🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Meet the Medina Hosts: Stories from the Heart of the City

In the alleys of old Medina, just steps from the sacred mosque, the heartbeat of hospitality lives on — not in hotels, but in homes. This is where stories begin.

🌟 A Home with Abu Yaseen

Abu Yaseen has welcomed guests to his family home near the Prophet’s Mosque since 2018. His mornings begin with fresh tea and Qur’an recitation, and his door is always open. Guests often say staying with him feels like visiting a wise uncle — one who knows every corner of Medina’s sacred streets.

“I came as a traveler. I left as a nephew,” — Idris, guest from the UK

Abu Yaseen doesn’t just host — he walks his guests to Quba Mosque, tells them stories of the Sahabah over dinner, and helps them feel the soul of the city.

🍲 Cooking with Fatimah & Family

Just outside the heritage district, Fatimah and her daughters prepare meals that smell like memories. Think hand-crushed spices, slow-cooked lentils, and warm bread pulled from a clay oven.

Every guest becomes part of the kitchen. Whether you’re learning how to say “please pass the salt” in Arabic or flipping your first mutabbaq, this family doesn’t just feed you — they fold you into their rhythm of life.

“I learned more Arabic in their kitchen than in a classroom.” — Sofia, guest from Canada

🕌 The Quiet Strength of Umm Abdulrahman

Tucked in a quiet street behind Masjid Qiblatain, Umm Abdulrahman offers a unique retreat for spiritual guests. Her home is filled with warmth, Qur’anic calligraphy, and gentle hospitality.

She prepares guests for Jumu’ah with peaceful routines: applying oud, ironing white thobes, and whispering du‘as she learned from her own mother. Many women find her presence deeply healing.

“Her dhikr gatherings were the most peaceful part of my trip.” — Amina, guest from Malaysia

🤝 Every Host, A Story

At MedinaHomestays, each host represents something more than a stay. They represent legacy — of the Ansar, of generosity, of Islam lived in daily life.

They don’t ask “What time will you check out?”
They ask “Will you come back again, ibni (my son)?”

❤️ Come Meet Them Yourself

These hosts are not just names — they are doorways into Medina’s soul. Whether you’re visiting for spiritual renewal, language immersion, or just to connect with the people of the Prophet ﷺ — your story starts with them.