Madinah 4K Views + Ya Madinah Nasheed: 11 Hours for Sleep, Study & Peace
Close your eyes and you can almost hear it: the hum of footsteps on marble, the call to prayer floating over green domes, the quiet of Quba in the early morning. Our new long-play video brings you 11 hours of real 4K footage of Madinah, paired with the gentle salawat nasheed "Ya Madinah" (Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad), sung with vocals only and no musical instruments.
Play it in the background while you sleep, study, work or make dhikr. If you're preparing for Umrah, or missing Madinah after coming home, it's a peaceful way to keep the blessed city close.
🎥 Watch: Madinah 4K Views + Ya Madinah Nasheed (11 hours)
Jump to a scene: Rawdah for men (1:19) · Rawdah for women (6:09)
🎧 Listen to the Ya Madinah nasheed on Spotify
Prefer audio only? Stream the nasheed on Spotify for bedtime, the car or quiet time at home.
🎶 Stream the short Ya Madinah single everywhere
The 11-hour version lives on YouTube and our Spotify podcast. The short single of "Ya Madinah" is on every major music app, so you can add it to your playlists:
🕌 Places in Madinah you'll see in the video
The footage was filmed in Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia. Here are the places featured, with a little about why each one is so loved. If you're planning your Umrah, this doubles as a short list of places to visit in Madinah.
Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque ﷺ
The heart of Madinah. Masjid an-Nabawi was built by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Hijrah, and it is where he is buried. The video lingers on its courtyards, white marble, giant umbrellas and minarets, morning and night. The Prophet ﷺ said that one prayer in his mosque is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere, except in Al-Masjid al-Haram (Sahih al-Bukhari 1190; Sahih Muslim 1394).
Ar-Rawdah ash-Sharifah (for men and for women)
Inside Masjid an-Nabawi is the Rawdah, the area between the Prophet's ﷺ house and his minbar. He said, "Between my house and my minbar is a garden from the gardens of Paradise" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1196; Sahih Muslim 1391). The video includes footage of the Rawdah from both the men's and the women's visits, so sisters can see it too.
Visiting the Rawdah during Umrah: you need a free permit booked in advance through the official Nusuk app, with separate time slots for men and women. Slots fill quickly and times change by season, so check the app before your trip.
Masjid Quba, the first mosque in Islam
Masjid Quba was the first mosque built in Islam, founded when the Prophet ﷺ arrived near Madinah. He used to visit Quba every Saturday, walking or riding, and pray two rak'ahs there (Sahih al-Bukhari 1193; Sahih Muslim 1399). He also said that whoever purifies himself at home, then comes to Masjid Quba and prays in it, has a reward like that of an Umrah (Sunan Ibn Majah 1412, graded sahih). It's one of the most beloved stops on any Madinah ziyarah.
Mount Uhud
The great reddish mountain north of the city. The Prophet ﷺ said, "Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it" (Sahih al-Bukhari 4083; Sahih Muslim 1393). It's also where the Battle of Uhud took place in the third year after the Hijrah.
The Martyrs of Uhud cemetery and Masjid Sayyid al-Shuhada
At the foot of Mount Uhud lie the martyrs of the battle, including the Prophet's ﷺ beloved uncle, Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him). Many visitors stop here to send salam and make dua for the shuhada. Right beside the cemetery stands Masjid Sayyid al-Shuhada, the mosque named after Hamzah, the "master of the martyrs", where visitors often pray before or after their visit.
Masjid al-Fas'h
A small, historic mosque at the foot of Mount Uhud, about 4.5 km north of Masjid an-Nabawi and close to the Uhud battlefield. It's also known as Uhud Mosque, and it is believed to be a place where the Prophet ﷺ prayed at the time of the Battle of Uhud. Built of black stone, it was recently restored by Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission, and it's a quiet, often-missed stop near the Uhud site.
🌙 Why an 11-hour Madinah video?
Long, gentle videos are made to be left on. There are no ads in the middle of a scene, no loud moments and no instruments, just the nasheed and the city. Families use it as:
- A sleep and bedtime background for children and adults
- Study or work ambience that keeps you calm and focused
- Dhikr and reflection time, with salawat on the Prophet ﷺ playing softly
- Umrah preparation, so children recognise Masjid an-Nabawi, Quba and Uhud before the trip
- Madinah nostalgia after you've come home, until Allah invites you back
🎙️ A nasheed with no music
"Ya Madinah" is sung with vocals only, with no musical instruments, so families who prefer nasheeds without music can play it with peace of mind. The words send salawat on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad, "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad." The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever sends one salawat upon him, Allah sends ten blessings upon that person (Sahih Muslim 408).
🧳 Tips for visiting Madinah on your Umrah trip
- Book your Rawdah permit early in the Nusuk app; it's free, and men and women have separate slots.
- Go to Masjid Quba in the morning, after making wudu at your hotel, following the sunnah.
- Visit Uhud early or near sunset to avoid the midday heat, and combine the mountain, the martyrs' cemetery and Masjid al-Fas'h in one trip.
- Dress modestly and bring water; Madinah can be very warm for much of the year.
- Bring the kids along in spirit: watch the video together before the trip so they know what they'll see.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is this Madinah video real footage?
Yes. It's real 4K footage filmed in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, including Masjid an-Nabawi, the Rawdah, Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud, the Martyrs of Uhud cemetery and Masjid al-Fas'h.
Does the Ya Madinah nasheed have music?
No. It's vocals only, with no musical instruments.
How long is the video?
About 11 hours, so you can play it overnight or through a long study or work session.
Can I listen without the video?
Yes. The nasheed is on Spotify, so you can stream it as audio only.
Do I need a permit to visit the Rawdah?
Yes. Rawdah visits are booked in advance through the official Nusuk app. Permits are free, and men and women have separate time slots.
May Allah bless Madinah, accept our worship, and allow us all to return to the blessed city again and again. Ameen. 🤲
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