I am moved contemplating the satellite image of Madinah, and many nebula images from Hubble, reflecting the essence of this Hadith. Subhanallah, one massive nebula, from untold millions illuminating the skies, and Madinah shining back to the Heavens. Humbling one to the blessed gift of dwelling in Ya Taiba. Physically so close to Allah’s Most Beloved Messenger-may Allah bless him eternally and grant him peace, and his noble Companions, whom Allah is pleased with, as they are pleased with Him. May all who descend on this Dome of Islam, also be spiritually uplifted to the realms of becoming closer to Allah the Bountiful, and being blessed with an intimate nearness to His Habib, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam.
When one attempts to conceive the magnitude of the entire Universe, the mind is benumbed. Ponder on the Earth, one minute aspect of the whole. And according to one narration, to ponder on the Greaness of Allah Ta’ala for one second is as if one is worshipping for 80 years.
Magnificence is every where, the tiniest cell, the loftiest mountain, the oceans deep, the "the sky a preserved and protected roof" of seven heavens, all harmoniously attuned to the rhythms assigned to each and every particle by our Generous Creator. How from all the places created by Allah Ta’ala, this one tiny area of Madinah has been ordained to welcome the Most Noble of Men, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, to impart to the most noble of peoples, his Ummah, the most complete way of living: the Sunnah. Mercy from the Most Merciful, gifting mankind with knowing the purpose of their existence and the ways to happiness and salvation.
The awe of residing in such a Mubarak place never leaves one. I am forever reminded of the Hadith which states to the effect that Allah Ta’ala blesses the places where His remembrance is practiced. The houses where there is Dhikr shine unto the dwellers of Jannah, as do the stars shine unto the inhabitants of the earth. Madinah, the Radiant, glows with the millions from all corners of the globe constantly flowing into this effulgence of Light to visit the Light of Lights, the Most Beloved of Allah Ta’ala, His final and last Messenger, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Hearts and tongues constantly engaged in Dhikr, earning all the promises of Sakeenah and Rahmah enveloping the entire city. No soul can be untouched by the sanctity bestowed upon this hallowed and precious piece of ground, with the briallance of the light piercing the heart.
Has not the time yet come for those who believe that their hearts should be humble for the remembrance of Allah and for the truth that has descended. (57:16)
I envisage my humble whisperings weaving a diverse fabric of contemporary impressions interwoven with the rich and wondrous stories passed down to us of Allah’s Most Beloved Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and his Sahabah Radhiallahu anhum. A humble endeavour of portraying facets of living in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah through the eyes of my heart. Wandering, roaming, strolling, meandering, journeying over the blessed earth, rocks and dust, where the Best of Creation, SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and his Companions Radhiallahu anhum trod.
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