Ziarah to Jabal Uhud early morning of Juma’ah with visitors.
Jabal Rumah to the left. Ulema say that Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam received his battle injury at the place in the middle foreground approxiamately where the darker stone beyond the concrete strip is located. Jabal Habshi in the background with the Royal Palace on top, where Dajjal will look down upon Haram.
Looking at Jabal Rumah, the Archer’s Hill, from where the battle took place.
These makeshift markets are far too numerous, making the movement of visitors difficult. Construction is underway of a formal building for trading.
From Jabal Uhud part way to the cave (1, 2) where the Sahabah RadhiAllahu anahum carried our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam when he was wounded. The minarets of Haram in the distance to the left. The authorities have announced plans to relocate all buildings from the foothills of Jabal Uhud. Whether this happens remains to be seen, it would be a massive project, and certainly an admirable concept to preserve the natural features of Jabal Uhud, Bab Al-Jannah.
Jabal Uhud glowing with love for us, and we love it, as Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam said! Taken from just below the cave.
From the same place, looking to the right. All of these houses would be demolished if the plan is executed. The rooftops are fascinating. Some are carpeted, others had fresh foliage spread over the area, maybe as insulation against the heat.
The rugged terrain. The two white dots were part of a group walking along the top!
Alhumdulillah when we first arrived we were the only ones, before a van load of Turkish pilgrims arrived. And Alhumdulillah there was no sign of the "vice squad" who recently have been making their presence felt demanding that people do not visit the cave, and making all sorts of threats!
Herds of inquisitive goats are always scrambling about, obviously gaining nourishment from this blessed mountain, where it is said everything from it is Shifa’. I did not notice when I quickly took this photo the graffiti "heart" painted on the rock with La ilaha illAllah below it! Pity I cannot upload the larger images to the blog as much is lost when compressed.
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. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
Subhanallah, so many stories those rocks must hold! I can’t imagine any other place more fitting to have a rock with a heart and the testification of LaillahaillAllah!! Jazakiallah Khair sister for continually sharing with us the images and beauty of that Blessed City. May Allah azawajal forever connect our hearts with the testimony LaillahaillAllah, ameen.
Comment by ikramuddin — April 14, 2007 @ 10:02 pm
Assalamu Alaikum,
We all loved the beautiful photos.Mashallah.
Were dying to go and visit Mount Uhud.We never knew that the up cave was up so high and so steep.
Wassalams.
From all of us.
Comment by Darulkhair children — April 15, 2007 @ 2:14 am
assalamu alaikum,
love the goats…and of course Jabal Uhud !
Jazakallah.
Wassalam,
Umm Yusuf
Comment by Umm Yusuf — April 15, 2007 @ 8:14 am
assalamualaikum ww
WOW!
jazakillah for yourtime and energy spent in allowing us to share your experiences too..
please do continue remebering my family and i in your special dua.
Comment by tasnim — April 15, 2007 @ 3:26 pm
Alhumdulillah. keep up the good work. just checking out other blogsome blogs since minse down at the moment… nice place… good views
Comment by jamal — April 15, 2007 @ 7:41 pm
Assalamu alaikum,
Brother Ikramuddin
As I sat so peacefully on Jabal Uhud it was the silence that struck me…not an ordinary silence. I really do not know how to explain, as though one really was sitting in another world, with eons of stories to tell and share. I feel if they do clear all the houses from around the foothills it will give dignity back to this dear mountain, maybe making the connection even stronger, Allahu ‘Alum.
Darul Khair children, it is not so steep, Insha’Allah you will manage easily. Make Du’a that we go when the “authorities” are busy elsewhere. Sometimes the goats are perched…if goats can perch:) are precariously on top of the peak of that left section above the cave. It is so funny as they peer down from there, and they jump and play all the time, how wonderful for them to spend their time on Jabal Uhud!
Sister Tasnim, your name is permanently in my book I take to Rowdha with me! Alhumdulillah a comer to this humble space. Brother Jamal, I too did not have access to blogsome for a few hours today. I posted on the forum, where many had sent in the same complaint, and within minutes things were back to normal. Maybe do the same if you are still having trouble.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — April 15, 2007 @ 8:49 pm