How to Perform Ziyarah

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byShaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat

The rituals of visiting theHoly Prophets Masjid

and his rawdhah explainedin simple English

How to PerformZiyaarah

Islmic Da'wah Academy


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Contents

Contents ............................................................................. iIntroduction ...................................................................... iiImportant Instructions .................................................... 1Ziyaarah ............................................................................ 3

What is Ziyaarah? ................................................. 3Virtues of Ziyaarah .............................................. 3When to perform Ziyaarah ................................. 4

Niyyah (intention) ................................................ 4En Route to Madeenah Munawwarah ......................... 5In Madeenah Munawwarah .......................................... 7Entering Masjidun Nabawi ............................................ 9At the Holy Grave ......................................................... 12After Salaam ................................................................... 19

The Pillars ....................................................................... 201. Ustuwaanah Mukhallaq .............................. 202. Ustuwaanah Aaishah radhiyallahu anha .... 213. Ustuwaanah Tawbah ................................... 224. Ustuwaanah Sareer ...................................... 245. Ustuwaanah Ali radhiyallahu anhu.............. 24

6. Ustuwaanah Wufood ................................... 247. Ustuwaanah Tahajjud .................................. 248. Ustuwaanah Jibraeel ................................... 25

While in Madeenah Munawwarah ............................. 26Farewell Salaam and Departurefrom Madeenah Munawwarah ................................... 30

Some Aadaab ................................................................. 31Conclusion ...................................................................... 32


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INTRODUCTION

Through the Infinite Mercy and Grace of Allah, a book Howto perform Umrah, written by this humble servant of Islaamwas published this month. Unfortunately, neither theHajjnorthe Ziyaarahwas discussed in the aforementioned book as Ihad intended to discuss these two topics separately.

While How to perform Umrah was undergoingpublication, the Hadeeth related by Ibne Adee; Verily, he whoperformedHajjand refrained from visiting me, has renderedme an injustice, crossed my mind over and over again leavingme restless and leading me to make a firm resolution tocommence the compilation of a book on Ziyaarahin the holymonth of Ramadhaan.

However, when the booklet How to perform Umrah

finally reached me, I repeatedly asked myself this question,How will you stand in front of the beloved Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallamif you did not accomplish this work? Thus todayon the 26th Shabaan, the last Friday before Ramadhaan, afterAsr I have made a start in the name of Allah.

I will endeavour to bring forth all the necessary informationconcerning Ziyaarah and explain its method in its proper

sequence, in plain and simple English. May Allah through HisKindness cause it to reach completion and pardon me for anyerrors herein.

I will humbly request every reader to include this humbleservant, his parents, teachers, family, friends and all thoseassociated with the publication of this booklet in duaa andconvey their salaamat the holy graves.

Muhammad Saleem DhoratShabaan 1410 / March 1990


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How to Perform Ziyaarah of Madeenah Munawwarah

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. It must be stressed at the very outset that thereshould be a sincere intention to perform Ziyaarah,

for all actions are judged by intentions. The HolyProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallamsaid:

The reward of deeds depends on the intentions.Bukhaari

The intention must be to please Allah exclusively,

hopeful of earning rewards only from Allah theCreator, believing in what has been promised byAllah through our beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallamand performing the act according to theway shown by him. Hence this must always beborne in mind.

2. Do not let the thought enter your mind that youare going on a trip or a holiday. No! You are goingto Madeenah Munawwarah, the blessed city of theProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallam. This is the citywhich Allah had chosen for his Messenger and towhich he was to flee for safety. This is the city whereAllah revealed to him the obligatory duties of aMuslim. He set forth the sunnahfor his Deen andhere is the place from where he had to fight againsthis enemies. Here is the place where his Deenbecame victorious and here he strove until deathovertook him. Here he lies buried and also his twosuccessors. Here at every step one finds the spots

where his feet once trod.

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Important Instructions

3. As regarding your visit to the holy places it mustbe borne in mind that Allah does not grant suchblessed opportunities to all, and for those whom

He has blessed with the opportunity, it will be veryunfortunate to have spent time and wealth andgain no benefit and reward. Generally, the loss andruin is brought by Shaytaan and Nafs (basedesires). Therefore, be conscious of their deceptionand wickedness.

