Editorial & Verification Policy

Editorial & Verification Policy

VisitAlMadinah.com is an independent travel and information resource dedicated to Madinah. Our goal is to provide practical, useful and reliable information for pilgrims and visitors while clearly distinguishing between current visitor information, historical information, religious information and personal recommendations.

How We Research Information

We research information using a combination of authoritative sources, published references, available official information and, where applicable, firsthand observations.

For information relating to current visitor procedures, facilities, transportation or access, we prioritize relevant official Saudi sources and update our articles when reliable new information becomes available.

For historical subjects, we consult recognized historical references and aim to distinguish established historical information from accounts where sources differ.

For religious subjects, we aim to identify the relevant Qur’anic, hadith or scholarly sources and avoid presenting personal interpretations as established religious rulings.

Sources

Where appropriate, articles identify or link to the sources used to support important information.

Sources may include:

  • Saudi government and official institutional websites
  • Nusuk and other official pilgrimage resources
  • Madinah-related government and tourism institutions
  • Recognized historical references
  • Scholarly and religious sources
  • Other reliable primary or secondary sources

Keeping Information Current

Some information about Madinah can change, including:

  • Visitor procedures
  • Access arrangements
  • Transportation
  • Opening hours
  • Prices
  • Facilities
  • Regulations
  • Booking procedures

We review important information when changes become known and aim to identify when information has been recently reviewed.

Readers should always confirm time-sensitive requirements with the relevant official authority before making important travel or pilgrimage decisions.

Distinguishing Information Types

We aim to make clear whether information is:

Current practical information — information intended to help visitors navigate and experience Madinah.

Historical information — information based on historical sources and references.

Religious information — information presented with reference to relevant Islamic sources or scholarly views.

Practical recommendation — our own recommendation or observation rather than an official rule or religious ruling.

Corrections and Updates

If you notice information that is inaccurate, outdated or unclear, please contact us.

When an error or significant change is identified, we aim to review the relevant information and update the page where appropriate.

Independence

VisitAlMadinah.com is independently operated. We are not the official website of the Saudi government, the Madinah Development Authority, the Prophet’s Mosque, Nusuk or any other government institution.

Our purpose is to provide an independent information resource to help pilgrims and visitors better understand, navigate and explore Madinah.