Introduction
“Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” (میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ) is a deeply touching Urdu naat that expresses the profound love and longing a believer feels for the blessed city of Madina Munawwarah and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The title translates to “My Heart Holds Madina” — a powerful declaration that the love of Madina is not just a passing emotion but something ingrained in the very core of a believer’s being.
This beautiful naat has been widely popularized by the renowned naat khwan Owais Raza Qadri, whose soulful voice and heartfelt rendition have made it a favourite at mehfil-e-naat gatherings around the world. The naat captures the universal yearning that every Muslim carries — the desire to visit the city of the Prophet ﷺ, to stand at his blessed Rawza, and to feel the spiritual peace that only Madina can offer.
In this post, we present the complete Urdu lyrics of “Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” with full English translation and an exploration of the spiritual meaning behind the verses.
Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina — Urdu Lyrics (میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ مکمل اُردو نعت)
Verse 1
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
مجھ کو یاد آ رہا ہے، اپنا شہرِ مصطفیٰ
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
Verse 2
وہ نگارِ مدینہ، میرے دل کا چین ہے
جس نے دیکھا اس کو وہ، کبھی غمگین نہیں
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
Verse 3
آرزو ہے دل کی اب، مدینے میں جا کے رہوں
روضۂ احمد پہ میں، جا کے ہمیشہ ہی رہوں
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
Verse 4
اس قدر پیار ہے مدینہ تجھ سے
جیسے دریا کو پیار ہے پانی سے
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ، میرے دل میں ہے مدینہ
Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina — English Translation (Line by Line)
Verse 1
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
I am reminded of our city of Mustafa (SAW)
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
Verse 2
The beloved of Madina is the peace of my heart
Whoever has seen him is never sorrowful
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
Verse 3
My heart’s desire now is to go and live in Madina
To go and forever remain at the Rawza of Ahmad (SAW)
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
Verse 4
I love you, Madina, to such an extent
As a river loves its water
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
My heart holds Madina, my heart holds Madina
Meaning and Spiritual Background
The Significance of “Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina”
This naat is a beautiful expression of ishq-e-Mustafa (love for the Prophet ﷺ) and the deep emotional connection that Muslims have with the city of Madina. The repeated refrain “Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” serves as a mantra of devotion — a constant reminder that the love of the Prophet’s city resides in the heart at all times, through every joy and every sorrow.
The Yearning for Madina
The opening verse — “Mujh ko yaad aa raha hai, apna shahr-e-Mustafa” (I am reminded of our city of Mustafa) — speaks to the deep spiritual pull that Madina exerts on the believer’s heart. Even for those who have never visited, the love for Madina is innate, placed there by Allah as a sign of faith. The Prophet ﷺ himself said: “Iman (faith) returns to Madina just as a snake returns to its hole” (Bukhari and Muslim).
The Healing Power of the Prophet’s City
Verse 2 beautifully expresses that the “beloved of Madina” (a reference to the Prophet ﷺ or to the city itself) is the peace of the heart, and those who have seen it are never sad again. This reflects the spiritual reality that visiting Madina and the Rawza Mubarak brings a profound sense of peace and contentment that stays with a person for a lifetime.
Desire to Dwell Near the Prophet ﷺ
Verse 3 expresses the ultimate aspiration of a believer: to go and live in Madina, to remain forever at the blessed Rawza of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This is not just a physical desire but a spiritual one — to be close to the one whose intercession (shafa’at) every believer hopes for on the Day of Judgment.
The Depth of Love
The final verse uses a beautiful metaphor — loving Madina like a river loves its water. This speaks to the natural, inseparable, and life-giving nature of this love. Just as a river cannot exist without water, a believer’s heart cannot be complete without the love of Madina and the Prophet ﷺ.
About the Reciter: Owais Raza Qadri
Owais Raza Qadri is one of the most celebrated naat reciters in the Islamic world. Born in Karachi, Pakistan, he is known for his melodious voice and deeply emotional renditions of naat. His recitation of “Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” has touched millions of hearts, and his recordings are widely shared and listened to during Islamic gatherings and in daily worship. He represents the Sufi tradition of devotion through poetry and music, continuing the legacy of great naat poets and reciters.
Where This Naat is Recited
“Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” is commonly recited at:
- Mehfil-e-Naat (gatherings for naat recitation)
- Milad un-Nabi (celebrations of the Prophet’s birthday)
- Urs and Sufi gatherings
- Daily acts of worship — many Muslims listen to this naat as part of their daily routine to keep the love of the Prophet ﷺ alive in their hearts
- Travel to Madina — it is often recited during journeys for Umrah and Hajj, especially when approaching the holy city
Conclusion
“Mere Dil Mein Hai Madina” is more than just a naat — it is a declaration of love, a prayer, and a reminder of the spiritual home that every believer carries in their heart. The verses speak to the soul, reminding us that no matter where we are in the world, Madina lives within us. May Allah bless us all with the opportunity to visit the blessed city of the Prophet ﷺ and may He keep the love of Madina alive in our hearts forever. Ameen.