4. It is advisable to study this book prior to yourdeparture for Ziyaarah, preferably with an aalim(scholar) of your locality, seeking his explanationson what you do not understand. Thus you will beable to follow the instructions laid down in thisbook with ease.

5. If you have any query concerning religious mattersor concerning the Ziyaarah, consult an aalim or aknowledgeable person and seek his advice.


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ZIYAARAH

What is Ziyaarah ?

Ziyaarahis to present ones self in the sacred court ofRasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, (i.e. to visit thegrave of the Holy Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallaminMadeenah Munawwarah). It is indeed among thegreatest blessings and fortunes. It is an important act ofpiety. It is also a very desirable form of ibaadah

(worship), a very successful way of attaining spiritualelevation and an encouraging reason for an acceptableintercession. In view of Rasoolullahs sallallahu alayhiwasallamcountless favours on the ummah and the hopesthat are expected from the Holy Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallamafter death, it is indeed unfortunate if Ziyaarahis not made in spite of having means. To miss the greathonour of Ziyaarah and to offer excuses is beingneglectful and careless.

Virtues of Ziyaarah

1. Whoever visits my grave, my intercession becomesobligatory for him.

Dara Qutni2. Whoever visits me and has no other motive, has a

right over me that I intercede on his behalf.Tabraani

3 Whoever visits me after my death is like he whohad visited me during my life.

Tabraani, Dara Qutni

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4. The person who performsHajjthen visits my graveis like he who had visited me during my lifetime.

Bayhaqi

5. Whoever undertakes a journey specially to visitme, will be my neighbour on the Day of Judgement.

Bayhaqi

6. Whoever performs hisHajjin Makkah, then comesto Madeenah with the sole aim of visiting me inmy Masjid, for him shall be written (the rewardsof) two acceptedHajj.

Daylami

When to perform Ziyaarah

It is permissible to perform the Ziyaarahbefore orafterHajj. However, the following course is best:

(a) If theHajjis fardh (compulsory) then the Ziyaarahshould be performed after completing theHajj.

(b) If it is a nafl (supererogatory)Hajjthen it is optionalto perform Ziyaarahbefore or afterHajj.

(c) If Madeenah Munawwarah is on the route toMakkah then the Ziyaarah should be performedbefore going to Makkah.

(d) In the case of Umrah, it is again optional to performZiyaarahbefore or after Umrah.

Niyyah (intention)

When about to set out for the journey to Madeenah

Munawwarah, the intention should be the visiting ofthe sacred grave as well as Masjidun Nabawi.

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EN ROUTE TO MADEENAH MUNAWWARAH

1. One should take special precautions on this journeynot to neglect any sunnah, even though sunnah

actions are normally considered of lesserimportance while on a journey.

2. A special effort must be made to recite durood shareef(salutations upon the Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallam)abundantly, and with complete sincerityand faith. The more durood shareef is recited, thebetter. Besides the compulsory duties andnecessities of life, most time should be spent inreciting durood shareef. The most virtuous act onthis journey is the abundant recitation of duroodshareef.

3. Travel with great enthusiasm and excitement andincrease the yearning as Madeenah comes nearer.In order to intensify that enthusiasm, one shouldrecite poems in praise of the Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallam. If a biography of the Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallamis available, read it or have it readfor others to listen to, so that in the circle of

travellers the life of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhiwasallamis discussed and all thoughts are focusedon him, so much so, that when the time of enteringMadeenah is near, the longing should be thegreatest.

4. When nearing Madeenah, enthusiasm and

excitement should be at its climax. Durood shareefshould be repeatedly recited.

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5. Finally, the eye will fall on the trees and buildingsof Madeenah. It is best, if possible to descend fromyour vehicle and to proceed barefoot towards the

city while tears flow in unrestrained manner fromthe eyes, and durood shareefcomes from the lips.

6. When finally entrance to Madeenah is imminent,then together with durood shareefthis duaa shouldbe recited:

allaahumma haazaa haramu nabiyyika,fajalhu li wiqaayatam minannaari, waamaanam minal azaabi wasoo il hisaab.

O Allah, verily this is the sanctuary of YourNabee sallallahu alayhi wasallam. Make it aprotection for me from the fire (of Hell) and asafety from punishment and an evil reckoning.

7. Enter Madeenah with humbleness and humility.When the green dome of the Masjid comes into

sight, let the mind remember that underneath thatdome lies buried he who is more exalted than anyother being; he who is even more exalted than theangels. His grave is more exalted than any part ofthe earth and the portion adjacent to his holy bodyis even more exalted than any other place in heaven

and on earth.

