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     Madinah
 Munawwarah

Virtues and Etiquettes
Visiting the Raudha
Mubaarak
Significant Places


      Prepared by
Madrasah Taleemuddeen
Title:           ‫ – اﳌﺪﻳﻨﺔ اﳌﻨﻮرة‬Madinah Munawwarah
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Introduction

The heart of every Believer is closely
attached to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) and his blessed city. Hence,
every Muslim aspires to undertake a
journey to visit the Raudha Mubaarak and
offer his Salaams directly to the most
beloved of Allah Ta`ala – Rasulullah
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

This journey is a means of great spiritual
upliftment      and       inner-purification.
However, due to lack of knowledge or
neglect, many people merely pass through
as tourists, thereby depriving themselves
of the immense virtues and benefits. In

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fact, due to disrespect and disregard for
the sanctity of the blessed places, many
return worse off.

In order to acquaint the general public
with the basic knowledge with regard to
the sacred places as well as the etiquettes,
a series of talks were held in many
Masaajid of Durban by various speakers.
Alhamdulillah,   these   programs     were
received well and many expressed the
benefit they attained there from. This
booklet in your hand is a compilation of




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the summary of the talks delivered on this
subject.1

May Allah Ta`ala make it a means of
benefit for the Ummah at large and bless
every       person       visiting   Madinah
Munawwarah with the love of Rasulullah
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and return
him/her completely purified, Aameen.




1
   Recordings of these programs can be
downloaded from the Madrasah website and
obtainable on cd from the Madrasah bookshop.
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Madinah Munawwarah

Words cannot describe the love and
attachment that every Believer possesses
for Madinah Munawwarah. It is the ardent
wish and desire of every Believer to be
present in Madinah Munawwarah at all
times and enjoy the serenity, peace and
blessings that are found in the blessed
city.

Virtues of Madinah Munawwarah

Indeed, Madinah Munawwarah is the envy
of all the cities in the world, for it holds
within its soil the best of all creation,
Sayyiduna Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi

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Wasallam).    The       great   fortune   and
preference      afforded        to   Madinah
Munawwarah can be easily seen in the fact
that Allah Ta`ala specifically chose it for
the Hijrat (migration), residence and
resting place of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam). It is a place abounding with
blessings. Be it the skies, the sand, the air,
everything in Madinah Munawwarah is
blessed. The Ahaadeeth mention many
virtues of Madinah Munawwarah. Few of
which are mentioned below.

•   “Allah     Ta`ala       named    Madinah
    Munawwarah as ‘Taabah’ (the pure
    one)”. (Saheeh Muslim #3357)


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•   “I was commanded to migrate to such
    a city that devours (supersedes) all
    other cities. They call it Yathrib,
    whereas it is Madinah. It expells evil
    ones just as a furnace removes the dirt
    off iron.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1871)

•   Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) made
    special     Du`aa      for     Madinah
    Munawwarah: “O Allah! Grant Madinah
    Munawwarah double the blessings You
    granted Makkah Mukarramah.” (Saheeh
    Bukhari #1885)

•   “Whoever bears the difficulties and
    hardships of Madinah Munawwarah
    with forbearance, I shall intercede or


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be a witness for him on the Day of
    Qiyaamah.” (Saheeh Muslim #3344)

Etiquettes of Madinah Munawwarah

It is indeed a great honour and privilege
for a person to undertake this spectacular
journey and become the neighbour of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for a
few days. In order to take maximum
benefit from this great city and to avoid
returning empty-handed, one is required
to adopt the proper conduct. There are
many aspects a person needs to consider
while in Madinah Munawwarah, but for the
sake of brevity just a few are mentioned
below.

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•   One needs to correct his intention
    from home. One needs to ask oneself
    ‘why am I undertaking this journey?’
    It is indeed a great calamity for one to
    undertake such a momentous journey
    with an incorrect intention such as
    boasting, showing off or shopping,
    etc. One’s intention should be to visit
    Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and to
    present salaam directly to him. What a
    great good-fortune! Nabi (Sallallahu
    Alaihi Wasallam) has stated, “Whoever
    comes to visit me with no other
    motive (driving him to come to me),
    then it is a right upon me to intercede
    on   his   behalf       on   the   Day   of


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Qiyaamah.”         (Al-Mu`jamul     Kabeer
    #13149)

•   During      the    journey   to    Madinah
    Munawwarah, one’s enthusiasm and
    excitement should increase, since one
    is being blessed with the opportunity
    of visiting one’s beloved. One should
    recite abundant Durood as well as read
    and discuss the life of Rasulullah
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), so that the
    love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
    Wasallam)     is    increased     and   the
    thoughts are focussed on him. These
    feelings should escalate and increase
    as one comes closer and closer to
    Madinah Munawwarah.

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•   One should not harm, speak ill, or
    hurt the feelings of the people of
    Madinah Munawwarah. They are the
    neighbours of Rasulullah (Sallallahu
    Alaihi     Wasallam). No        matter    what
    colour they may be, whether they are
    Arab or not, we must respect them
    because they are the people of the city
    of       Rasulullah        (Sallallahu    Alaihi
    Wasallam).      In     one     Hadeeth,    Nabi
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentions:
    “Whoever plots against the people of
    Madinah Munawwarah, he will be
    destroyed just as salt dissolves in
    water.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1877)



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•   One should constantly recite Durood
    Shareef while in Madinah Munawwarah.

•   One should ensure that all his Salaah
    are performed in Musjid Nabawi. Nabi
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentioned:
    “A single Salaah in my Musjid is better
    than a thousand Salaah in any other
    Musjid    except    Musjidul   Haraam.”
    (Saheeh Bukhari #1190)

•   One should endeavour to adopt the
    Sunnah attire at all times, especially
    while    in   Madinah     Munawwarah.
    Special care should be shown to
    lengthening the beard, keeping the
    pants above the ankles, wearing the
    Topee, etc.
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•   Women         should    be   particular   of
    observing Hijaab and Niqaab, ensuring
    their faces are covered. While this
    must be observed at all times, the very
    least is to adopt it in these holy lands
    as a token of respect. Inshallah there is
    hope that by affording the Hijaab and
    Niqaab their due importance in these
    lands, one will be blessed with the
    ability of observing it throughout
    one’s life.

