is a cherished site, marking a pivotal moment when the...
2.9 miSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Hejaz Railway Museum, Medina
74 min walk • The Hejaz Railway Museum in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is a cultural treasure that captures the historical essence of the region's transportation and pilgrimage heritage. Situated within the beautifully restored Ottoman railway station, the museum is a reminder of the...
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Mosque
Abu Bakr Mosque, Medina
79 min walk • The Abu Bakr Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is located towards the south-west side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
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Mosque
Mosque of Al-Ghamama, Medina
80 min walk • The Mosque of Al-Ghamama, nestled in the heart of Medina, Saudi Arabia, stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the city. This mosque is named for the event of rain that miraculously occurred in response to the Prophet Muhammad's supplication, with...
2.9 miSE
Museum
Al-Madinah Museum, Medina
74 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the radiant city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, lies the Al-Madinah Museum, a cultural beacon that offers a profound insight into the rich history and heritage of the city revered in Islam as the Prophet Muhammad's final resting place.
2.9 miSE
Mosque
Anbariya Mosque, Medina
75 min walk • The Anbariya Mosque in Medina is an important point on the spiritual map of Saudi Arabia, being one of the numerous mosques surrounding the Prophet's Mosque. Although it does not match the size and significance of its more famous neighbor, Anbariya takes worshippers...
3.4 miE
Mosque
As-Sajadah Mosque, Medina
88 min walk • As-Sajadah Mosque, also known as Asy-Syukr Mosque or Abi Dzar Mosque, is a mosque located 900 meters north of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
2.3 miE
Mosque
The Seven Mosques, Medina
58 min walk • The Seven Mosques is a complex of six small historic and often visited mosques in the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. The complex consists of six mosques in spite of the name "Sab'ah" means "seven", because it included the Masjid al-Qiblatayn originally.
2.7 miSE
Mosque
Manartain Mosque, Medina
70 min walk • Manaratain Mosque is a mosque located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. This mosque is named as "two towers" because it is located in between two mountains which were dubbed as two towers. The place has the old main street towards Mecca on the left hand side between Amberiye mosque and the two mosque ring lane, after the gas station.

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Saptco Bus Station (24 min walk)