Online Newsletter Vol.01. No. 3 – 25 Zulqadah1433/ 12 October 2012
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NEWSLETTER VOL.01.NO.3
25 Zulqadah1433/12 October 2012
VISIT TO MADINA MUNAWWARAH
To visit Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam is amongst the greatest of virtue. There is no bounty greater than this. Very fortunate are those who benefit from this Noor and light; and extremely unfortunate is that person who does not benefit from this visit.
It is preferable to first perform Haj and then visit Madina Munawwarah, if Madina Munawwarah is not en route to Makkah, so that one can purify himself and then present himself in the Court of the Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
It is related in one Hadith: “My intercession becomes Waajib (obligatory) for one who visits me.”
In another Hadith it is related that: “Anyone who visits me and his only object is to visit me and he has no other motive, I will intercede for him on the day of Qiyaamah.”
In another Hadith it is stated: “Anyone who makes Haj and then visits me will get the reward of two accepted Haj and anyone who comes to Madina Munawwarah to visit me with the intention of Thawaab and reward, then he will be my neighbour on the Day of Qiyaamah.” [Refer to `Virtues of Haj’ for further details]
AADAAB (ETIQUETTE) OF VISITING RASULULLAH SALLALLAHU ALAYHI WASALLAM
The object of this visit is to draw close to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam, not only physically but even spiritually. En route to Madina Munawwarah remain
engaged in Durud Shareef, Istighfaar, etc.
Some pious servants of Allah have found reading Surah Kauthar 1 000 times for the Thawaab of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam en route to Madina Munawwarah extremely beneficial.
There is a special group of Malaa’ikah appointed with the task of conveying the Salaams and Durud to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam of those proceeding to Madina Munawwarah.
It has been related in a Hadith that as one draws closer to Madina Munawwarah the Malaa’ikah come and offer presents of mercy. It is extremely important that one should not be neglectful and unmindful at this time.
Our pious predecessors used to enter Madina Munawwarah walking, and bare-footed. Imaam Maalik never rode on any conveyance in Madina Munawwarah and he said: “I feel ashamed to trample that piece of land on which our beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam walked.”…
As you approach Madina Munawwarah it is better to take a bath, or at least perform wudhu, before entering the city. Dress yourself in the best attire and apply Itr. If this is not possible, it can be done once you have settled into your hotel room.
It is Mustahab to give some Sadaqah before visiting Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam. Try and visit Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam as soon as possible…
AADAAB of OF MADINA MUNAWWARA
Try and fulfil the respect due to Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam and this great place. Of course one can never fulfil all its rights therefore always make
Istighfaar for our shortcomings. Value every second here.
Remain engaged in Durud Shareef, Istighfaar, Tilaawat of the Quran-e-Kareem and duaa, etc. Save yourself from vain talk and showing any form of disrespect.
Look at the Hujra Mubaaraka (room in which Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam is resting) and the Green Dome with great love and respect. This is also a source of increasing one’s Imaan.
Do not show any disrespect to any of the servants of this Masjid and exercise patience on any misbehaviour on their part.
Display love and respect for the abodes of Madina Munawwarah and overlook their faults. What greater homes can there be for them, then being the neighbours of Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam?
In one Hadith Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has said: “Madina Munawwarah is my place of Hijrah, and it is my resting place. From here I will be raised on the Day of Qiyaamah. It is my right over my Ummah that they should guard my neighbours and look after them until they abstain from major sins. Anyone who will uphold the respect and honour of my neighbours, I will be his intercessor on the Day of Qiyaamah, and anyone who shows disregard for their honour and respect, Allah Ta’ala will throw him into Jahannum.”…
Exercise caution while here. We are not here to judge others. We should increase our own Ibaadaat, especially Istighfaar and Durud Shareef. Catch up with Qadha Salah if one has any. As we do not know if we will ever return here, we should put a far greater effort in trying to gain as much reward as possible. Also take note that following the Sunnah is a necessary form of aadaab.
When departing from Madina Munawwarah, convey the farewell Salaam on Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam (in the same manner as one offered on arrival here.)
Leave with tears in your eyes and a sad heart at parting from your beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam.
Make duaa that Allah Ta’ala brings you here again and again.
Hajj, Umrah and Ziyaarah.3rd Edition-Shawwaal 1429 – November 2007. Published by Darul Uloom Zakariyya
LATEST NEWS
- Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani Damat Barakatuhu, the nephew of Qadhi Mujahidul Islam Sahib (R.A.) and head of the Islamic Fiqh Academy in India, visited the Darul Uloom last week and addressed the Mishkaat, Dora and Iftaa students on the topic of Fiqh and Iftaa. To listen to the recording, please click here.
- About two weeks back, we experienced a thunderstorm with hail almost the size of golf-balls. Fortunately with the mercy of Allah, no serious damage was caused. See below some of the pictures.
- We are in the process of updating our graduates list. An appeal to all our graduates to please complete the email version of the form here
Q & A from DARUL Iftaa
Question: Are the virtues of performing 40 Salaahs in Madina Munawwarah established from the Ahadith or not?
Answer: Yes it is established from the Ahadith. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam has said: “Who ever performs 40 Salaahs (8 days) consecutively in my masjid (Masjid Nabawi) without missing a single Salah, he is granted freedom from the fire (of Jahannam), safety from punishment and freedom from hypocrisy.”
(Majma al-Zawaid Vol. 4, pg. 8)
Question: Is the multiplication of the reward of Salah up to 50 000 times in Masjidun Nabawwi confined to the original section of the Masjid during the time of Rasulullah Sallallahu Allahi Wasallam or does it include the extension areas as well?
Answer: No matter how much the Masjidun Nabawwi is extended, all its extensions will be regarded as part and parcel of the Masjid and thus the multiplication of the rewards of Salah performed therein would be the same as the original Masjid area.
And Almighty Allah Knows Best
Fatawa Darul Uloom Zakariyya, Vol. 3, Pg. 474 – 475
GEMS
Hafiz Farooq Mansoor Sahib, a Hifdh Ustadh at the Darul Uloom since its inception, shares with us some sterling advices. To read the biography and advices of Hafiz Sahib, please click here
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