•   One should be watchful of one’s
    company        and      should    not     be
    influenced by the wrong ideologies of
    others, since all types of people are
    found in these holy lands.

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•   One must be extremely cautious of
    committing any sin on this sacred
    land. Negligence should not be shown
    to    any    sin,    more    especially
    intermingling of men and women,
    watching television, taking photos of
    animate objects, etc. Just as rewards
    are multiplied in these blessed lands,
    so too are sins increased and regarded
    more seriously in the court of Allah
    Ta`ala.

•   One should spare some time and visit
    the various historical sites in Madinah
    Munawwarah and its surroundings
    such as Musjid Qubaa, Badr, Uhud etc,
    to bring back the memories of Nabi

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(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the
    Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) and
    their sacrifices for the cause of Islam.

•   Make Du`aa for death in Madinah
    Munawwarah. As Umar (Radiyallahu
    Anhu) made Du`aa, “O Allah, grant me
    martyrdom in Your path and grant
    me death in the city of Your beloved
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).” (Saheeh
    Bukhari #1890)




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VISITING THE RAUDHA
             MUBAARAK

Virtues of visiting the Raudha
Mubaarak:

Presenting   oneself        in    the   court   of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is
one of the greatest acts of worship, for
which great rewards and virtues have
been   promised        in        the    Ahaadeeth.
Hereunder are a few virtues:

• “My intercession becomes necessary
  for the one who visits my grave.”
  (Sunan Daaraqutni #2695/Shu`abul Imaan
  #3862)

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• “Visiting me after my death is akin to
   visiting me during my lifetime.” (Sunan
   Daaraqutni #2694/Shu`abul Imaan #3855)

• “The one who visits me with this being
   his sole intention will be in my
   company on the day of Qiyaamah.”
   (Shu`abul Imaan #3856)

(A detailed discussion on the authenticity of these
narrations can be seen in the book Shifaaus Siqaam
li Ziyaarati Khairil Anaam of the Hadeeth Master
Taqiyyud Deen As-Subki (Rahimahullah) and other
detailed works on this subject.)

One of the greatest virtues is that when a
person presents himself before Rasulullah
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and offers his
salaam,     Rasulullah        (Sallallahu   Alaihi

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Wasallam) personally listens and replies to
his salaam. (See Shifaaus Siqaam and Alqoulul
Badee` of Shamsud Deen As-Sakhaawi Rahimahullah)

Together with the virtues, visiting the
Raudha Mubaarak has always been the
practice of the Ummah since the time of
the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum).

Mulla `Ali Qari (Rahimahullah) – the great
Qari, Mufassir, Muhaddith and Faqeeh –
writes:   “Visiting     Rasulullah   (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam) is one of the greatest acts
of worship, most virtuous of deeds, most
promising means of attaining high ranks
and is close to the position of the
compulsory       acts    according      to   the
consensus of the Muslims, regardless of
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those who oppose this view.” (Manaasik
Mulla `Ali Qari pg. 502)

By this last statement Mulla `Ali Qari
(Rahimahullah) refers to some people who
do not ascribe to any Mazhab. Under the
pretext of directly following the Quraan
and Hadeeth they contradict the entire
Ummah and baselessly claim that it is
impermissible    to    travel   to   Madinah
Munawwarah with the intention of visiting
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
However, this view is against the practice
of the Sahaabah and Taabi`een and is the
direct result of abandoning the following
of the illustrious Imaams of Fiqh.



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Qaadhi    `Iyaadh   (Rahimahullah)    says:
“Visiting the Qabr of Rasulullah (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam) is an accepted and
unanimously agreed practice amongst the
Muslims and an encouraged virtuous
deed.” (Shifaaus Siqaam pg. 53)

Etiquettes of visiting the Raudha
Mubaarak:

When visiting the Raudha Mubaarak is
such an important and meritorious act,
then obviously it deserves utmost respect
and etiquette. There are many etiquettes
of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak, the
details of which are not within the scope



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of this article. However a few shall be
listed below:

•   In principle, we should understand
    that during the entire journey to
    Madinah Munawwarah and the visit to
    the   Raudha    Mubaarak,        the   main
    element is love. If one has true love
    for   Rasulullah        (Sallallahu    Alaihi
    Wasallam), then no one needs to
    instruct him how he should conduct
    himself in the esteemed presence of
    Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).
    All   these    etiquettes      would      be
    displayed instinctively by him.




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•   The intention for visiting Madinah
    Munawwarah should be purely to visit
    Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

•   One should not feel that he is visiting
    a dead person, rather it is the belief of
    the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa`ah that
    Rasulullah          (Sallallahu    Alaihi
    Wasallam) is alive in his grave. (Refer to
    Shifaaus Siqaam, Alqoulul Badee` and other
    detailed books on this subject.)

•   Upon reaching Madinah Munawwarah,
    one should settle down as quickly as
    possible (without rushing), take a
    bath, wear one’s best clothes and
    apply `Itr (as one does on the days of
    Jumu`ah and `Eid).

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•   Proceed to the Musjid Nabawi keeping
    in mind the sacredness of the land
    upon which one is walking. Be
    absolutely grateful to Allah Ta`ala for
    bestowing     one     with   this        great
    opportunity despite not being worthy
    of it.

•   It is preferable to give some Sadaqah
    before   presenting    oneself      at    the
    Raudha Mubaarak.

•   Enter the Musjid fulfilling all the
    etiquettes.

•   Read two Rakaats of Tahiyyatul Musjid,
    preferably in the Riyaadhul Jannah if


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possible, otherwise in any other place
    in the Musjid.

