The courtyard between Maghrib and Esha is like one huge picnic, SubhanAllah. The air seems to be wired to an electrical grid. The moment Adhan revberated across This Luminous City at the beginning of this Mubarak month the atmosphere was plugged into a high voltage of joy and a mass response to obey the command to fast purely for Allah Ta’ala. May the one body of the Ummah be granted success, Ameen.
Hundreds of workers deal with hundreds of ZamZam barrels, while hundreds more wheel away hundreds of tons of rubbish.
The patrols of security men, police, commandos keep the crowds away from this area facing our Beloved Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Seconds before I took this cars were driving up and down here. But I was on a mission for so many to make Du’a and convey Salam; yes you and yours were included!
I was intitially disappointed with this photo, the Dome of Felcity barely visible, until I focused on the shining golden spark above reflecting the golden spark within. Unfortunately the blog limitation on size reduces the effect. Any requests for the original could be emailed, Insha’Allah.
Pallets of these wooden partitions were stacked in one area. The little kitten was sprawled out on this one, obviously finding the day of fasting a little exhausting.
Construction on the courtyard continues throughout Taraweh until Fajr. May we remember all the labourers in our Du’a as they devote to maintaining and improving the Haramain for the benefit of all.
Looking towards Bab Salam during Taraweh. The partial figure on the right was one of the security men, who was wagging his finger at me after I had taken this photo. I do not understand why they are so worried about taking pictures when all prayers are televized and camera phones are clicking everywhere.
Du’a for day four of Ramadhan from dear Irving Darvish’s inspirational blog. Visit his post where a beautiful Du’a is awaiting to be said for each of the thirty days.
"ALLAH, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your commands, let me taste the sweetness of Your remembrance, grant me, through Your graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me, with Your protection and cover, O the most discerning of those who see."
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.
as-salaamu alaikum khala Noor,
I can imagine you ‘on a mission’!!! May Allah ta’ala accept it from you, amin,
love
farah
Comment by Farah — September 16, 2007 @ 2:51 am
Assalaamu ‘alaikum dear sis!
Could I please request the photo of the blessed dome inshaAllah?
JazakAllah khairan.
Duas xxx
Comment by Syma — September 16, 2007 @ 6:40 am
Alhamdulillah! May Allah clear all obstacles from your path on your mission for the enlightenment of us all with your beautiful words and pictures. Please make dua for this unworthy darvish, dear Sister.
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — September 16, 2007 @ 7:52 am
Assalamualaikum dear sister,
Simply beautiful! Jazakallah khair for continually sharing with us the beauty of that Majestic city.
Comment by ikramuddin — September 16, 2007 @ 11:00 am
Assalaam Alaikum dear sister,
Ramadan Mubarak to you and your family!
Alhamdulillah!
Jazaak Allah for these pictures which inspite of being so far away, we can fortunately visualize through your efforts. May Allah ta’ala reward all your deeds. Ameen.
Dear sister, please remember me in your duas.
seema
Comment by sf — September 17, 2007 @ 6:15 am
beautiful pictures mashallah
Jazakallah for sharing
Wassalam
Comment by umm yusuf — September 17, 2007 @ 7:07 am
Assalamu-alaikum dear sister, lovely pictures!!!!Jazakallah for making the effort and sha
ring, wassalam
ps:Thanks for the Duas u made for us during the trip
Comment by saimah — September 17, 2007 @ 9:47 am
assalamualaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu
dearest sister, if only you knew how much the dua you make for us is appreciated…may Allah accept our duas for each other always ameen. how i yearn to be there…jazakiAllah khairan for giving some sort of satisfaction to my yearning heart with your time and effort you put into this blog. alhumdulillah, i thatnk Allah for letting me stumble upon your blog. it truely is a window looking into madinah, bringing in the ‘light and fragrance’ of madinah sharih into my home. may Allah reward you with the best of both worlds for all of this inshaAllah ameen.. plz continue makeing special dua for my family and i to soon become residents of madinah munawwara ameen, and conveying our salaam to ou beloved NAbi salallau alayhi wasallam ameen!ya rabbal ‘aalameen!luv and duas always, Tasnim
Comment by tasnim — September 17, 2007 @ 12:21 pm
Jazaqh Allah khair for this wonderful blog, it’s truly an alchemy to the aching heart. Your duas and thoughts for all of us out here in cyber-space is much appreciated. In my own unworthy manner I too pray for you dear sister that Allah continues to shower His abundant love and mercy on you and your family.
Take Care,
Shahida
Comment by shahida — September 17, 2007 @ 5:02 pm
Assalamu alaikum, Dear ALL….Ameen thumma Ameen for all the glowing words….may all our Du’a shine to the heavens. You all will continue to be in my Adiyah during these special days and nights….sorry I am not able to convey Salam from the Rowdha like the brothers…Insha’Allah outside the Abode of the Chosen One SallAllahu alaihi wasallam suffices.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — September 17, 2007 @ 11:54 pm