help with history of Islam! first community in medina!?

Question

Does anyone know where i can find some good info on the first Islamic community in Medina from 622-634AD, which was from the time the prophet Mohammad migrated to medina (the Hijra in 622) up untill his death in 634. Ive looked but cant find much. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Medina is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It currently has a population of 918,889 (2004 census). Medina is located at 24.50° N 39.5833° E. Medina was originally known as or Al Madīnah al Munawwarah ("the enlightened city" or "the radiant city"), while the short form Medina simply means "city". Medina is the second holiest city of Islam, after Mecca (Makkah).

Its importance as a religious site derives from the presence there of the shrine of the prophet Muhammad by Masjid al-Nabawi (or the Mosque of the Prophet), famously known as Qubbat al-Nabi, Prophet's Dome or Green Dome, which was built on a site adjacent to Muhammad's home. His home later became part of the mosque when it was expanded by the Umayyad caliph al-Waleed ibn AbdelMalek. The first mosque of Islam is also located in Medinah and is known as Masjid Quba, (the Quba Mosque).

Like Mecca, the city of Medina only permits Muslims to enter. Both cities' numerous mosques are the destination for large numbers of Muslims on their annual pilgrimage. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims will come to Medina annually to worship at these mosques in a unified celebration.

*Note*The second site discuss Momammed in relation to Medina.