•   Engage in Du`aa, by firstly thanking
    Allah Ta`ala for affording one this
    great    opportunity     and      secondly
    begging Him for His forgiveness.
    Thereafter, one should implore Allah
    Ta`ala to cleanse one’s heart and make
    one befitting of appearing before the
    august     presence      of      Rasulullah
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

•   Proceed to the Raudha Mubaarak with
    utmost    respect,     with     the   heart
    brimming with the love of Rasulullah
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and with


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the tongue constantly engaged in
    Durood.

•   Present   oneself    before   Rasulullah
    (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and offer
    one’s Salaam to him imagining him
    replying to the Salaam and with the
    full conviction that he does reply to
    the Salaam.

•   Instead of reading the Salaam from a
    card or book in parrot-fashion, one
    should rather offer short forms of
    Salaam with full concentration, e.g.
    “As Salaatu was Salaamu `alaika ya
    Rasulallah” or “As Salaamu `alaika
    Ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa
    Barakaatuh”.
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•   Convey the Salaams of others in this
    manner, “As Salaatu was Salaamu
    `alaika ya Rasulallah min (the person’s
    name)”.

•   Request Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
    Wasallam) for his intercession on the
    Day of Qiyaamah.

•   Engage in Du`aa to Allah Ta`ala for all
    one’s needs. There is great hope of
    this Du`aa being accepted.

•   Remain standing in front of the
    Raudha Mubaarak for as long as one
    remains focused.

•   Move slightly to the right and offer
    Salaam to Abu Bakr (Radiyallahu Anhu)
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in these words, “As Salaamu `alaika ya
    Aba Bakr”, and move further to the
    right and offer Salaam to `Umar
    (Radiyallahu    Anhu)     saying,     “As
    Salaamu `alaika ya `Umar”.

If one follows these few guidelines, with
concentration and the correct frame of
mind, it will be a means of receiving
tremendous benefit from this visit to the
Raudha Mubaarak, Insha-Allah.

May    Allah   Ta`ala bless   us   with   the
opportunity of presenting our impure
souls and bodies in the esteemed court of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) over
and over again with true love and respect,


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and then returning from there purified
and forgiven, Aameen.




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Significant places in
     Madinah Munawwarah

The entire city of Madinah Munawwarah is
blessed. Just as the soil of Madinah
Munawwarah is sacred, likewise the skies
above Madinah Munawwarah are also
blessed. The city which was chosen to be
the residence of the Greatest of all
humanity and the Leader of the Prophets
(Alayhimus Salaam) can never be just like
any other ordinary tract of land. Allamah
Samhoodi     (Rahimahullah)        enumerates
ninety     nine   virtues     of     Madinah
Munawwarah in his magnum opus, Wafaa
ul Wafaa, and thereafter adds, “…these
were the virtues that I could remember.
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However, the reality is that Barakaat
(special blessings of Allah Ta`ala) are
widespread all over the entire city”.

However, there are certain places within
Madinah Munawwarah that have additional
significance. The purpose for visiting
these places should be to rekindle the
Imaani spirit within ourselves and our
families. It must not be a ‘mere tour’ of
these Mubaarak places. Rather, we should
return filled with the great wealth of
Imaan, admiration, respect, and love for
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and
the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum). This can
be achieved by educating ourselves and
our families with the greatness of these

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Mubaarak places. Hence, we will begin to
realise the significance of these places and
not regard them like any other holiday
destination, where the object is mere
entertainment.

Furthermore, these places have Barakah,
and by visiting them one attains these
blessings. On the occasion of Mi`raaj, Nabi
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was instructed
to perform Salaah on Mount Sinai, where
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala) spoke to Musa
(Alaihis Salaam). Thereafter, he was taken
to Bait Laham (Bethlehem) to perform
Salaah where Isaa (Alayhis Salaam) was
born, and thereafter to Bait ul Muqaddas
(Sunan Nasai #451). The Muhadditheen

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explain that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) was taken to these places due to
their additional significance. There are
numerous Ahaadeeth about the Sahaabah
(Radiyallahu Anhum) visiting those places
where        Nabi       (Sallallahu       Alaihi
Wasallam) had       performed      his   Salaah.
Abdullah      ibn      Umar        (Radiyallahu
Anhuma) would perform salaah in those
places which Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) visited en-route to Makkah
Mukarramah (Saheeh Bukhari #483). On the
occasion of the conquest of Makkah when
Rasulullah           (Sallallahu          Alaihi
Wasallam) entered the Ka`bah , Ibnu Umar
(Radiyallahu Anhuma)        rushed to Bilal
(Radiyallahu Anhu) to enquire from him
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exactly where Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) performed his Salaah (Saheeh
Bukhari    #397).      Salama      ibn    Akwa`
(Radiyallahu Anhu) would take pains in
performing his Salaah at the spot from
where     Rasulullah        (Sallallahu   Alaihi
Wasallam) would lead the Salaah (Saheeh
Bukhari #502).

These are a few examples of the Sahaabah
(Radiyallahu Anhum) obtaining Barakah
from these sacred places.

Amongst the significant places of Madinah
Munawwarah are:




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The Raudah (garden) of Jannah

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has
mentioned: “The area between my house
and my Mimbar (pulpit) is a garden of
Jannah.”   (Saheeh    Bukhari    #1195)    The
majority of scholars are of the view that
this Hadeeth is in its literal sense. In reality
that land is from Jannah and will be
returned to Jannah. Subhanallah! What
privilege can there be greater than this?!