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IN MADEENAH MUNAWWARAH

1. After your entry into the sacred city of Madeenah,attend to the arrangement of your lodging and

endeavour to proceed straight to the Masjid.

2. Before proceeding to the Masjid, clean yourself bymeans of a ghusl (bath). If ghusl cannot beperformed, then at least wudhu (ablution) shouldbe performed.

3. Thereafter wear the best clothes you have. Menshould also apply sweet-smelling attar/perfume.Bear in mind that you do not wear clothing thatare un-Islaamic.

4. With great humility and utmost humbleness, butin full dignified manner, proceed to the Masjidun

Nabawi.5. On your way, recite durood shareefabundantly and

give something in charity to the poor.


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ENTERING MASJIDUN NABAWI

1. Enter the Masjid with utmost humility, reverenceand a sense of the sacredness of the place.

2. Enter from any door you wish. However it is bestand more virtuous to enter the door called Baab-e-Jibraeel.

3. When entering, put your right foot in the Masjidand say:

bismillaahi wassalaatu wassalaamu alaarasoolillaah, allaahummaftah lee abwaaba

rahmatik.In the name of Allah. May peace and salutations(of Allah) be upon the Messenger of Allah. OAllah, open for me the doors of Your Mercy.

4. Proceed straight to that part of the MasjidunNabawi which lies between the holy grave and the

mimbar. It is called rawdhahbecause the Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallamsaid: Between my graveand my mimbarlies one of the gardens (rawdhah) ofParadise.

Perform two rakaat tahiyyatul masjid (salaatperformed upon entry into masjid), reciting Qul

yaa ayyuhal kaafiroonin the first rakaatand Qulhuwallaahu ahadin the second rakaat.

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NOTE: The women folk will not be able to goto the rawdhah. They should go into the section of themasjid allocated for them and perform these acts there.

It is not obligatory even for men to perform them in therawdhah. However, it is more virtuous.

NOTE: The women will not be allowed topresent themselves at the holy grave but at certain fixedtimes. They normally run wildly screaming towards theholy grave, pushing one another and causing harm. This

is against the dignity and honour of the sacred place.Walk with humility and a sense of sacredness of theplace. Wherever you get place, from there send yoursalutations upon Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamand his Companions (see page 13). Engage in ibaadah,zikr, recitation of the Quraan, durood shareefand duaa.

Allah will grant you acceptance and bless you with Hispleasure more than those who reach the front afterdisrespecting the holy place.

5. Having performed the two rakaat, thank Allah forthe great favour which he has bestowed upon youby bringing you to this sacred city and ask Him to

accept yourHajj/Umrahand Ziyaarah. Also humblyask Him for all your other needs.

6. Now you may perform another two rakaat ofsalaatus shukr (salaat performed in gratitude toAllah) or merely perform sajdah shukr(prostratingin gratitude to Allah). This is performed in

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Masalah:If at the time of entry into the Masjid,fardhSalaat is about to be performed or has already begun orthere is fear of your Salaat becoming qadhaathen do not

perform tahiyyatul masjid. Perform the fardh andtahiyyatul masjid will be incorporated into the fardhSalaat.

Masalah:When you enter at a time when it is makrooh(detestable) to perform any naflsalaat, (as for exampleafter Asr) then again no tahiyyatul masjid will be

performed.Masalah:Whenever you enter the Masjid or for thatmatter any other masjid, make the intention of itikaaf(seclusion in a masjid for the purpose of worshippingAllah only).

Masalah:When inside the Masjid, exercise all humilityand humbleness. Keep the attention away from all theinternal decorations of the Masjid.

Masalah:When inside the Masjid, do not touch or kissthe mimbar, walls, doors and the pillars of the Masjid.Do not circumambulate (i.e. make tawaafof / walk rightaround) any object in the Masjid. Do not bend downbefore the grave of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.Do not face the grave from any direction for the sake ofmaking Salaat with the intention that the grave is there.



