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A body buried on top of the Green Dome!? One of the most widely circulated stories about Masjid an-Nabawi claims that a man climbed the dome intending to damage it, was struck by lightning and was then buried where he fell. However, no known reliable historical evidence supports this story. The small raised feature visible on the Green Dome is commonly identified as a sealed aperture or opening—not a grave or human remains on the dome. It should not be confused with the Sacred Chamber below, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was buried alongside his companions Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and Umar ibn al-Khattab رضي الله عنهما. 📍 Location: Above the Sacred Chamber at Masjid an-Nabawi 🏗 First dome: Constructed in 678 AH (1279 CE) 👑 Builder: Mamluk Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun 🎨 Painted green: 1253 AH (1837 CE) ❌ Body on the dome: No known reliable historical evidence 🪟 Raised feature: Commonly identified as a sealed aperture The Green Dome was not part of the original Prophet’s Mosque or the mosque during the time of the Companions. The first dome above the Sacred Chamber was constructed more than six centuries after the passing of the Prophet ﷺ. Over the centuries, it underwent several reconstructions, repairs and changes in appearance before receiving the famous green colour by which it is recognised today. A separate report recorded by Imam al-Dārimī relates that the people of Madinah experienced a severe drought and approached Sayyidah ʿĀʾishah رضي الله عنها. According to the report, she advised that an opening be made toward the sky above the Prophet ﷺ, after which rain came and vegetation grew. ⚠️ Important disclaimer: Scholars have differed over the authenticity of this report. Some scholars have cited or accepted it, while others have graded its chain as weak. It should therefore be shared as a reported narration—not as an undisputed historical fact. The report also does not provide evidence for the viral story about a man being struck by lightning and buried on the dome. This video separates a popular Green Dome myth from what can responsibly be established through historical sources. Islamic stories can spread quickly online, so it is important to distinguish between documented history, disputed narrations and stories for which no reliable source is known. Save this video for your next journey to Madinah and share it with someone who may have heard this Green Dome story. On this channel, we share Madinah travel guides, Masjid Nabawi facts, Islamic history, hidden services, local food and everyday life in the blessed city of the Prophet ﷺ. Had you heard the story about a body on the Green Dome before? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe for more verified Madinah history and Masjid an-Nabawi videos. May Allah guide us to the truth, increase us in authentic and beneficial knowledge, and protect us from spreading unverified information. May Allah invite us all to visit Madinah and pray in Masjid an-Nabawi. Ameen. Allah knows best. #GreenDome #MasjidNabawi #Madinah #Medina #ProphetsMosque #MasjidAnNabawi #IslamicHistory #MadinahHistory #Umrah #UmrahTips #VisitMadinah #MadinahGuide #IslamicFacts #SaudiArabia #القبة_الخضراء #المسجد_النبوي #Shorts