Within this garden of Jannah, there are
certain pillars which mark significant
places. Some of these pillars are:

Ustuwaanatu `Aaisha - Pillar of `Aaisha
(Radiyallahu Anha).        Once, a group of

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students were in the house of `Aaisha
(Radiyallahu Anha)        when she said to
them: “I heard Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) saying, “In my Musjid there is a
certain place, had people known the
virtue of it, they would cast lots in order
to get a chance to perform salaah there.”
(Al-Mu`jamul Awsat #862) Later on, `Aaisha
(Radiyallahu Anha) pointed out this spot to
her   nephew,      `Urwah        bin    Zubayr
(Rahimahullah). Today there is a pillar
built at this spot known as Ustuwaanah
`Aaisha   (The   pillar    of   `Aaisha).   The
Muhaajireen (Radiyallahu Anhum) would
gather around this pillar.



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Ustuwaanat        ut   Taubah     -     Pillar   of
Repentance. This is where Abu Lubaabah
(Radiyallahu      Anhu) tied      himself        in
atonement for his crime. Du`aas are
accepted at this spot. This was also the
place     where        Abdullah       ibn   Umar
(Radiyallahu Anhuma) and Imaam Maalik
(Rahimahullah) would sit. It is recorded in
Wafaa ul Wafaa that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) would sit by this pillar after fajr
salaah.

Ustuwaanat us Sareer - Pillar of the Bed.
This is where Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) would sleep during I`tikaaf.

Ustuwaanat     ul      Wufood     -     Pillar   of
Delegations. This is where Rasulullah
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(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would receive
delegations and teach them about Islam.

Ustuwaanat ul Haras - Pillar of the
Guard. This is where some Sahaabah like
`Ali   (Radiyallahu        Anhu) would      sit,
guarding    Rasulullah      (Sallallahu   Alaihi
Wasallam) whilst he was at home. (Wafaa
ul Wafaa)

Jannatul Baqee`

The graveyard of Madinah Munawwarah. It
is also known as Baqee` ul Gharqad. Imaam
Maalik (Rahimahullah) is quoted to have
said that TEN THOUSAND Sahaabah
(Radiyallahu Anhum) are buried here
(Wafaa ul Wafaa).

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The first person to stand up from his
grave, at the time of resurrection, will be
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam),
followed     by   Abu        Bakr    (Radiyallahu
Anhu) and     Umar       (Radiyallahu      Anhu).
Thereafter they will proceed to the
inmates of Baqee` and subsequently they
will be resurrected. (Musnadul Bazzaar
#6143)

`Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) reports that
after the Hajjatul Widaa` (The Farewell
Hajj),     Rasulullah        (Sallallahu   Alaihi
Wasallam) would visit Jannatul Baqee`
whenever it was her turn to be with Him
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). (Sunan Nasai
#2041)

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Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was
commanded by Allah Ta`ala to seek
forgiveness on behalf of the inmates of
Baqee`. Hence, one night Nabi (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam) went to the graveyard
and spent a long time with his hands
raised in Du`aa for the people of Baqee`.
(Saheeh Muslim #2256/Sunan Nasai #2039)

Amongst the stars of guidance [the
Sahaabah (Radiyallahu anhum)] who are
buried here is none other than `Uthmaan
(Radiyallahu Anhu). Hence, every visitor to
Madinah Munawwarah should visit Baqee`
at least once, fulfilling the Sunnah of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and
making Du`aa for the inmates of Baqee`.

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Bear   in   mind   the   Du`aa   of   `Umar
(Radiyallahu Anhu): O Allah! Grant me
martyrdom in your path and allow my
grave to be in the city of Your Rasul
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Reflect over
the selfless sacrifice of the Sahaabah
(Radiyallahu Anhum) and the extent of the
sincerity of the love the inmates of Baqee`
had, that Allah Ta`ala has blessed them
with the company of Rasulullah (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam) forever. O Allah! You
grant us a fraction of their love and grant
them the best of rewards. Aameen.

Musjid Qubaa

The very first Musjid to be built after the
Hijrah was Musjid Qubaa. Nabi (Sallallahu
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Alaihi Wasallam) himself participated in its
construction. Allah Ta`ala has described it
as ‘a Musjid which has been founded on
Taqwa’.        Nabi       (Sallallahu          Alaihi
Wasallam) would visit the Musjid of Qubaa
every     Saturday.      Usayd       bin      Zuhayr
(Radiyallahu     Anhu) reports         that     Nabi
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “(The
reward of) a Salaah in Musjid Qubaa equals
(the reward of) an Umrah.” (Sunan Tirmizi
#324)

Umar      (Radiyallahu    Anhu) once          visited
Musjid Qubaa and performed two Rakaah
of Salaah. Thereafter he asked for a broom
and began sweeping the Musjid with his
own     hands.    On          this   occasion     he

                         40
mentioned to those around him, “Had
this Musjid (of Qubaa) been in some
remote corner of the world, I would have
definitely undertaken a journey to visit
it.” (Wafaa ul Wafaa)

While visiting Qubaa, reflect on the great
sacrifice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu
anhum). Reflect on how they sacrificed
their wealth, friends, city and practically
everything for the sake of Deen. At the
least, we should sacrifice our desires for
the sake of Allah Ta`ala and Nabi (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam).




                        41
Mount Uhud and Martyrs

To the north of Musjid Nabawi lies the
mountain of Uhud. Apart from the virtues
this Mountain holds, it also has a great
importance in the history of Islam.

“Four mountains are from Jannah”, Nabi
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to
have said. (Al-Mu`jamul Awsat #7673)
Amongst the four, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam) mentioned Mount Uhud and
Mount Toor. The attachment of Nabi
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) with this
mountain and its love for Him can be
gauged    from   the     following    Hadeeth
wherein Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

                    42
said: “This (Uhud) is a mountain that loves
us and we love it.” (Saheeh Bukhari #2889)

What a privilege for Mount Uhud! A
testimony by none other than Allah’s Rasul
(Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)! At least we
can visit Mount Uhud with this frame of
mind: “O Allah! Out of love for this
mountain we are visiting it, and this is the
beloved of Your Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam). O Allah! If a rock can be blessed
with his love, You also bless us with his
love.”

