Details of various curtains that once graced the Hujrah, the Honoured Room of the most honoured of creation, Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
Almutawaj belkarama
The one crowned with miracles
Almuzallal belghamama
The one shaded by clouds
Allah’s peace and blessings be upon the Prophet and his family.
This was the gold medallion shaped embroidered motif that used to cover the Muwajaha, exquisite!
Qur’anic verses and Salawaat adorn one of the curtains that used to surround the Abode of our Blessed Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
The first cover sent from Istanbul to Madinah, woven during the reign of Sultan Ahmad 1. Old covers would be sent back to Istanbul by the current Amir at the time and taken to the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari RadhiAllahu anhu where they would be displayed for some time before being sent to the Apartments of the Holy Mantle in the Topkapi Palace Museum.
Some narrations say it was the mother of Haroon Rashid, the Abbasid Caliph (786-809 CE) who donated the first curtain for the Hujrah, others say it was the wife. And Allah the Almighty knows best.
After that it was the Prime Minister of Egypt who ordered a white curtain decorated and embellished with Surah Yasin. Two years later the Caliph sent violet curtains with his name being the main motif! The next one recorded was black, which accompanied his mother when she came for Hajj, and then another sent to be placed over these two, forming three layers.
Thereafter, every six years a Kiswa made of white silk embroidered with gold and silver from Egypt was provided.
Kiswa al-Saadat, the Curtain of Bliss
When the Ottomans were in control they established the green curtain with red and gold calligraphy features as above.
Detail of the above,bearing inscriptions and greetings of peace and praise for The Holy Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
These designs are stunning, not only for their artisitic merit, which is superlative, but for the fact that they all once veiled our Blessed Rasulullah SallAllahu alaihi wasallam! Allahu Akbar!
All of these examples are in the Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, and if unable to visit Turkey then vicariously travel to see these Mubarak relics in the magnificent volume, The Sacred Trusts.
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,
“Qur’anic verses and Salawaat adorn one of the curtains that used to surround the Abode of our Blessed Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.”
Subhan Allah
Comment by Farah — February 10, 2008 @ 11:24 pm
Assalamualaikum Dearest Sister,
Ya Raab! How it must have felt to be one of those honoured to be allowed to enter within the confines of those magnificent curtains! The images and commentary you’ve shared are simply beautiful, Jazakiallah khair dear sister.
May we all be amongst those for whom is written the company of Al-Habib salallahualaihiwasalam on THAT DAY, ameen.
Comment by ikramuddin — February 11, 2008 @ 2:18 am
assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh
beautiful post.
Please give our salams to our Beloved Prophet (SalAllahu alayhi wa salam wa ala aalihi), May we always be with the Prophet (SalAllahu alayhi wa salam wa ala aalihi).
Ya Taiba! al Madad Ya Rasool Allah!
duas please.
wasalam
Comment by faqir — February 11, 2008 @ 2:54 am
Asalamu’alaikum dear al-Miskeenah: ) et al
Alhamdulillah. How beautiful. Thank you so much.
May Allah be pleased with you…all: )
Angels contend
To descend
And intend
To attend
And blessings send
Without end
This portend
Do comprehend
Far from pretend
To love transcend
When in the end
We ascend
To the One
True Friend
Comment by naqsh1 — February 11, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
Salams
Ameen to all the above dua’a
Subhan’Allah! a feast for the eyes and soul…Jazakillah khair.
May our gaze always be upon that which increases us in love for him Sallalahu alayhi wasallam.
Ameen
love & dua
:)
Comment by Halima — February 11, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
Assalamu alaikum
Dear Ukht Farah, the heart rarely misses a beat without SubhanAllah with the realization of the Ni’amah of being of the Ummah of Al-Mustafa SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, SubhanAllah!
Dear Brother Ikramuddin, may we all eternally be with our Beloved SallAllahu alaihi wasallam where curtains are non-existent, Ameen Ameen Ameen.
Salam and Du’a conveyed upon the fragrant breeze this afternoon Dear Faqir.
Your contributions inspire and uplift Dear Naqsh1!
O One True Friend
we recommend
that You suspend
the rules we bend.
Help us mend
and truly depend
on all You extend
and lend.
We never mean to offend
O One True Friend.
Ameen thumma Ameen Dear Halima Bheti , these beautiful symbols of adoration in the form of decoration indeed transport the heart to realms of feasting and celebration.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 11, 2008 @ 9:42 pm
Salaam Dearest Sister:
Ameen to all the beautiful prayers above.
Another blessing from the root of the root of tree of Love. You beautiful photos and words add love to the embroidery of the curtains, as is fitting to the most gentle and soft spoken and kind and generous and noble and last Prophet (pbuh).
Ya Haqq!
Comment by Irving — February 11, 2008 @ 10:02 pm
As-salaamu’alaykum wa Rahmatu Llahi wa Barakatuhu my dearest sister,
Ameen.
Masha’Allah, everything is so beautiful. Jazak’Allah for sharing this with us.
Wa’alaykum as-salaam
Lots of Love
Farhana
Comment by Farhana — February 12, 2008 @ 1:21 am
Assalamu alaikum Dear Irving Darvish and Dear Sister Farhana, may the Muhabbah we have for all things connected to the Mahbub, the most loved, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam be forever embroidered in our hearts, Ameen.
Wassalamu alaikum
almiskeenah
Comment by almiskeenah — February 12, 2008 @ 11:22 pm
assalammu alaikum dear sister, ramadan kareem! what beautiful pictures you have over there, sister may i use your pictures on my blog, i will mention your blog as a reference.
thank you, may Allah bless
Comment by Elfatih — September 7, 2009 @ 1:50 am
Assalamu alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
Elfatih,
May you and yours continue to glow in all the joys of this most Mubarak Ramadhan, Ameen.
JazakumuLlahu khaira for asking! I do not mind others using posts by linking back to the site. Alhumdulillah for the efforts you are making for this glorious Deen. May Allah Ta’ala continue to bless you all with tawfiq, Ameen.
Wassalamu alaikum
Comment by almiskeenah — September 7, 2009 @ 9:36 pm