The Secrets of Mecca and Madina and stories of Hajj
Some Rare Known Facts about Hajr e Aswad - the black stone of Kaaba Hajr e Aswad (the Kaaba black stone)is a stone from Paradise Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The Black Stone came down from Jannah (Paradise).”(At-Tirmidhi, Sunan, hadith no. 877, and classified as authentic hadith by Sheikh Al-Albaani in his book Sahih At-Tirmidthi,…
Virtual visit software for Masjid Nabawi: Do you want to visit Masjid Nabawi right now? With advancement in technology, alhumdulillah we are able to get a feel of Masjid Nabawi through the Virtual visit software for Masjid Nabawi. I really enjoyed visiting Masjid Nabawi virtually and I am sharing the link with you all so you can enjoy it too. Don't forget to read Darud and salam :) اللهم…
What is Rawdah? The Rawdah is part of the Prophet’s mosque,located between the Prophet and Aisha’s house, peace be upon them, and between the Prophet’s Minbar (or pulpit). Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said :That which is between my house" and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise. " مَا بَيْنَ بَيْتِي وَمِنْبَرِي رَوْضَةٌ مِنْ رِيَاضِ الْجَنَّةِ " . The Raudah ul jannah opens for a short time…
Mahram for Hajj or Umrah was a condition to be able to perform the pilgrimage which is now removed by the saudi athorities. Hajj and Umrah Services Adviser Ahmed Saleh Halabi said that it is now permissible for a woman to perform Hajj or Umrah without a mahram, accompanied by “trustworthy women or secure company to perform Hajj or Umrah. This is the view of the Maliki and Shafi’i…
“Jabal Al-Noor/جبل النور”: The story of “Jabal Al-Noor” in Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The light of prophecy shone from it, and in it there is the historical Cave of Hira Jabal Al-Noor, from which the light of prophecy shone, is located north-east of the Grand Mosque, 4 kilometres away. Height of Jabal Nur The height of this mountain is about six hundred and fifty meters, with some very steep areas in…
General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, inaugurated the "Recitations, Sermons and Azan" robot for the Agency for Imams and Muezzins Affairs. The robot is meant to deliver the message of their Excellencies, imams and muezzins of the Grand Mosque to the pilgrims, and to employ modern technologies in the service of the pilgrims. https://twitter.com/ReasahAlharmain/status/1568312305812897794
Have you ever seen the inside of kaaba? From the wooden pillars supporting the roof to the golden, silver lamps, calligraphy on the walls, and the golden door, the interior of the Kaaba is a sight every Muslim must see. Along the walls of the Ka’bah are plaques commemorating the work done on the Ka’bah by different rulers.There is a golden ‘Bab ut-Taubah’ (Door of Repentance). This door opens…
Sadly this year many of us who were fully prepared to go to Hajj couldn't go to hajj due to some change in rules of the kingdom and there are many of us who have done their hajj but long to do it again and again. I would like to share a hadith, which gives solace to the broken heart of those who couldn't go to hajj even after…
It is important to prepare and plan for Hajj. Make sure to have all necessary vaccinations that are required by the Saudi health system, where the Saudi Ministry of Health encourages pilgrims and mu’tamirs to have the seasonal influenza vaccine before arrival in the Kingdom, as well as Covid-19 vaccines. For more information about these vaccinations, visit the Website of the Ministry of Health: In the event that a…
Places to visit in Madina munawara-the Ziyarat Places in Madina Have You been to Madina Munawwara? It is mesmerising. Right? Here I have compiled a comprehensive list of places to visit in Madina munawara and the Ziyarat places in Madina which can be of great help. What is the importance of Mecca and Medina? Mecca and Madina munawwara are the two sacred place in Islam the third bein Baitul…
BREAKING NEWS - HAJJ 1442 In the light of what the world is witnessing with the continuing developments of the pandemic Covid-19, and the emergence of new variations, Hajj 1442 will be limited to the residents and citizens from within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ONLY - (60,000)The Total Number of pilgrims this year is limited to ONLY 60,000 people, for residents of all nationalities and citizens inside the…
Alhumdulillah ! I have returned from my Umrah and ziyarat of Prophet's Mosque. The reason I am writing this article is to help People like me who are considering for Umrah but are held back because Kids are not allowed inside the haramain. As you all know that I reside in Saudi Arab alhumdulillah so this post is basically a guide for People residing in Saudi Arab. Umrah from…
"The water of Zamzam is for whatever purpose it is drunk for" The Miracle of Zamzam Well Do You Know that Zamzam is the miracle water that was dug by an Angel - Angel Jibrael AS for Prophet Islamel AS .The Well is preserved till date and feeds millions of pilgrims every Year . Many even carry this water back to their homeland and distribute it to family and…
Remembering 14 Badri sahaba martyred in Badr: My Visit to Battle of Badr The Battle of Badr was the first major battle in Islam. Since I live Near Madina , My visit to the site of battle of Badr was not my First Visit. I had visited it a number of time. But this Visit was Special. Special Because for the First time I reflected deeply on the Battle…
