Riyaz ul Jannah, also known as the Garden of Paradise, lies within Masjid al-Nabawi in Madinah. Here are some key facts about this sacred area:
1. Significance: Riyaz ul Jannah is believed to be a piece of Jannah (Paradise) on Earth.
2. Location: It stretches between the Minbar (pulpit) and the Prophet Muhammad’s sacred chamber.
3. Prayer Rewards: A single prayer here is equivalent to a thousand prayers elsewhere, except for Masjid al-Haram in Mecca.
4. Dua (Supplication): When passing by, recite the phrase: “سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ.”
5. Green Carpet: To distinguish it, Riyaz ul Jannah is carpeted in green, while the rest of the mosque has a red carpet.