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AT THE HOLY GRAVE

1. After completing prayers in the rawdhah, walktowards the holy grave with all thoughts centred

on the exalted personage of the Holy Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallam. The mind should realisethat entrance is about to be made to the dignifiedpresence of a very great personality. His highposition, his honour, his exalted eminence shouldat all times be borne in mind with durood shareef

flowing from the lips.NOTE: Here, a point to note is that when facing

the grave of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, thereare three gold wire-mesh enclosures. There are roundholes in all these three enclosures. Most people are underthe wrong impression that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi

wasallamis resting inside the first enclosure, Abu Bakrradhiyallahuanhuis in the second and Umar radhiyallahuanhuis in the third one. This is not so. They are all restinginside the middle enclosure.

There are three round holes in the middle enclosure,while only two in the enclosure on your left and two in

the enclosure on your right. The first hole in the middleenclosure (which is the largest of all) directly faces theholy face of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.Moving slightly to the right is the second hole (of themiddle enclosure) which faces the face of Abu Bakrradhiyallahuanhu. Likewise, a third hole on this same

enclosure marks the spot where the face of Umarradhiyallahuanhu rests.

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2. Stand three or four paces away from the goldenwire-mesh enclosure facing the holy grave withyour back towards the qiblah and turn slightly to

the left so that you directly face the holiest of faces.Do not look around from side to side. Do not standvery close to the holy grave. Do not touch the wire-mesh enclosure. Do not kiss it nor make prostration.Stand still, bearing in mind that now you standfacing the blessed Prophet of Allah sallallahu alayhi

wasallamand that he is aware of your presence;looking at you; and will listen to whatever you aregoing to say.

3. Now recite salaam (to invoke peace upon theProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in a moderatetone, not too softly nor too loudly:

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assalaatu wassalaamu alayka yaarasoolallaahassalaatu wassalaamu alayka yaa

nabiyyallaahassalaatu wassalaamu alayka yaahabeeballaahassalaatu wassalaamu alayka yaakhaatamal anbiyaaassalaamu alayka ayyuhan nabiyyu

warahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhash hadu allaa ilaaha illal laahu wa annakaabduhu warasooluh.

Peace and salutation be upon you O Messengerof Allah.

Peace and salutation be upon you O Prophet of

Allah.Peace and salutation be upon you O Beloved ofAllah.

Peace and salutation be upon you O FinalProphet.

Peace be upon you O Prophet and Mercy of

Allah and His Blessings. I bear witness thatthere is none worthy of worship besides Allahand I bear witness that you are His servantand Messenger.


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NOTE: It is not compulsory to recite the abovewords of salaam. You may recite in any other words youwish or you may add as much as you desire to these

words, as long as the words convey respect and honour.However, the minimum requirement is to say assalaamualayka yaa rasoolallaah, Peace be upon you O Messengerof Allah.

Shaykhul Hadeeth Maulana Zakariyyaa writes inVirtues of Hajj: I personally feel that a visitor to the

holy grave should at every visit recite seventy timeswith complete humility:

assalaatu wassalaamu alayka yaarasoolallaah,

Peace and salutation be upon you O Messengerof Allah

This is best and better than to continue reciting inparrot-fashion without understanding anything as is thecustom.

4. After reciting salaam, supplicate to Allah throughthe waseelah (medium) of the Holy Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallami.e. make duaa to Allah,asking Him to forgive you and to grant your wishesthrough the blessings of the Holy Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallam. Also ask for the shafaaat(intercession) of the Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallam. Say: O Allah, Your word is the truth and


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you did say: And (O Muhammad sallallahu alayhiwasallam) when they having been unjust to theirown selves, come to you and seek Allahs

forgiveness, and the Rasool begs forgiveness forthem, then surely they will find Allah Forgiving,Merciful. And now I have come to you (O Rasool)seeking forgiveness (from Allah) for my sins,seeking your intercession on my behalf in thepresence of Allah, and I ask you O Allah to grant

me these, and to grant me forgiveness in a similarmanner as you had granted to them who came tothe Rasool in his lifetime.

O Messenger of Allah, I ask you for intercessionand I request Allah through your waseelah(medium) that I die as a Muslim (steadfast) upon

your religion and way.Masalah:Do not raise your hands whilst making theaforementioned duaafacing the holy grave.

5. Now, having recited the salaam, convey the salaamof those who have asked you to convey theirgreetings to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

Hence convey the message thus:

Peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah from.He requests you to intercede to your Lord onhis behalf.

Masalah:If several people have asked you to convey

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Peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah, fromall those who had asked me to convey salaamto you. They request you to intercede to your

Lord on their behalf.Masalah:If it becomes difficult to convey the salaamofan individual or a group in Arabic, then do so in yourown language.

