Beware of immodesty! Here where Allah’s Beloved is!
To where the Divine look is directed; Maqam al-Mustafa this is!
Only if you resolve to act modestly, Nabi, go in this shrine,
There where angels go round, and whereat prophets always kiss!
The poet Nabi from here
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"Burhan ad-din Ibrahim al-Maliki (rahimah-Allahu ta’ala) from here, who passed away in 799 A.H. (1397), told about a very poor man who went to the Hujrat as-Saada and said, ‘Oh Rasul-Allah! I am hungry.’ After a while, someone came and took him to his house and served him food. When the poor man said that his prayer had been accepted, the host said, ‘My Brother! You left your family at home and had a long, strenuous journey to visit Rasulullah; is it appropriate to enter Rasulullah’s audience for a morsel of food? You should have asked for Paradise and endless favors in that high, noble audience. Allahu ta’ala does not refuse requests there.’ Those who attain the honor of visiting Rasulullah should pray for him to intercede for them on the Day of Judgement. More here
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Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “My shafa’at (intercession on the Day of Qiyamah) is Waajib (on me) for the one who visit my grave.”
More on Ziyarat of our Nabi Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa from Talim-ul-Haq
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As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Rasul Allah
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Nabiyy Allah
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Habib Allah
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Khayra Khaliqillah
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Ahmed
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Muhammad
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Muzzamil
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Mudath’thir
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Hashir
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Mahi
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Aaqib
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Khayra Khaliqillah
As-Salatu was Salamu alayka ya Sayyidi ya Afdal al-Khalq
Habib Ali Jifri from here
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When final entrance to Madina is imminent together with Salawaat (Durood) this duaa should be recited:
"O Allah, verily this is the bounty of Thy Nabi Sal’am. Let it b e for me a means of refuge from the fire of hell, a refuge from punishment and a refuge against the trials of the reckoning."
Pray then for the attainment of the blessings of the Holy City, and for the guidance to uphold the sanctity of Madina, while also praying for help to avoid any undesirable acts.
Hazrat Ibn Ameerul Haaj Rah writes in his book ‘Madkhal’: "With utmost respect and humility more than can ever be written here should one stand in this auspicious spot because there one stands before the only intercessor whose intercession is sure to be accepted by Allah. Whoever intended visiting his home, reaches his desires, aims and whoever had presented himself to the door of his house will not return from there disappointed. Whoever prayed to Allah through his waseelah, has his prayer answered. Whoever asks, receives. These things are proved by the experience of man. For this reason the more respectful and humble one appears in his presence, the better it is for oneself. Indeed one should have the idea in mind that: "Here I stand in his presence as if he is still alive, because as for the knowledge of the position and condition of his Ummat and their intentions are concerned, Rasulullah Sal’am knows of it now in death as he knew about the Ummat in his lifetime." (Madkhal vol.1)
More here
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After typing up yesterdays post I discovered this site today with all the 40 stories relating episodes from our illustrious predecessors…. I include the following which was mentioned in a talk given by a visiting Maulana recently, bringing the gathering to tears.
Story No. 13: (Episode)
Hazrat Sayyed Ahmad Rifa’ee Rah is very well known as one of the foremost saints and mystics of Islaam. In the year 555 A.H. he went for Haj. Thereafter he visited Madina and standing in front of the grave of Rasulullah Sal’am he recited the following couplets:
"From far off the thee did I send my soul,
On my behalf to greet you in your resting place,
Here now O Rasulullah Sal’am is my body to greet you,
Stretch forth your hand that my lips may kiss you."
Indeed was the hand of Rasulullah Sal’am stretched from the grave and in the presence of an estimated 90 thousand visitors did Sayyed Ahmad kiss it. (See Al Haawee by Suyuti)
They had the good fortune of seeing our Beloved Rasulullah SallAllahu laihi wasallam’s hand. Among those present was the great saint Hazrat Qutbi Rabbani Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani Rahmatullah alaihi (Al Bayan Al Mushayyad)
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When the blessed sanctuary comes into vision, it is better to be on foot. Cry, bow your head, lower your gaze and if possible, walk bare footed.
When you see the lightsome dome, increase salutations uponhim sallAllahu ‘alaihi wasallam.
