A warm introduction to Madinah’s early days
Madinah holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims—not only for its spiritual atmosphere, but also for the earliest moments of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s new life after the Hijrah. As the community settled and the foundations of faith took root, the Prophet ﷺ did not arrive to a fully formed home and mosque. Instead, key stages of daily life unfolded step by step.
In this story, we return to central Madinah, to the area connected with the Prophet ﷺ’s first stay after arriving—before the permanent quarters beside Masjid an-Nabawi were completed.
The first home of the Prophet ﷺ in central Madinah
After the migration from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ first stayed in Quba before continuing into the main settlement of Madinah. The video explains that, before Masjid an-Nabawi and the Prophet’s adjoining living quarters were ready, Rasulullah ﷺ was hosted elsewhere.
As shared in the account cited from Sahih al-Bukhari 3932, the Prophet ﷺ arrived in the courtyard of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA). For roughly seven months, the household hosted Rasulullah ﷺ as the community’s landmark projects were taking shape.
Why the Prophet ﷺ chose the bottom floor
The video describes a house with two floors. When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived, he chose to stay on the bottom floor. This wasn’t merely a practical decision—it led to an emotionally powerful response from the host.
According to the narration in the transcript, Abu Ayyub (RA) found himself unable to sleep during those early nights. The realisation that he was staying above the Prophet ﷺ weighed heavily on him. He and his family then moved through the night and remained in a corner of the home, in a gesture of reverence and sensitivity.
In the morning, the video explains that Abu Ayyub (RA) told the Prophet ﷺ: he would not live on a roof while the Prophet was beneath him.
A story of love, humility, and respect
This account captures how deeply the early companions honoured the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—not only through words, but through actions shaped by humility. The video frames the incident as something extraordinary that happened within the home: a relationship of respect so sincere that even the arrangement of floors became a matter of devotion.
Visiting the area connected to this memory
The transcript notes that the event is connected to the area in front of the green dome. For travellers, this kind of location is more than a point on a map—it’s a doorway into understanding how faith, community, and compassion were lived in real spaces.
When you walk through Madinah with awareness, you’re not just seeing historic sites. You’re connecting to moments that shaped the early Muslim community—moments like hospitality in a time of transition, and the tenderness of people who placed reverence for the Prophet ﷺ above their own comfort.
Key takeaway from the video
- The Prophet ﷺ migrated to Madinah in 622 CE and initially stayed in Quba.
- Before Masjid an-Nabawi and the Prophet’s quarters were completed, Rasulullah ﷺ stayed in the home of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (RA).
- The house had two floors, and the Prophet ﷺ chose the bottom floor.
- Abu Ayyub (RA) couldn’t sleep due to the arrangement and moved his family to show respect.
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