NOTE: The writer humbly requests and begs ofyou to remember (at the holy grave) to say salaamon hisbehalf: Peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah, fromMuhammad Saleem Ibraaheem Dhorat. He requests youto intercede to your Lord on his behalf.

6. Now move two steps to the right and recite greetingsto Hadhrat Abu Bakr radhiyallahuanhusaying:

assalaamu alayka yaa khaleefata rasoolillaah.jazaakallaahu an ummati muhammad

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AFTER SALAAM

1. On completion of the duaa, proceed to theUstuwaanah Abu Lubaabah. Perform two rakaat

nafl and make duaa.

2. Then perform nafl salaat in the rawdhah in anyquantity you wish (providing the time is notmakrooh). Recite durood shareefin abundance andmake duaa.

3. Now go to the mimbarand if possible, place thehands on that part of the mimbarwhich is knownas the rummaanah and make duaa. This is the spotwhere the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wasallamusedto place his hands.

4. Thereafter proceed to the Ustuwaanah Hannaanah

and perform nafl salaat and make duaa there. Dothe same at all the other pillars which are of specialsignificance (see page 20). After this, return to yourplace of residence.

Masalah:These are mustahab (desirable) acts, whilesafeguarding the dignity of Muslims is fardh. A fardh

cannot be sacrificed for an act which is merely mustahab.Some ignore this fact when they harm others in theirzeal to perform these acts. It is haraamto harm a Muslimto perform a mustahabact, therefore if the area is crowdeddo not be rude or harmful to anyone but wait withpatience or perform these acts at another time when thearea is not crowded.

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THE PILLARS

There are certain pillars in Masjidun Nabawi whichhave a special significance.

Mulla Ali Qaari writes: Those pillars of the Masjid,which are of special virtue and blessed should be visitedby the visitor of Madeenah. There he should keep himselfbusy with nafl salaat and duaa. This applies to thatportion of the Masjid which used to be the Masjid duringthe time of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam(beforeits enlargement). According to Imaam Bukhaari, theCompanions of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamused to offer many prayers at these pillars. They areeight in number.

1. Ustuwaanah Mukhallaq

This is also called the Ustuwaanah Hannaanah (theweeping pillar). This is the most blessed of the pillarsfor this was Rasoolullahs sallallahu alayhi wasallamplaceof Salaat. On this spot there once used to grow a datepalm. Before the advent of the mimbar, Rasoolullahsallallahu alayhi wasallam used to lean on it while

delivering the khutbah(sermon). When the mimbarwasmade Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamused it forthe khutbah. It so happened when the change took place,such a bitter sound of weeping was heard from the treethat the whole Masjid echoed; and those in the Masjidstarted weeping. Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamthen went to the tree, placed his hand on it and the cryingstopped. Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamthen said:

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The tree cries because thezikrof Allah was near it, andnow that the mimbaris built it has been deprived of thiszikrin its immediate vicinity. If I did not place my hand

on it, it would have cried thus till the Day of Qiyaamat.Afterwards the tree dried up and was buried.

According to another Hadeeth it is said that whenthe mimbarwas prepared and Rasoolullah sallallahualayhi wasallamwent to it for the first time, the tree criedso loudly that it almost split open. Rasoolullah sallallahualayhi wasallamdescended from the mimbarand went toput his hand on the tree and its crying subsidedgradually as a child quietens when he is being consoledafter crying bitterly.

Bukhaari

This is the reason for it being called UstuwaanahHannaanah. The word hannaanah is used to describe acrying camel. Mukhallaq means the pillar which has ablended fragrance put onto it.

2. Ustuwaanah Aaishah radhiyallahu anha

This is also called the Ustuwaanah Muhaajireen,

because originally the Muhaajireen used to sit near thisspot. Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamused to sayhis prayers here and afterwards moved to the place atUstuwaanah Mukhallaq. It is also called the UstuwaanahQurah. The reason for this is that Aaishah radhiyallahuanhareports that Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam

said: In this Masjid is one such spot that if people knew

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the true blessed nature thereof, they would flocktowards it in such that to pray there they would have tocast such lots (i.e. Qurah).