A temporary defeat was suffered in the
battle of Uhud when some Sahaabah
(Radiyallahu    Anhum),     due     to       a
misunderstanding, left the position that
                    43
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had
commanded them to remain on. As a
result,    seventy        Sahaabah    (Radiyallahu
Anhum) were martyred. Amongst them
was the beloved uncle of Rasulullah
(Sallallahu      Alaihi     Wasallam),      Hamzah
(Radiyallahu Anhu). Our reflection when
visiting      Uhud        should     be    on     the
importance of holding firm to the Sunnah
and teachings of Rasulullah (Sallallahu
Alaihi Wasallam).

`Abbad     bin     Abi      Saalih    (Radiyallahu
Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam), Abu Bakr, `Umar and `Uthmaan
(Radiyallahu      Anhum) would            visit   the
Shuhadaa of Uhud. (Wafaa ul Wafaa)

                           44
These are but a few significant places in
Madinah Munawwarah. The reality has
already    been     declared     by     Allamah
Samhoodi (Rahimahullah) (“…these were
the   virtues that I could            remember.
However, the reality is that Barakaat
(special blessings of Allah Ta`ala) are
widespread all over the entire city”).

Finally,   the      position     of     Madinah
Munawwarah can be understood from this
Hadeeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasallam): “There is no piece of land in
this entire world more beloved to me that
I     be   buried     in,      than     Madinah
Munawwarah.” (Muwatta Maalik Pg. 478)



                      45
A humble request is made to the visitor to the
blessed   lands   of   the   city   of   Madinah
Munawwarah to include in his/her Du`aa all
those who assisted in compiling this booklet.




