The Masjid of the Prophet (or Prophet's Masjid) ( Arabic: المسجد النبوي ), in Medina, is the second holiest masjid in Islam.
The original mosque was built by Prophet Muhammad-salAllahu alayhi wasallam. Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and decorated it.
The most notable feature of the site is the green dome over the center of the masjid, where the grave of the Prophet is located. Early Muslim leaders Abu Bakr and Umar are buried in next to the grave of the Prophet under the green dome.
The the area under the green dome was originally the Prophet's house; he settled there after his Hijra (emigration) to Medina, later building a mosque on the grounds. He himself shared in the heavy work of construction.
The original masjid was an open-air building. The basic plan of the building has been adopted in the building of other masajid throughout the world.
The masajid also served as a community center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for the people who taught the Qur'an.
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