People asked her to point out the exact spot whichshe refused to do. Later on, at the persistence of AbdullahIbne Zubayr radhiyallahuanhushe pointed to this spot.Hence it is called Ustuwaanah Aaishah, because theHadeeth is reported by her and the exact spot was shownby her. It is a fact that Abu Bakr and Umar radhiyallahu

anhumavery often used to pray here.

3. Ustuwaanah Tawbah

Also known as Ustuwaanah Abu Lubaabah. AbuLubaabah radhiyallahu anhu was one of the famousSahaabah. During the battle against the Banu Qurayzah,

while the Muslims were surrounding them, he becameimpatient and as a result of which he wanted to throwdown his arms. Before Islaam, he had much dealingswith the Jews of Banu Qurayzah. Now after the Jewsacted treacherously against the Muslims, the Jews calledon him during the siege in order to find out from himwhat Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamintended todo against them for their treachery. When he reachedthem they all began wailing and crying. He was affectedby this and he indicated towards his throat suggestingthey would be killed. Thereafter having done that hebecame so grieved at this indiscretion that he could notrest.


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He thereupon came to the Masjid and here at thisspot where a date-tree used to stand, he bound himselfto the trunk saying: As long as my repentance is not

accepted by Allah, I shall not untie myself from here.And Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamhimself mustundo my bonds. When Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhiwasallamheard this he said: If he had come to me Iwould have begged forgiveness on his behalf. Now hehad acted on his own initiative, so how can I untie him

until such a time that his repentance has been accepted.For many days he remained tied there, except for

Salaat and the call of nature. At such times his wife anddaughter used to untie him and then again tied him tothe tree. He remained without food and drink as a resultof which his sight and hearing were affected. Then after

a few days one morning while Rasoolullah sallallahualayhi wasallamwas in tahajjudprayer in the house ofUmme Salamah radhiyallahuanha, he received the goodnews that his tawbah had been accepted. The Sahaabahradhiyallahu anhum conveyed the news to him, andwanted to untie him but he refused, saying: As long as

the Nabee sallallahu alayhi wasallamdoes not untie mewith his blessed hands, I shall not allow anyone else todo so. When Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamentered for Fajr Salaat he untied him.


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4. Ustuwaanah Sareer

Sareer means sleeping place. It is reported thatRasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamused to make itikaaf

here also, and used to sleep here while in itikaaf. Aplatform of wood used to be put here for him to sleepon.

5. Ustuwaanah Ali radhiyallahu anhu

Also known as Ustuwaanah Mahras or Hars. Hars

means to watch or protect. This used to be the placewhere some of the Sahaabah radhiyallahuanhumused tosit when keeping watch or acting as gatekeepers. Aliradhiyallahuanhuused to be the one who mostly actedas such, for which it is often called Ustuwaanah Aliradhiyallahu anhu. When Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi

wasallamentered the Masjid from the door of Aaishahsradhiyallahuanharoom, he passed this spot.

6. Ustuwaanah Wufood

Wufood means delegations. Whenever deputationsarrived to meet Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamonbehalf of their tribes, they were seated here and here he

used to meet them, conversed with them and taughtthem Deen.

7. Ustuwaanah Tahajjud

It is reported that this was the spot where late atnight a carpet was spread for Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi

wasallamto perform tahajjudprayer, after all the peoplehad left.

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8. Ustuwaanah Jibraeel

This was the usual place where Jibraeel alayhissalaamused to enter to visit Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi

wasallam. Today it cannot be seen as it lies inside thesacred room of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

These are eight special spots mentioned by theulamaa. However, what part of the Masjid is there wherethe holy feet of Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallamdidnot touch or where he and the Sahaabah radhiyallahuanhumdid not say their prayers? In fact what part ofMadeenah is there where these saintly souls did nottread?

Every step taken in Madeenah is a step on holyground.

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WHILE IN MADEENAH MUNAWWARAH

1. Perform each and every fardh Salaat withcongregation in Masjidun Nabawi and remain busy

in duaa,zikrand recitation of the Holy Quraan.Complete the recitation of the Holy Quraan at leastonce and endeavour to complete it in the Masjid.

2. Avoid all prohibited execrable acts and things.

3. Spend as much time as possible inside the Masjid.

When in the Masjid, make niyyah for itikaaf. Naflitikaaf is of any duration. Even one minute naflitikaafis valid.

