Introduction
The love for Madina, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, runs deep in the hearts of Muslims around the world. “Keh Do Madine Jaana Hai” (کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے) is a heartfelt Urdu naat that beautifully expresses the yearning of a believer to visit the holy city of Madina Munawwarah and the blessed Rawza of the Prophet ﷺ. The naat captures the deep emotional connection and longing that every Muslim feels for the city that welcomed the final Messenger of Allah.
In this post, we present the complete Urdu lyrics in Arabic script along with the English translation and background of this soulful naat.
Keh Do Madine Jaana Hai — Urdu Lyrics (کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے)
Verse 1
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
مجھے اب تو زمانے بھر سے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
یہ دل کہہ رہا ہے ہر گھڑی
مدینے کا دیوانہ ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
Verse 2
نبی ﷺ کے روضے پہ جانا ہے
اسی آرزو میں جینا ہے
دکھا دے جلوہ اک مرتبہ
بس اتنا ہی تو تمنا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
Verse 3
وہاں سبز گنبد کی چھاؤں میں
بچھڑے دل بھی مل جاتے ہیں
جو بھی گیا وہ خالی نہ گیا
دربارِ نبی سے کچھ پا کے گیا
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
Verse 4
محبت میں ہو ایسی مستی
کہ یادِ نبی سے دل بستی
دلِ بے قرار کو قرار ملے
مدینے کی گلیوں میں گھومتے ہوئے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
Verse 5
نگاہیں بچھائے بیٹھے ہیں
تمنا دل میں سجاتے ہیں
کوئی پیغام لے آئے مدینے سے
بس اتنی سی آرزو جگاتی ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
Verse 6
صبا سے کہہ دو چلیں مدینے
خوشبو بن کے بکھریں مدینے
رحمتوں کی بارش برسے ہر طرف
مٹ جائیں گناہ سب دھل کے مدینے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
مجھے اب تو زمانے بھر سے
کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے
English Translation
Verse 1
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Away from everyone in this world
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
This heart utters it every moment
It has gone mad for Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Verse 2
I yearn to visit the blessed Rawza of the Prophet ﷺ
This is the desire I live for
Show me Your splendour just once
This alone is my wish
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Verse 3
Under the shade of the green dome there
Even broken hearts become whole
No one returns empty-handed
They gain something from the court of the Prophet
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Verse 4
In this love is such intoxication
That the heart dwells in the remembrance of the Prophet
This restless heart finds peace
While strolling through the streets of Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Verse 5
We sit with eyes wide in anticipation
Nurturing longing in our hearts
If only a message would come from Madina
This small wish keeps me going
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Verse 6
Tell the morning breeze, let us go to Madina
Scatter like fragrance in Madina
May mercy rain all around
May all sins wash away in Madina
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Away from everyone in this world
Tell me, I must go to Madina
Meaning and Background
About This Naat
“Keh Do Madine Jaana Hai” is a beautiful original naat sharif that reflects the profound love and attachment that Muslims feel for the blessed city of Madina Munawwarah. The naat captures the universal yearning of believers to visit the city where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ established the first Islamic state and where his blessed soul rests in the Rawza Mubarak beneath the iconic green dome of Masjid an-Nabawi.
The Central Themes
Yearning for Madina
The recurring refrain “کہ دو مدینے جانا ہے” (Tell me, I must go to Madina) echoes throughout the naat as a cry of the heart. It reflects the spiritual longing that every believer experiences — a pull towards the city that is blessed by Allah’s final revelation and the presence of His beloved Prophet. This yearning is not just physical travel but a metaphor for spiritual journey and closeness to the Divine.
The Green Dome (سبز گنبد)
The iconic green dome of Masjid an-Nabawi is mentioned as a symbol of hope and healing. The naat beautifully conveys that those who visit the Prophet’s ﷺ mosque with sincere faith find their hearts mended and their prayers answered. The dome has become one of the most recognized symbols of Islam and represents the spiritual centre of the Muslim world.
Desire for Forgiveness and Mercy
The final verses speak of rain as a metaphor for divine mercy washing away sins. This reflects the Islamic belief that visiting Madina and the Prophet’s ﷺ mosque is a means of seeking forgiveness and drawing closer to Allah. The Prophet ﷺ said, “One prayer in this mosque of mine is better than a thousand prayers elsewhere” (Sahih Bukhari).
Spiritual Significance of Madina
Madina Munawwarah (the Illuminated City) holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims. It was to Madina that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated (Hijrah) in 622 CE, and it became the base from which Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula. The city is home to:
- Masjid an-Nabawi — The Prophet’s Mosque, the second holiest mosque in Islam
- Rawza Mubarak — The blessed resting place of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Jannat al-Baqi — The historic cemetery where many companions are buried
- Masjid Quba — The first mosque built in Islamic history
- Masjid al-Qiblatain — The mosque with two qiblas
Why We Recite Naat
Naat is a form of Islamic poetry that praises the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a way of expressing love, devotion, and gratitude to the one whom Allah has described as “a mercy to all the worlds” (Rahmatun Lil’Alameen). Reciting naat is considered a virtuous act that strengthens one’s faith and brings peace to the heart. The tradition of naat recitation goes back to the time of the Companions, including the famous poet Hassaan ibn Thabit (RA), who recited poetry in praise of the Prophet ﷺ with his approval.
May Allah grant us all the opportunity to visit the blessed city of Madina Munawwarah and the sacred Rawza of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Ameen.