Models of the Caves of Hira and Thawr and the Prophet’s Pulpit... The Governor of Madinah Region inaugurates the "Best of Creation (PBUH)" Museum.
Ahwal Al-Ma'rifa – Special
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region and Chairman of the Region Development Authority Board, inaugurated the “Khayr Al-Khalq (The Best of Creation) - Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him” Museum, located within the Safiyyah Museum and Garden complex south of the Prophet’s Mosque. The museum represents a pioneering enrichment destination that brings together knowledge and technology.
During a tour of the museum, His Highness viewed its collections and technologies, which showcase aspects of the noble biography of the Prophet Muhammad - peace and blessings be upon him - and watched a number of visual presentations.
During the opening ceremony, attendees watched a visual presentation highlighting the details of the “Khayr Al-Khalq - Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him” Museum. Fawaz Al-Muharrij, CEO of Samaya Investment Company, then delivered a speech explaining that the museum offers a modern knowledge-based experience that enables visitors to explore history through a contemporary lens and learn about the values of Prophethood through presentation methods that speak the language of the future.
Seven Stations:
Through seven main stations within the museum’s program, visitors gradually embark on an engaging journey presented by the “Khayr Al-Khalq - Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him” Museum in Madinah, tracing events from the noble Prophetic biography.
The journey begins at the museum’s reception area, after which visitors proceed through seven stations representing important stages of the Prophet’s life - peace and blessings be upon him. It begins with the “The Birth of Guidance” station, which tells the story of his blessed birth, followed by his life in Makkah before the beginning of his Prophetic mission, the journey of the noble Hijrah, the arrival of the migrating caravan in Madinah, a presentation of the Prophet’s life in Madinah, and finally the story of his passing.
Visual Presentations:
The museum offers six diverse experiences, including life-size models of the Cave of Hira and the Cave of Thawr, a recreation of Umm Ma'bad’s tent, and representations of the Prophet’s Mosque and the Prophetic Pulpit (Minbar), in addition to the Prophetic Chamber.
It also features nine visual presentations, beginning with an account of the Prophet’s birth - peace and blessings be upon him - followed by presentations of the caves and the tent, and continuing through the construction of the Prophet’s Mosque and the Prophet’s daily life, concluding with a presentation of the Prophetic Chamber.
The museum provides visitors, including pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah and tourists, with an interactive educational and cultural experience that enhances their understanding of the Prophetic biography and the noble characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad. It also contributes to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Quality of Life Program.
The “Khayr Al-Khalq - Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him” Museum is located within the Safiyyah Museum and Garden in the heart of Madinah, covering an area of more than 4,400 square meters, just steps south of the Prophet’s Mosque.
Visitors can experience two neighboring cultural projects, as the “Story of Creation” Museum is located alongside it, creating a comprehensive cultural and religious experience.
The project includes a cultural garden, museum exhibition areas, and spaces dedicated to commercial and recreational services designed to meet the needs of all visitors. The architectural designs are inspired by Madinah’s heritage, while palm gardens are arranged in a geometric, terraced configuration across the floors, surrounded by water pools and fountains, creating an attractive environment for visitors and local residents.
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