                       46

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Madinah Munawwarah

  • 1. ‫א‬ ‫א‬ Madinah Munawwarah Virtues and Etiquettes Visiting the Raudha Mubaarak Significant Places Prepared by Madrasah Taleemuddeen
  • 2. Title: ‫ – اﳌﺪﻳﻨﺔ اﳌﻨﻮرة‬Madinah Munawwarah Published Madrasah Taleemuddeen by: 4 Third Avenue P.O.Box 26393 Isipingo Beach Durban 4115 South Africa Tel: + 27 31 902 9818 Fax: + 27 31 902 5681 Email: darulum@alhaadi.org.za Website: www.alhaadi.org.za • Open permission is granted for the reprinting of this book provided it is not for gain and without any alterations • A humble appeal is directed to the readers to offer suggestions, corrections etc. to improve the quality of this publication in the future. May Allah Ta`ala reward you for this. • The compilers, editors, sponsors and typesetters humbly request your du`aas for them, their parents, families, mashaayikh and azaatizah.
  • 3. Introduction The heart of every Believer is closely attached to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and his blessed city. Hence, every Muslim aspires to undertake a journey to visit the Raudha Mubaarak and offer his Salaams directly to the most beloved of Allah Ta`ala – Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). This journey is a means of great spiritual upliftment and inner-purification. However, due to lack of knowledge or neglect, many people merely pass through as tourists, thereby depriving themselves of the immense virtues and benefits. In 1
  • 4. fact, due to disrespect and disregard for the sanctity of the blessed places, many return worse off. In order to acquaint the general public with the basic knowledge with regard to the sacred places as well as the etiquettes, a series of talks were held in many Masaajid of Durban by various speakers. Alhamdulillah, these programs were received well and many expressed the benefit they attained there from. This booklet in your hand is a compilation of 2
  • 5. the summary of the talks delivered on this subject.1 May Allah Ta`ala make it a means of benefit for the Ummah at large and bless every person visiting Madinah Munawwarah with the love of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and return him/her completely purified, Aameen. 1 Recordings of these programs can be downloaded from the Madrasah website and obtainable on cd from the Madrasah bookshop. 3
  • 6. Madinah Munawwarah Words cannot describe the love and attachment that every Believer possesses for Madinah Munawwarah. It is the ardent wish and desire of every Believer to be present in Madinah Munawwarah at all times and enjoy the serenity, peace and blessings that are found in the blessed city. Virtues of Madinah Munawwarah Indeed, Madinah Munawwarah is the envy of all the cities in the world, for it holds within its soil the best of all creation, Sayyiduna Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi 4
  • 7. Wasallam). The great fortune and preference afforded to Madinah Munawwarah can be easily seen in the fact that Allah Ta`ala specifically chose it for the Hijrat (migration), residence and resting place of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). It is a place abounding with blessings. Be it the skies, the sand, the air, everything in Madinah Munawwarah is blessed. The Ahaadeeth mention many virtues of Madinah Munawwarah. Few of which are mentioned below. • “Allah Ta`ala named Madinah Munawwarah as ‘Taabah’ (the pure one)”. (Saheeh Muslim #3357) 5
  • 8. “I was commanded to migrate to such a city that devours (supersedes) all other cities. They call it Yathrib, whereas it is Madinah. It expells evil ones just as a furnace removes the dirt off iron.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1871) • Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) made special Du`aa for Madinah Munawwarah: “O Allah! Grant Madinah Munawwarah double the blessings You granted Makkah Mukarramah.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1885) • “Whoever bears the difficulties and hardships of Madinah Munawwarah with forbearance, I shall intercede or 6
  • 9. be a witness for him on the Day of Qiyaamah.” (Saheeh Muslim #3344) Etiquettes of Madinah Munawwarah It is indeed a great honour and privilege for a person to undertake this spectacular journey and become the neighbour of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for a few days. In order to take maximum benefit from this great city and to avoid returning empty-handed, one is required to adopt the proper conduct. There are many aspects a person needs to consider while in Madinah Munawwarah, but for the sake of brevity just a few are mentioned below. 7
  • 10. One needs to correct his intention from home. One needs to ask oneself ‘why am I undertaking this journey?’ It is indeed a great calamity for one to undertake such a momentous journey with an incorrect intention such as boasting, showing off or shopping, etc. One’s intention should be to visit Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and to present salaam directly to him. What a great good-fortune! Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has stated, “Whoever comes to visit me with no other motive (driving him to come to me), then it is a right upon me to intercede on his behalf on the Day of 8
  • 11. Qiyaamah.” (Al-Mu`jamul Kabeer #13149) • During the journey to Madinah Munawwarah, one’s enthusiasm and excitement should increase, since one is being blessed with the opportunity of visiting one’s beloved. One should recite abundant Durood as well as read and discuss the life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), so that the love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is increased and the thoughts are focussed on him. These feelings should escalate and increase as one comes closer and closer to Madinah Munawwarah. 9
  • 12. One should not harm, speak ill, or hurt the feelings of the people of Madinah Munawwarah. They are the neighbours of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). No matter what colour they may be, whether they are Arab or not, we must respect them because they are the people of the city of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). In one Hadeeth, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentions: “Whoever plots against the people of Madinah Munawwarah, he will be destroyed just as salt dissolves in water.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1877) 10
  • 13. One should constantly recite Durood Shareef while in Madinah Munawwarah. • One should ensure that all his Salaah are performed in Musjid Nabawi. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentioned: “A single Salaah in my Musjid is better than a thousand Salaah in any other Musjid except Musjidul Haraam.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1190) • One should endeavour to adopt the Sunnah attire at all times, especially while in Madinah Munawwarah. Special care should be shown to lengthening the beard, keeping the pants above the ankles, wearing the Topee, etc. 11
  • 14. Women should be particular of observing Hijaab and Niqaab, ensuring their faces are covered. While this must be observed at all times, the very least is to adopt it in these holy lands as a token of respect. Inshallah there is hope that by affording the Hijaab and Niqaab their due importance in these lands, one will be blessed with the ability of observing it throughout one’s life. • One should be watchful of one’s company and should not be influenced by the wrong ideologies of others, since all types of people are found in these holy lands. 12
  • 15. One must be extremely cautious of committing any sin on this sacred land. Negligence should not be shown to any sin, more especially intermingling of men and women, watching television, taking photos of animate objects, etc. Just as rewards are multiplied in these blessed lands, so too are sins increased and regarded more seriously in the court of Allah Ta`ala. • One should spare some time and visit the various historical sites in Madinah Munawwarah and its surroundings such as Musjid Qubaa, Badr, Uhud etc, to bring back the memories of Nabi 13
  • 16. (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) and their sacrifices for the cause of Islam. • Make Du`aa for death in Madinah Munawwarah. As Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) made Du`aa, “O Allah, grant me martyrdom in Your path and grant me death in the city of Your beloved (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).” (Saheeh Bukhari #1890) 14
  • 17. VISITING THE RAUDHA MUBAARAK Virtues of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak: Presenting oneself in the court of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is one of the greatest acts of worship, for which great rewards and virtues have been promised in the Ahaadeeth. Hereunder are a few virtues: • “My intercession becomes necessary for the one who visits my grave.” (Sunan Daaraqutni #2695/Shu`abul Imaan #3862) 15
