Mehrab-e-Tahajjud In Masjid Nabawi
This raised platform behind the Rawdah Mubarak and in line with Bab-e-Jibraeel marks the approximate place where the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) would spread his prayer mat and perform Tahajjud (night prayer) from time to time. Today, it is covered by a bookcase.
Isa bin Abdullah (May Allah be pleased with him) said that when visitors left at night, the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) would spread a mat behind Ali’s (May Allah be pleased with him) hut and offer voluntary prayer there. One night, a person saw him praying and joined him, followed by others, until a large group gathered. The Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) was concerned that Allah might make the night prayer obligatory and, therefore, wrapped up his mat and left.