4. Present yourself at the holy grave as often aspossible and recite salaamin the manner prescribedearlier.

5. Give as much sadaqah (charity) as possible to thepeople of Madeenah and keep as many fasts aspossible.

6. Read durood shareef abundantly with completesincerity and love and do not neglect any sunnahaction.

7. Try to spend at least eight days in MadeenahMunawwarah so that you are able to perform fortySalaat in Masjidun Nabawi. The Holy Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallamsaid, He who performsforty Salaat in my Masjid, in such a way that hedoes not miss a single Salaat, Allah prescribes for

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him freedom from the fire, freedom frompunishment and freedom from hypocrisy.

Musnade Ahmad

8. Sincerely repent from all sins. Make a firm intentionnot to go near any sin in future and stay steadfaston it. Bear in mind that you have made this promisein the house of Allah and in the presence of theProphet sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

9. Visit the blessed places of Madeenah Munawwarah,especially:-

a. Jannatul Baqee This is the graveyard ofMadeenah Munawwarah where lie manygreat Companions of the Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallam. Imaam Maalik puts theirnumber at ten thousand from whom the mostprominent is Hadhrat Uthmaan radhiyallahuanhu.

How fortunate are those who are buried here.O Allah, bless me with martyrdom and deathin the sacred city of your Beloved Rasoolsallallahu alayhi wasallam. Aameen

Endeavour to visit the graves in thisgraveyard daily or at least every Friday. Duaaand eesaale thawaab should be made for all.


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b. The Mount Uhud - The Prophet sallallahualayhi wasallamsaid, Uhud is a mountain thatloves us, and we love it.

The visitor should also pay a visit to the gravesof the martyrs of Uhud. The most prominentof them is Hadhrat Hamzah radhiyallahuanhu,the uncle of the Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallam.

Masalah: It is mustahab to visit these graves onThursday.

c. Masjid Qubaa It is best to pay a visit on aSaturday with the intention of both visitingthe Masjid as well as performing Salaat in it.According to an authentic Hadeeth of Tirmizi,Performing Salaat in Masjid Qubaa is equalto performing Umrah. Another Hadeethstates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhiwasallam used to visit Masjid Qubaa everySaturday. (Bukhaari)

10. Appreciate and value every second of your stay inMadeenah Munawwarah. Remember! You maynot get this opportunity again.


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FAREWELL SALAAM AND DEPARTUREFROM MADEENAH MUNAWWARAH

1. Perform two rakaat in Masjidun Nabawi,

preferably in the rawdhah.

2. Offer the farewell salaamto Rasoolullah sallallahualayhi wasallamand his two Companions. (In themanner prescribed on Page 13.)

3. Facing qiblah, pray for your needs and for

acceptance of yourHajj(or Umrah) and Ziyaarah.Pray also for a safe return to your home and thatthis should not be your last journey to Makkah orMadeenah. This duaashould cover all Deenias wellas worldly needs. Remember your family, friends,relatives and all Muslims. Do remember thishumble writer too. Let the tears flow at the time ofparting. If sincere, these tears can be a sign ofacceptance. When tears do not flow then at leastimitate those who cry.

4. With a heart, struck with grief of separation, departin the sunnahmanner with duroodshareefflowingfrom your lips.

May Allah accept your Ziyaarah and bless us withopportunities to visit the sacred places again andagain. Aameen

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Some Aadaab

SOME AADAAB

1. One should not turn his back towards the grave,not even in salaat nor out of it. In salaat, try at all

times to stand in such a position where neither onesfront, nor back is towards the grave. Apart fromsalaat there cannot be any possible reason why theback should be turned towards the grave.

2. When at any time one has to pass in front of thegrave, stand quietly for a while and say salaambefore proceeding. Some ulamaa have said thatshould one even pass the Masjid on the outsideone should even read the salaamfrom there.

3. Whilst inside the Masjid, ones eyes should be fixedon the sacred room wherein lies the Prophetsallallahu alayhi wasallam. When outside the Masjidthen one should time and again gaze at the GreenDome. Inshaa-Allah this will be a rewarded act.

4. Be very careful of your behaviour. Do not raiseyour voice. Refrain from worldly talks in theMasjid. Do not be rude or harmful to others.

5. Bear all hardships and difficulties with a smile. Donot complain.

6. Honour and respect all inhabitants of MadeenahMunawwarah. Deal with them with love andkindness. Even if they are perhaps unjust or unkindto you, bear it with patience. Do not quarrel or

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