  • 18. • “Visiting me after my death is akin to visiting me during my lifetime.” (Sunan Daaraqutni #2694/Shu`abul Imaan #3855) • “The one who visits me with this being his sole intention will be in my company on the day of Qiyaamah.” (Shu`abul Imaan #3856) (A detailed discussion on the authenticity of these narrations can be seen in the book Shifaaus Siqaam li Ziyaarati Khairil Anaam of the Hadeeth Master Taqiyyud Deen As-Subki (Rahimahullah) and other detailed works on this subject.) One of the greatest virtues is that when a person presents himself before Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and offers his salaam, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi 16
  • 19. Wasallam) personally listens and replies to his salaam. (See Shifaaus Siqaam and Alqoulul Badee` of Shamsud Deen As-Sakhaawi Rahimahullah) Together with the virtues, visiting the Raudha Mubaarak has always been the practice of the Ummah since the time of the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum). Mulla `Ali Qari (Rahimahullah) – the great Qari, Mufassir, Muhaddith and Faqeeh – writes: “Visiting Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is one of the greatest acts of worship, most virtuous of deeds, most promising means of attaining high ranks and is close to the position of the compulsory acts according to the consensus of the Muslims, regardless of 17
  • 20. those who oppose this view.” (Manaasik Mulla `Ali Qari pg. 502) By this last statement Mulla `Ali Qari (Rahimahullah) refers to some people who do not ascribe to any Mazhab. Under the pretext of directly following the Quraan and Hadeeth they contradict the entire Ummah and baselessly claim that it is impermissible to travel to Madinah Munawwarah with the intention of visiting Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). However, this view is against the practice of the Sahaabah and Taabi`een and is the direct result of abandoning the following of the illustrious Imaams of Fiqh. 18
  • 21. Qaadhi `Iyaadh (Rahimahullah) says: “Visiting the Qabr of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is an accepted and unanimously agreed practice amongst the Muslims and an encouraged virtuous deed.” (Shifaaus Siqaam pg. 53) Etiquettes of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak: When visiting the Raudha Mubaarak is such an important and meritorious act, then obviously it deserves utmost respect and etiquette. There are many etiquettes of visiting the Raudha Mubaarak, the details of which are not within the scope 19
  • 22. of this article. However a few shall be listed below: • In principle, we should understand that during the entire journey to Madinah Munawwarah and the visit to the Raudha Mubaarak, the main element is love. If one has true love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), then no one needs to instruct him how he should conduct himself in the esteemed presence of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). All these etiquettes would be displayed instinctively by him. 20
  • 23. The intention for visiting Madinah Munawwarah should be purely to visit Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). • One should not feel that he is visiting a dead person, rather it is the belief of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa`ah that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is alive in his grave. (Refer to Shifaaus Siqaam, Alqoulul Badee` and other detailed books on this subject.) • Upon reaching Madinah Munawwarah, one should settle down as quickly as possible (without rushing), take a bath, wear one’s best clothes and apply `Itr (as one does on the days of Jumu`ah and `Eid). 21
  • 24. Proceed to the Musjid Nabawi keeping in mind the sacredness of the land upon which one is walking. Be absolutely grateful to Allah Ta`ala for bestowing one with this great opportunity despite not being worthy of it. • It is preferable to give some Sadaqah before presenting oneself at the Raudha Mubaarak. • Enter the Musjid fulfilling all the etiquettes. • Read two Rakaats of Tahiyyatul Musjid, preferably in the Riyaadhul Jannah if 22
  • 25. possible, otherwise in any other place in the Musjid. • Engage in Du`aa, by firstly thanking Allah Ta`ala for affording one this great opportunity and secondly begging Him for His forgiveness. Thereafter, one should implore Allah Ta`ala to cleanse one’s heart and make one befitting of appearing before the august presence of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). • Proceed to the Raudha Mubaarak with utmost respect, with the heart brimming with the love of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and with 23
  • 26. the tongue constantly engaged in Durood. • Present oneself before Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and offer one’s Salaam to him imagining him replying to the Salaam and with the full conviction that he does reply to the Salaam. • Instead of reading the Salaam from a card or book in parrot-fashion, one should rather offer short forms of Salaam with full concentration, e.g. “As Salaatu was Salaamu `alaika ya Rasulallah” or “As Salaamu `alaika Ayyuhan Nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh”. 24
  • 27. Convey the Salaams of others in this manner, “As Salaatu was Salaamu `alaika ya Rasulallah min (the person’s name)”. • Request Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) for his intercession on the Day of Qiyaamah. • Engage in Du`aa to Allah Ta`ala for all one’s needs. There is great hope of this Du`aa being accepted. • Remain standing in front of the Raudha Mubaarak for as long as one remains focused. • Move slightly to the right and offer Salaam to Abu Bakr (Radiyallahu Anhu) 25
  • 28. in these words, “As Salaamu `alaika ya Aba Bakr”, and move further to the right and offer Salaam to `Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) saying, “As Salaamu `alaika ya `Umar”. If one follows these few guidelines, with concentration and the correct frame of mind, it will be a means of receiving tremendous benefit from this visit to the Raudha Mubaarak, Insha-Allah. May Allah Ta`ala bless us with the opportunity of presenting our impure souls and bodies in the esteemed court of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) over and over again with true love and respect, 26
  • 29. and then returning from there purified and forgiven, Aameen. 27
  • 30. Significant places in Madinah Munawwarah The entire city of Madinah Munawwarah is blessed. Just as the soil of Madinah Munawwarah is sacred, likewise the skies above Madinah Munawwarah are also blessed. The city which was chosen to be the residence of the Greatest of all humanity and the Leader of the Prophets (Alayhimus Salaam) can never be just like any other ordinary tract of land. Allamah Samhoodi (Rahimahullah) enumerates ninety nine virtues of Madinah Munawwarah in his magnum opus, Wafaa ul Wafaa, and thereafter adds, “…these were the virtues that I could remember. 28
  • 31. However, the reality is that Barakaat (special blessings of Allah Ta`ala) are widespread all over the entire city”. However, there are certain places within Madinah Munawwarah that have additional significance. The purpose for visiting these places should be to rekindle the Imaani spirit within ourselves and our families. It must not be a ‘mere tour’ of these Mubaarak places. Rather, we should return filled with the great wealth of Imaan, admiration, respect, and love for Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum). This can be achieved by educating ourselves and our families with the greatness of these 29
  • 32. Mubaarak places. Hence, we will begin to realise the significance of these places and not regard them like any other holiday destination, where the object is mere entertainment. Furthermore, these places have Barakah, and by visiting them one attains these blessings. On the occasion of Mi`raaj, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was instructed to perform Salaah on Mount Sinai, where Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta`ala) spoke to Musa (Alaihis Salaam). Thereafter, he was taken to Bait Laham (Bethlehem) to perform Salaah where Isaa (Alayhis Salaam) was born, and thereafter to Bait ul Muqaddas (Sunan Nasai #451). The Muhadditheen 30
  • 33. explain that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was taken to these places due to their additional significance. There are numerous Ahaadeeth about the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) visiting those places where Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had performed his Salaah. Abdullah ibn Umar (Radiyallahu Anhuma) would perform salaah in those places which Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) visited en-route to Makkah Mukarramah (Saheeh Bukhari #483). On the occasion of the conquest of Makkah when Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) entered the Ka`bah , Ibnu Umar (Radiyallahu Anhuma) rushed to Bilal (Radiyallahu Anhu) to enquire from him 31
