Visit to Medina Munawwara Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “My shafa’at (intercession on the Day of Qiyamah) is Waajib (on me) for the one who visits my grave.” ZIYAARAT or presenting ones self in the Sacred Court of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) at Madinah Munawwara is indeed among the greatest blessings and fortunes. Whoever is blessed with the opportunity of making Ziyarat of Nabi-e-Kareem (peace and blessings be upon him) should have an understanding of the tremendous significance and the wonderful fortune of this Sacred Visit. A windfall of the greatest Sawaab has come his way. He must, therefore, acquire the maximum benefit from this golden opportunity which Allah Taaala has bestowed on him. Many people, due to lack of knowledge, lack of proper understanding of the importance of the Ziyarat or through negligence ruin this great chance of gaining the great and wonderful spiritual benefits and Sawaab attendant to the Ziyarat. After studying these few pages on Ziyarat one will realise the importance and procedure of the Ziyarat, thereby acquiring maximum benefit from this Sacred Visit. May Allah Taaala fill our hearts with the true love of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him), a love which will manifest itself in our practical life in the assertion and dominance of the Sunnah of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him). Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned, My Shafaat (intercession) is Waajib (obligatory) for the one who visits my grave. Verily, he who made Haj and refrained from visiting me (i.e. my Qabr) has rendered me an injustice. Ziyarat of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him)s Holy Qabr (grave) is the highest of Mustahab acts. Therefore those who proceed for Haj should consider it incumbent upon themselves to make the Ziyarat. In order to understand the importance and significance of the journey to Madinah Munawwara, it is necessary to recite some Ahaadith of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him). As long as the significance, sanctity and importance of Madinah Munawwara are not embedded in the heart, the visitor will not be in position to correctly discharge the rights of the Sacred Visit to the Holy City. Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The Lanat (curse) of Allah, of the Malaaikah and of all creation descends on person who introduces a Bida (innovation) in Madinah or gives refuge to a Bidati (innovator) In Madinah. Neither the Farz or Nafl (acts of Ibaadat) of such a person is accepted. I will be the intercessor for the Mumin who patiently bears the hardship and hunger (which he may encounter) in Madinah. I was commanded to make Hijrat (migrate) to a city which overwhelms all cities Madinah Munawwara drives away evil people like a furnace purifies steel. He who deceives the people of Madinah will recede into insignificance like salt dissolved by water. Among the lands of Islam, the very last city to be destroyed will be Madinah. Numerous Ahaadith regarding the sanctity, significance and excellence of Madinah Tayyibah have been narrated. It has been mentioned in the Ahaadith that in the sands of Madinah Tayyibah is a cure for every disease. Hazrat Shaikh Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlwi mentions, When I was in Madinah Tayyibah my feet were swollen. I used the blessed sand as treatment for my ailment. Within a few days was cured. In view of the sanctity and significance of Madinah Tayyibah , it is essential to respect and honour the people of Madinah Tayyibah. Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) has mentioned regarding the inhabitants of Madinah Tayyibah, My Ummah should protect the honour and dignity of my neighbours. My Ummah must not be deficient in fulfilling their rights. Overlook their faults as long as they abstain from major sins. He who PROTECTS THEIR HONOUR, I SHALL BE HIS WITNESS ON THE DAY OF QIYAAMAH. Those who disrespect the people of Madinah Munawwara or quarrel with them, should take heed to the following warning of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him), He who dishonours the people of Madinah will be given to drink from Teenatul Khabal. Teenatul Khabal is a pond in Jahannam where the blood, evil fluids and impurities of the inmates of the Fire will accumulate. He who frightens the people of Madinah Tayyibah is like a person who frightens me. Neither his Farz nor his Nafl is accepted. From the few statements of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) which have been cited above, one will be able to understand the holiness and greatness of Madinah Munawwara and its inhabitants. One therefore has to regard the opportunity to visit the Sacred Raudah (Grave) of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him) as a great fortune. One must therefore spend every moment in Madinah Tayyibah constructively so as to obtain maximum benefit and Sawaab. To gain the wonderful rewards of the Ziyarat it is important that one consciously guards the heart, tongue and limbs. Abstain totally from all evil, unnecessary acts and discussions. One should speak only when necessary.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 07:02:22 +0000
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