When you reach the blessed city, become encapsulated in the remembrance of the beauty of the beloved sallAllahu ‘alaihi wasallam. From here.
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Two pages of the main salutations offered at the Abode of our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
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Visiting The Messeger Of Allah, Shaykh Muhammad Al Yaqoubi
This Historic class was taught in Madina Munawwara during the Rihla program. Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi delivers an amazing talk about how to visit the Messenger of Allah. The proper way of entering Masjid an Nabawi, the proper way of giving salaams, the Adab of inward and outward, the Adab in the city of Madina, and much, much more. This 2 CD Set is a must not only for anyone who is planning to make the pilgrimage of Hajj or Umrah, but for anyone who wants to get closer to the Messenger of Allah.
Tracks (CD 1)
- Al-Hammami Nasheed
- Neighbors of the Messenger of Allah
- Guests of the Messenger of Allah
- Description of His Beauty
- The Perfect Human
- His Inner Beauty: His Knowledge
- His Favors to Us
- Our Prayers upon Him
- Why We Don’t See Him in Our Dreams
Track (CD 2)
- The Adab of the Outward: Taking a Shower
- Greeting Him (pbuh): Giving Salaam
- Asking Him for Intercession
- Making Du’a in Front of the Holy Shrine
- The Room of Sayyida ‘Aisha & the Holy Grave
- Visiting Sayyiduna Abu Bakr & Sayyiduna Omar
- Describing al-Rawdah al-Sharifah
- The Adab in al-Madinah
- Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi’s Biography.
Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Rahmatullahi ‘alaih composed yet one more salaam in Urdu with 45 verses, also given in Hadaaiqi Bakhshish (Gardens of Gifts) whose chorus is the universally familiar Yaa Nabi Salaam ‘Alaika. Its opening couplet is:
Mustafa Khairul Waraa Ho
Sarware har Dosaraa Ho
Apne Ach-chon ka Tasadduq
Ham Bhadon ko bhi Nibhaho
Mustafa you are the best of creation
You are the leader of both the worlds
For the sake of your good followers
Take in your fold us sinners as well.
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Complaint and prayer at Rawdha
Peace and Blessings be upon the Holy Prophet
Round you the universe rotates,
From you I beg a kindly glance.
My knowledge, thought meditation are you,
My boat, ocean and storm are you.
The shrine of your street is my refuge, hopefully have I run unto you.
Ah! The agony of my body and soul,
A glance of yours is the sovereign remedy.
Like Busiri I beg deliverance from you,
That the day that was may never return again.
Your mercy on the sinners is greater,
In forgiveness it is like mother’s love.
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"If you desire my life, I will sacrifice it. If you desire my wealth I will give it. But, there is one thing that I will never sacrifice, and that is, the love and reverence for the beloved Sayyiduna Rasulullah Salla Allahu ‘alayhi wa ‘aalihi wa Sallam." From here.
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And even though the folowing is not directly about Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, I have included it as the majority of the Ummah who travel here are blessed with being at the Ka’abah, and this collection is so moving, SubahAllah.
Hazrat Ibn Abbas R.A. reports that the Messenger of Allah said: "One hundred and twenty mercies descend upon the Ka’ba every day and night; sixty for those performing tawaaf, forty for those performing salaah and twenty for those merely looking at Ka’ba".
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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.
Assalamualaikum sister,
Once again I’m at a loss for words… Jazakiallah Khair for the amazing previous two posts. Such beautiful advice and moving tales from the Giants of our Deen, may Allah Azawajal be pleased with them all and may He Subhanawatala favour us all with even a hint of the immense love they had for Al-Habib, The Mercy to Mankind Salallahualaihiwasalam, ameen
Comment by ikramuddin — July 4, 2007 @ 9:54 am
Assalamu alaikum dear brother Ikramuddin,
Ameen thumma Ameen.
“O messenger of the one God! I am a stranger,
Succor me, O refuge of the strangers!
O messenger of the one God! a poor man am I,
Help me, O helper of the poor!
O messenger of the one God! I am ill and weak,
Heal me, for you are sought for healing.
O messenger of the one God! if you do not help me
To whom could I look to be my recourse?”
(Nabhani)
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — July 4, 2007 @ 9:57 pm