8/6/2019 Facing the Messenger of Allah in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara

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In the name of Allah, the Universally Merciful, the Singularly Compassionate

Praise be to Allah, Lord of all Realms. May divine blessings and celestial

peace be upon the chosen beloved, our liege-lord Muhammad, and

upon his pure family, noble companions, saintly inheritors, and

upon all who follow his example seeking His Countenance

Picture taken from official Saudi Arabian state television news report at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyC3AcjoCks

On 18 Rajab 1430 / 12 July 2009, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, accompanied by

senior scholars and officials of the Saudi Arabian government, visited the Holy Prophets Mosque [masjidal-nabawi]

in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara, may Allah protect the city and her inhabitants and guests.

During the visit, King Abdullah raised his hands in humble entreaty facing the blessed sepulchre [rawdahal-mubarak]

wherein rests the Messenger of Allah and his two noble companions, SayyidinaAbu Bakr Abdullah al-Siddiq and

SayyidinaAbu Hafs Umar al-Faruq. The above picture shows this poignant moment.

In recent times, pilgrims who undertake pious visitation [ziyara] to the Holy Prophet have been prevented from

raising their hands in front of the Prophetic chamber. Those who did so were severely rebuked verbally. Some were

even reprimanded with whips made of cloth.

It is heart-warming and delightful to see King Abdullah himself set the record straight and re-establish the propriety in

relation to visiting the Messenger of Allah . We hope that the guards who control the crowds at the Prophetic

mausoleum realise the legitimacy of this act and allow the masses to practice it.

Success and guidance is from Allah. There is no power or might,

but Allah. Blessings and peace be upon the Paragon of creation, his

family, companions, and all who possess an atom of love for him in their

hearts. Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of Might, far beyond their descriptions

of Him. And peace be upon the Envoys. And praise be to Allah, Lord of all realms.

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