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Pilgrimage to the tomb of the Prophet, see prayer and the existing manner

Heri Mahbub

May 4, 2024

When Umrah or Hajj, the trip to the grave of the Prophet became the ideals of the struggle and time because the process was not easy, there was a limited queue because Muslims throughout the world wanted to enter it. How to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of the Prophet and the manners that need attention, see the explanation.

The grave of the Prophet Muhammad SAW

Pilgrimage to the tomb of the Prophet. Then all friends, tabi'in, and scholars agree that this is recommended and the reward is large. The grave pilgrimage was once practiced by the Apostle when he went to the grave of Baqi (the tombs of his friends) when he lived. Of course, the pilgrimage to the tomb of the Prophet's suggestion was getting stronger, because of his virtues, like Bilal bin Rabah's best friend, Abdullah bin Umar who always made a pilgrimage to his grave when he went to Medina.

Also read: Differences of Ordinary Humans and the Messenger of Allah, Check out the explanation

Manners and pilgrimage prayers to the mosque and the tomb of the Prophet

After understanding the importance of visiting the Nabawi Mosque and the tomb of the Prophet. For those who are Umrah and Hajj should take the time to make a pilgrimage to their grave, then study their adab and their arrogance in order to obtain their virtues when entering Raudah. Among the manners:

1.     Right intention

Intend to pray at the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, as well as a pilgrimage to his grave by reading a lot of salawat to him. Thus, it will get two rewards at once

 

2.     It is recommended to take a shower first

Before entering the noble Nabawi Mosque, it is recommended to clean yourself by bathing, wearing clothing that is neat and clean.

 

3.     Stepping right leg first and pray when entering the door

When it is at the door of the Nabawi Mosque stepped right foot when it entered, while the left foot came out first. There is a recommended prayer when entering the Prophet's Mosque, namely:

أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ العَظِيْمِ وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ وَسُلْطَان above بِسْمِ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلهِ. أَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آل above اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوْبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبpet

Meaning: " I take refuge in God Almighty, to His Essence, and to His Kingdom that is available from the devil that was ejected. With the name of Allah and all praise to Allah .

 

4.     Pray, Tahiyyatul Mosque Prayer in Raudah, then faces the tomb of the Prophet

This is between the pulpit and the house of the Prophet, that's where there is his grave, it is recommended to pray sunnah, pray, and dhikr as much as possible there and then immediately visit to face his grave as recommended. Then read the prayer, namely:

السَّلَ present يَا حَبِيْبَ اللهِ ، السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكَ يَا سَيِّدَ المُرْroom وَعَلَى آلِكَ وَأَصْحَابِكَ وَأَهْلِ بَيْتِكَ وَعَلَى النَّبِيِّيْنَ وَسَائِرِ الصَّالِحِيْنَ:

 أَشْهَدُ أَنَّكَ بَلَّغْتَ الرِّسَالَةَ ، وَأَدَّيْlection أَفْضَلَ مَا جَزَى رَسُوْلًا عَنْ أُمَّتِهِ


Meaning: "Greetings to you O Messenger of Allah, Greetings to you, O creatures of God's choice, wishes to you, O Lover of God, Greetings to you O Apostles and CLOSING Prophets, Greetings Prospets for You, Your Family, Your Friends, Your Family Members, Prophets, and All Pious.

I testify that you have conveyed the treatise, fulfilling the mandate, advising the people. May Allah give you a reward for you (guiding services) us beyond His reward for another Apostle for His people, "(Al-Adzkar, Imam An-Nawawi)

Also read: Raudhah Meaning in the Hadith and the Koran

 

 5.     Not allowed to tawaf around the tomb of the Prophet

It should be noted that the prohibitions or things that are makruh are done around the tomb of the Prophet, such as tawaf, stroking, hitting, or prying the walls of his grave. Which is recommended to stand a little far while in charge and pray, as a tribute to the Messenger of Allah.

 

At present every day there is a special guard called Askar who is in charge of guard around the grave of the Prophet. His job is to remind the excessive pilgrims of the Prophet's grave, when doing things that are not recommended. Every day Askar takes turns maintaining his grave.

 

6.     During living in Medina Munawwarah

It is recommended while in Medina, praying at the Nabawi Mosque. It is better to also visit other tombs such as baqi (graves of friends) and tombs of martyrs of Uhud.

It was also paid to visit the Quba Mosque as the Messenger of Allah used to do.

 

Also read: Raudhah Taman Heaven at the Nabawi Mosque

The tomb of the Prophet was next to the tombs of his two friends, namely Abu Bakar Shiddiq and Umar bin Khattab. So it is also recommended that we say greetings and prayers for the continuation of the treatise and caliph after his death.

Hopefully we are all given the gift and fortune to be able to make a pilgrimage to the mosque and the tomb of the Prophet. Amen

Source: FIKIH MANHAJI Complete Imam Ash-Syafii 5: Hajj and Umrah

Wallahua'lam bishawab

By: Heri Mahbub ( Quran Cordoba )

 

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