  • 34. exactly where Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) performed his Salaah (Saheeh Bukhari #397). Salama ibn Akwa` (Radiyallahu Anhu) would take pains in performing his Salaah at the spot from where Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would lead the Salaah (Saheeh Bukhari #502). These are a few examples of the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) obtaining Barakah from these sacred places. Amongst the significant places of Madinah Munawwarah are: 32
  • 35. The Raudah (garden) of Jannah Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has mentioned: “The area between my house and my Mimbar (pulpit) is a garden of Jannah.” (Saheeh Bukhari #1195) The majority of scholars are of the view that this Hadeeth is in its literal sense. In reality that land is from Jannah and will be returned to Jannah. Subhanallah! What privilege can there be greater than this?! Within this garden of Jannah, there are certain pillars which mark significant places. Some of these pillars are: Ustuwaanatu `Aaisha - Pillar of `Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha). Once, a group of 33
  • 36. students were in the house of `Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) when she said to them: “I heard Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) saying, “In my Musjid there is a certain place, had people known the virtue of it, they would cast lots in order to get a chance to perform salaah there.” (Al-Mu`jamul Awsat #862) Later on, `Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) pointed out this spot to her nephew, `Urwah bin Zubayr (Rahimahullah). Today there is a pillar built at this spot known as Ustuwaanah `Aaisha (The pillar of `Aaisha). The Muhaajireen (Radiyallahu Anhum) would gather around this pillar. 34
  • 37. Ustuwaanat ut Taubah - Pillar of Repentance. This is where Abu Lubaabah (Radiyallahu Anhu) tied himself in atonement for his crime. Du`aas are accepted at this spot. This was also the place where Abdullah ibn Umar (Radiyallahu Anhuma) and Imaam Maalik (Rahimahullah) would sit. It is recorded in Wafaa ul Wafaa that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would sit by this pillar after fajr salaah. Ustuwaanat us Sareer - Pillar of the Bed. This is where Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would sleep during I`tikaaf. Ustuwaanat ul Wufood - Pillar of Delegations. This is where Rasulullah 35
  • 38. (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would receive delegations and teach them about Islam. Ustuwaanat ul Haras - Pillar of the Guard. This is where some Sahaabah like `Ali (Radiyallahu Anhu) would sit, guarding Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) whilst he was at home. (Wafaa ul Wafaa) Jannatul Baqee` The graveyard of Madinah Munawwarah. It is also known as Baqee` ul Gharqad. Imaam Maalik (Rahimahullah) is quoted to have said that TEN THOUSAND Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) are buried here (Wafaa ul Wafaa). 36
  • 39. The first person to stand up from his grave, at the time of resurrection, will be Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), followed by Abu Bakr (Radiyallahu Anhu) and Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu). Thereafter they will proceed to the inmates of Baqee` and subsequently they will be resurrected. (Musnadul Bazzaar #6143) `Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) reports that after the Hajjatul Widaa` (The Farewell Hajj), Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would visit Jannatul Baqee` whenever it was her turn to be with Him (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). (Sunan Nasai #2041) 37
  • 40. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was commanded by Allah Ta`ala to seek forgiveness on behalf of the inmates of Baqee`. Hence, one night Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) went to the graveyard and spent a long time with his hands raised in Du`aa for the people of Baqee`. (Saheeh Muslim #2256/Sunan Nasai #2039) Amongst the stars of guidance [the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu anhum)] who are buried here is none other than `Uthmaan (Radiyallahu Anhu). Hence, every visitor to Madinah Munawwarah should visit Baqee` at least once, fulfilling the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and making Du`aa for the inmates of Baqee`. 38
  • 41. Bear in mind the Du`aa of `Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu): O Allah! Grant me martyrdom in your path and allow my grave to be in the city of Your Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). Reflect over the selfless sacrifice of the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) and the extent of the sincerity of the love the inmates of Baqee` had, that Allah Ta`ala has blessed them with the company of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) forever. O Allah! You grant us a fraction of their love and grant them the best of rewards. Aameen. Musjid Qubaa The very first Musjid to be built after the Hijrah was Musjid Qubaa. Nabi (Sallallahu 39
  • 42. Alaihi Wasallam) himself participated in its construction. Allah Ta`ala has described it as ‘a Musjid which has been founded on Taqwa’. Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) would visit the Musjid of Qubaa every Saturday. Usayd bin Zuhayr (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said: “(The reward of) a Salaah in Musjid Qubaa equals (the reward of) an Umrah.” (Sunan Tirmizi #324) Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu) once visited Musjid Qubaa and performed two Rakaah of Salaah. Thereafter he asked for a broom and began sweeping the Musjid with his own hands. On this occasion he 40
  • 43. mentioned to those around him, “Had this Musjid (of Qubaa) been in some remote corner of the world, I would have definitely undertaken a journey to visit it.” (Wafaa ul Wafaa) While visiting Qubaa, reflect on the great sacrifice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu anhum). Reflect on how they sacrificed their wealth, friends, city and practically everything for the sake of Deen. At the least, we should sacrifice our desires for the sake of Allah Ta`ala and Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). 41
  • 44. Mount Uhud and Martyrs To the north of Musjid Nabawi lies the mountain of Uhud. Apart from the virtues this Mountain holds, it also has a great importance in the history of Islam. “Four mountains are from Jannah”, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is reported to have said. (Al-Mu`jamul Awsat #7673) Amongst the four, Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) mentioned Mount Uhud and Mount Toor. The attachment of Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) with this mountain and its love for Him can be gauged from the following Hadeeth wherein Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) 42
  • 45. said: “This (Uhud) is a mountain that loves us and we love it.” (Saheeh Bukhari #2889) What a privilege for Mount Uhud! A testimony by none other than Allah’s Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)! At least we can visit Mount Uhud with this frame of mind: “O Allah! Out of love for this mountain we are visiting it, and this is the beloved of Your Rasul (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). O Allah! If a rock can be blessed with his love, You also bless us with his love.” A temporary defeat was suffered in the battle of Uhud when some Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum), due to a misunderstanding, left the position that 43
  • 46. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) had commanded them to remain on. As a result, seventy Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) were martyred. Amongst them was the beloved uncle of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Hamzah (Radiyallahu Anhu). Our reflection when visiting Uhud should be on the importance of holding firm to the Sunnah and teachings of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). `Abbad bin Abi Saalih (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Abu Bakr, `Umar and `Uthmaan (Radiyallahu Anhum) would visit the Shuhadaa of Uhud. (Wafaa ul Wafaa) 44
  • 47. These are but a few significant places in Madinah Munawwarah. The reality has already been declared by Allamah Samhoodi (Rahimahullah) (“…these were the virtues that I could remember. However, the reality is that Barakaat (special blessings of Allah Ta`ala) are widespread all over the entire city”). Finally, the position of Madinah Munawwarah can be understood from this Hadeeth of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam): “There is no piece of land in this entire world more beloved to me that I be buried in, than Madinah Munawwarah.” (Muwatta Maalik Pg. 478) 45
  • 48. A humble request is made to the visitor to the blessed lands of the city of Madinah Munawwarah to include in his/her Du`aa all those who assisted in compiling this booklet. 46