Updates on constuction around Masjid Nabawi from this afternoons wanderings….
Salatul Asr with the single Saff extending from Bab Salam with the single outdoor umbrella…
..many of the pillars are stripped bare like this one as part of the preparation for the installation of the outdoor umbrellas….
…these two photos (grabbed from online long ago…apologies for not knowing who to thank for these) are of some of the six existing umbrellas in the two open courtyards inside Masjid Nabawi…looking almost balletic in their unfurling….all the work in the outside courtyard is in preparation for almost two hundred umbrellas to be installed…
…they operate on a hydraulic system, explaining why the entire marble area has to be lifted to lay pipes and cables necessary for this….
….one of the completed areas…now deserted after the crowds of Hajj, SubhanAllah….and the sky so blue after days of cloud…and the sun so warm before the chilly evening…changes; the exquisite constant rhythm of change…
…Masjid to the left, Jannatul Baqi to the right and Jabal Uhud peeking from the distance…
….just days ago this was hustle and bustle with hawkers….
…the eastern carpark and courtyard extension…each week sees the ground level being extended…
….Jannatul Baqi fence in the distance….
….looking towards the northern side of the Masjid….ripped up after the last of the Hujjaj left…
…same side just before Esha…
JUMA’AH MUBARAK!
Durood ibn Kasir Rahmatullah alaihi.
When the time of death arrived for Khalid ibn Kasir Rahmatullah alaihi people around him found a scroll made of paper with something emblazoned upon it. This was: “O Khalid ibn Kasir! You are liberated from the fire of hell.” When the people saw this piece of paper, they were greatly amazed and everyone immediately gathered at his house. They learnt about his excellence from his family members. Everyone became baffled and exclaimed: “What is this?” Thereupon his family members related that: “Khalid ibn Kasir Rahmatullah alaihi recited this Durood Sharif every eve of Juma’ah with the utmost reverence and sincerity. By virtue of this Allah Ta’ala informed him of his forgiveness and liberation from the fire of hell.” Therefore whosoever even now wishes to die as a faithful believer and also attain salvation, he should recite this Durood Sharif ten thousand times on the eve of Juma’ah. Then if Allah Ta’ala Wills, at the time of his death, he will die with Iman. Such Grace and Bounty will be bestowed upon him, that everyone will become baffled.
JUMA’AH MUBARAK!
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.
Asalamu’alaikum on this most blessed of days dear al-Miskeenah: )
You must be sick of my gibberish by now. Yes?: )
Hmm…OK, I’ll assume no then: )
I don’t like change
It’s all so very strange
For better or for worse
I’d like it all to reverse
We need things that are built to last I’m often told
But what about the gifts of the past now we’re getting old?
I need something that I can recognise
Not something for which I have to apologise
Places sweetened through the centuries
Fragrance for our memories
Sigh I don’t know…my dear al-Miskeenah
But…don’t you miss when life was greener?
I really don’t like change at all
It’s all so very strange as I recall
Khair, Juma’ah Mubarak to one and all: )
Comment by naqsh1 — February 1, 2008 @ 5:47 am
Juma’ah mubarak to all!!!!! great pics sister,thanks for sharing
wassalam
Comment by saimah — February 1, 2008 @ 11:49 am
jazakallah for sharing of Darood Sharif
Comment by saimah — February 1, 2008 @ 11:51 am
Assalamu alaikum Dear Naqsh1….no never! the inner child in me loves to giggle Alhumdulillah! maybe others would like to join us
??
We may not like this constant change
But need to accept the vast range
As all is from our Lord
Who also provides us with a sword
That can slice and cut any word
in this dunyawi world.
I only miss that which was long ago
When Al-Mustafa walked to and fro
And all faces were aglow
With a quality of Iman we no longer know
May He Who is the Master of Plans
Bless His creation across all lands
As only He satisfies all our demands
And calms the heart and soul to be
Content with all decreed by He.
