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Masjid Ejabah and Masjid Abi Dhar

 

Masjid Ejabah, also known as Masjid Mu’awiyah, from Banu Mu’awiyah bin ‘Awf. (yellow)

To the north west of our last stop of this "virtual tour" around the precincts of Masjid Nabawi, is Masjid Ejabah. The new section of the main ring road around the central business district is immediately adjacent to the western wall of the Masjid. And as part of the redevelopment, the surrounding older areas to the north and the east are gradually being demolished in readiness for yet more new hotels. Masjid Ejabah is an extremely popular place for Ziarah, especially for the Iranians, with numerous street vendors taking advantage of this by setting their trinkets out on the pavement, while opposite the Masjid is a public hospital, making this a very congested area.

The significance of the location, and name of this Masjid, is because the Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam supplicated to Allah Ta’ala three times with Allah Ta’ala answering two of his SallAllahu alaihi wasallam requests, but forbade the third. The Arabic word "ejabah" in English closely meaning "responding".

It is reported by Muslim, that ‘Amir bin Sa’d narrated from his father: One day The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam came from Al-’Aliyah, passing by the mosque of Banu Mu’awiyah, where he SallAllahu alaihi wasallam went in and offered two Rak’ahs, and we prayed behind him. After the Salat Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam made a long Du’a to Allah Ta’ala. He then came to us and said, "I asked my Lord three things and He granted me two but withheld one. I begged my Lord that my Ummah should not be destroyed due to famine, and He granted me this. And I begged my Lord that my Ummah should not be destroyed by drowning (by deluge) and He granted me this. And I begged my Lord that my Ummah should not be destroyed by fighting amongst each other, but He did not grant this."

Masjid Abi Dhar (lime)

Continuing North West, crossing a major intersection and then meandering through some of the older alley ways, we reach Masjid Abi Dhar. This is also a very busy area, as the main transport terminal is directly opposite, where commuters to all major cities across the Kingdom arrive and depart from. This is a temporary location as plans have been made for a huge underground transport hub at the place where Masjid Sabaq was recently demolished in preparation for this project. The following is an artist’s impression of the hotel/commercial complex to be built above the terminal, a city in itself!

 

And Allah Almighty knows best, as the company who initially began this project, along with several other major ones in the CBD are apparently facing some problems. Anyway, a slight diversion, back to Masjid Abi Dhar.

Masjid Abi Dhar, also known as Masjid Sajdah, is approximately 900 metres north of Masjid Nabawi. At the time of the Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam it was a garden of the Baitul-Maal. It is narrated that Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Auf RadhiAllahu anhu was praying behind Rasulullah SallAllahu Alaihi wasallam, when he went into a very long prostration. After Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Auf RadhiAllahu anhu said to the Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wasallam: "Oh Prophet of Allah you prostrated for so long that I feared Allah Ta’ala had taken your soul." The Prophet SallAllahu Alaihi wasallam said: "Jibreel Alaihi Salam came with a message from Allah Ta’ala: "He who sends salutations and peace upon you, I shall send mercy and blessings upon him," I prostrated in gratitude of this bounty of Allah Ta’ala."

Insha’Allah, may Allah Ta’ala increase us all in Iman and love for Him, and His Habib SallAllahu alaihi wasallam by learning about the Mubarak places and incidents from the enlightened years of Islam in this Radiant, Enlightened City. Ameen. May our hearts absorb the significance of the chapters from the life of our Beloved Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, contemplating the depth of all the stories and events from the life of the Best of Creation; pondering on the messages of the Ahadith and how to relate the lessons to our lives today.
Allah Ta’ala willed that infighting amongst the Ummah becomes a major obstacle in their existence. He wants Muslims to acquire the attributes that would enable them to live together harmoniously without infighting. Allah Ta’ala says in the Quran "Be humble to the believers", be merciful to each other. He opened the way for us to gain His pleasure through the real struggle of maximum tolerance to each other through the blessed path of acquiring desired attributes, as exemplified by Sahabah RadhiAllahu anhum, through the shining example of our Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. The Sahabah RadhiAllahu anhum, before Islam, had major tribal and personal fights. However, this changed slowly through acquiring qualities like piety, humbleness, strict following of Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, striving to acquire the true knowledge, the knowledge of Deen, generosity to each other and so many other humbling qualities. May we too strive and turn away from that which does not earn rewards. May we relive these episodes from Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, and have the courage to reform that which is not of benefit.      

Allahumma! Awaken us to the full meanings of our noble heritage, assisting us to attain realization of this outwardly and inwardly.

Allahumma! Make us of the people of light by which we walk among the people. Fill our hearts with vestiges of the light you have blessed this Illuminated City with.

Is he who was dead and We have raised him unto life, and set for him a light wherein he walks among men, as him whose similitude is in utter darkness whence he cannot emerge? (6:122)

Allahumma! May we, through our love of your Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, be delivered from the darkness by loving everything about his SallAllahu alaihi wasallam past. What a refuge we have in You and in all the teachings from You through your Habib SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Make them alive in our hearts. There is no refuge nor rescue from You except in You. We ask You for a glance from You toward us. We ask You for tenderness on Your part for us. We ask You for Your mercy for us by which we may tread the paths of light and purity and by which we will stand firm when creation is shaken with tribulations.

Allahumma! Bring us to life in faith. Cause us to die doing our best. Resurrect us in the company of the master of the worlds, Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.

Allahumma! Look kindly upon the Ummah of Your Beloved SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, with a glance from You. We complain to You for what has befallen us; unbearable harms, the oppression of our enemies, our hankering after the fleeting things of this world, making them our priorities rather than You.

Allahumma! Restore in our hearts the manners of your Beloved SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, the Sunnah of Your Beloved SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Forgive us our past sins and guard us in what remains.

O Most Merciful. The Blessings of Allah upon His Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and his Family and Companions. Alhumdulillahi rRabbil ‘Aalameen.   

 

It has been deemed that this humble speck has been humbled even more over the past few days with computer and internet connection woes. Alhumdulillah ‘ala kulli hal!!!!!!!

 

All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen. 

 

 

 

 

 

It has been deemed that this humble speck has been humbled even more over the past few days with computer and internet connection woes. Alhumdulillah ‘ala kulli hal!!!!!!!

 

All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen.