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Previous posts in this series: Parts 1 to 7 Janatul Baqi – the graveyard of Madinah The certainty The Prophet s.a.w. reportedly* advised us to “Remember frequently the destroyer of pleasures” – referring to death. It’s the only certainty we have in life – the fact that we will die;…
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Continuing from last time, we now look at a few other attractions in the city of Madinah. The Cave of Uhud The Cave of Uhud from the base of the mountain Related to the Battle of Uhud is the Cave of Uhud, which is quite far from the battle site.…
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Previously in this series: Introduction and parts 1 to 5 An aerial shot of a model of Madinah While Masjid an-Nabawi is the main attraction in Madinah, for now, I’d like to cover some of the other attractions in the city. There seems to be a standard ‘tour circuit’ in…
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Previous parts: Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3| Part 4 The Rawda-tul Jannah in Masjid-an Nabawi The first 24 hours in Madinah made a huge impression on me and helped me realise why people love the place so much: it felt like the Prophet s.a.w.’s…
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Previous parts: Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Masjid an-Nabawi at sunset First impressions Mention the name ‘Madinah’, and the first descriptions many Muslims will use involve words like ‘peaceful’, ‘calm’, ‘tranquil’, etc. Our arrival there was anything but that – but such is to be…
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Previous parts: Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 The Arabic term sabr is often translated as ‘patience’, ‘perseverance’, or ‘steadfastness’, and we all know its tremendous importance in Islam. When it comes to Hajj, many people tell you that you’ll need a lot of it – because you’ll inevitably…
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Previous parts: Introduction | Part 1 How it started I’d wanted to go for Hajj for a long time – but had only planned to go two years ago, in 2009. Generally, that’s the wrong approach to take. You’re supposed to go as soon as you’re capable (physically, financially, etc.)…
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Previous part: Introduction Inside of a tent on Mina – the main camp site for Hajj Why? “Why would a person go for Hajj?” It’s a simple question, and if you didn’t know enough about Hajj – or have a deep emotional attachment to it – you may struggle to…
With the month of Ramadaan just complete, the next major season of spiritual upliftment is the Hajj – which is now just 2 months away. The fasting of Ramadaan was meant to build up our taqwa, but for those blessed to be performing the pilgrimage this year, that taqwa takes on an added significance. Hajj itself … More Hajj Chronicles revisited
Solitude. Seclusion. Divorce from the stresses and rigours of life, with an escape to the true reality of existence. Moments that are so rare, yet so precious. Moments that you need to force yourself into, because if you don’t push for them, you simply won’t get them. I speak, here, of i’tikaaf – the voluntary seclusion in … More My precious
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