Insha’Allah, Dear Sister Saimah may the pictures continue to strengthen your intention to visit soon, Ameen. I posted that Durood but never feel I could achieve such a number…maybe if my intention was firm it could be possible…maybe we should both agree to try it, with Naqsh1 joining us, along with any other volunteers??? We could set the date and at least see how we go?
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 1, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
Assalamu’alaikum
Jummah Mubarak to all
Jazakumallah Khair for another AWESOME post…!
Fantastic idea to have a collective recitation…count me in! : )
Dear ‘Naqsh1’ LOVING your lyrical comments. You have a real gift masha’Allah.
May Allah ta’ala allow us all to use our talents in the best way possible.
In need of your dua’a
p.s I am curious- Where did you get a copy of the book of Durood Sharif by Sahibzadah Riaz Ahmad??
Comment by Halima — February 1, 2008 @ 3:43 pm
Jummah Mubarak dearest Sister
May Allah bless you for the good you do. Ameen.
What beautiful and interesting photos. You really should publish a photo book about the changes, showing how slowly the city was transformed. That is, if it is ever done changing
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — February 1, 2008 @ 6:33 pm
Assalamu Alaykum sis,
Where were you born? I wish I lived in Mdainah. Pleaske make du’a that Allah Ta’ala accepts all my du’as and allows me to enter Makkah and Madinah again to do Hajja nd my family also. Ameen.
Du’as requested,
Wassalam.
Comment by Aishah — February 1, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
Assalamualiakum dearest sister,
Jazakiallah khair the continued updates
The images are always a welcomed sight!
Count me in for the Durood, inshallah
Comment by ikramuddin — February 1, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
Asalamu’alaikum again: ) dear al-Miskeenah, thank you for your beautiful response. WoW! You’re a natural: ) It’s much more pleasing & expressive than prose isn’t it? Your words have a beautiful rhythm and bring poignant images to the mind…SubhanAllah! And I do hope others join us. Thank you again. Regarding the Durood Sharif, I’m sure your intention is already firm enough to complete this number due to your nearness to our Benefactor SalAllahu Alaihi Wasallam: ) But the more that benefit the merrier, so yes, let’s present a collective reading InshaAllah: )
Dear sister Halima, thank you for your encouraging words. I thought maybe I was becoming a bit annoying. My vocabulary is no better than anybody else’s, I just juggle words around throw them in the air and then make a prayer: ) Allah Subhana wa Ta’ala has given each one of us so many gifts, so we all have it in us, these little ‘talents’ just need to be enticed to the surface and encouraged: )
Comment by naqsh1 — February 2, 2008 @ 1:32 am
assalamualaykum dear khala noor…the idea reg reading durood collectively:beleiev it or not my dad and i just agreed to start 1000 durud tunjina now to finish before tues morning, for ease in all matters, making the correct decision, shifa, protection etc etc…set the date and count me in for the above durood, inshaAllah..humbly requesting special dua from all reading this…lots of love and dua,ws Tasnim
Comment by tasnim — February 2, 2008 @ 1:43 am
Assalamu alaikum Dear Sisters Halima and Tasnim and Brothers Naqsh1 and Ikramuddin, will keep you posted about the Durood, may out intentions already be written, Ameen. And the book information will appear soon, Insha’Allah.
I think the changes will be about for quite some time Dear Irving Darvish by the lool of so many plots of land awaiting development alongside huge expanses of the older areas already designated for demolition,and we are in the fringe of one of these. Du’a that our next move from here is to that wonderful estate called Jannatul Baqi where all the homes and garments are of uniform design! Ameen.
JazakumuLlahu khairan for your encouraging words Dear Naqsh1, and Masha’Allah Tasnim for such a powerful sharing with your father, what a special relationship you must have…may Allah Ta’ala preserve it and make it an inspiration for others, Ameen. Have been offering Du’a in Rowdha for you all during these very quiet times, Alhumdulillah.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 2, 2008 @ 11:47 pm
Assalamu alaikum Dear Sister Aishah, please forgive me, I overlooked your comment and just realized now. I was born is Australia. Insha’Allah your desire to be here for Hajj is made a reality for you and your family. Keep you in my Du’a
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 6, 2008 @ 10:47 pm