Hajj & Umrah Handbook (2008) - Book 4 of 5: Performing the Ziarah & Post Hajj & Umrah

Disclaimer: This compilation is based on the experiences, opinions and limitedknowledge of the editors and contributors. Please refer to your Ustaz/ah as yougo through this handbook.

BOOK 4 of 5: PERFORMING THE ZIARAH & POST HAJJ/’UMRAH

Compiled and Edited byAsma Abdullah Ph.D and Azian Ali

October 2007

Insya Allah this free handbook is updated yearly, so please e-mailyour suggestions/contributions [email protected] or [email protected]

Hajj/’Umrah Handbook 2008 Book 4 of 5: PERFORMING THE HAJJ/’UMRAH

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Part 1: Locations Pertaining to Ziarah 21.1 Medinah 21.2 Makkah & Vicinity 12

Part 2: Post Hajj/’Umrah & Departure 162.1 Shopping 162.2 Packing/Shipping 212.3 Exemplary Behaviour 22

Appendices1. Some Virtues of Medinah 232. Miswaak/Siwak 28


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Have they not travelled through the land, and have they heartswherewith to understand and ears wherewith to hear? Verily, itis not the eyes that grow blind, but it is the hearts which are inthe breasts that grow blind. (Al-Hajj: 46)

Apart from performing the Hajj, do take the opportunity to learn moreabout Islam through ziarah. There are significant historicalsites/monuments to:

• relive the Prophet’s journey;

• reflect on the hardship & sacrifices that he as well as hiscompanions undertook;

• gain a flavour of the environment within which Islam was bornand grew.

Ziarah enriches the context of our rituals – it is not to be underrated.Remember that we are probably tracing the very footsteps of severalprophets as we walk through the holy lands of Makkah AlMukarramah & Medinah Al Munawwarah. We need to walk throughthese lands with an open heart…

“During my first trip to Makkah for Hajj, I had no idea about thesignificance of ziarah and opted out on the excursions. Only severalyears later, after performing ziarah with a knowledgeable mutawif didI see the “pieces falling into place.”


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PART 1: LOCATIONS PERTAINING TOZIARAH

1.1 Medinah (please see Appendix 1)

Source: To be identified.

Medinah is north of Makkah

'Ammar, the freed slave of Banu Hashim, reported: I asked Ibn'Abbas how old was he when death overtook the Messenger of

Allah . He said: I little know that such a thing is not known to aman like you who belong to his people. He said: I asked people aboutit but they differed with me, and I liked to know your opinion about it.He said: Do you know counting? He said: Yes. He then said: Bearthis in mind very well that he was commissioned (as a Prophet) at theage of forty, and he stayed in Mecca for fifteen years; sometime inpeace and sometime in dread, and (lived) for ten years after hismigration to Medina. (Sahih Muslim Book 030, Number 5805)


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Narrated Ibn Abbas:During the last Hajj led by 'Umar, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Auf returned tohis family at Mina and met me there. 'AbdurRahman said (to 'Umar),"O chief of the believers! The season of Hajj is the season whenthere comes the scum of the people (besides the good amongstthem), so I recommend that you should wait till you go back toMedina, for it is the place of Migration and Sunna (i.e. the

Prophet's tradition), and there you will be able to refer the matterto the religious scholars and the nobles and the people of wiseopinions." 'Umar said, "I will speak of it in Medina on my very firstsermon I will deliver there." (Sahih Bukhari Volume 5, Book 58,Number 265)

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah As-Salami:A Bedouin gave the Pledge of allegiance for embracing Islam to

Allah's Apostle , and then he got an attack of fever in Medina and

came to Allah's Apostle : and said, "O Allah's Apostle! Cancel my

pledge." Allah's Apostle refused to do so. The Bedouin came tohim again and said, "Cancel my pledge," but he refused again, andthen again, the Bedouin came to him and said, "Cancel my pledge,"

and Allah's Apostle refused. The Bedouin finally went away, and

Allah's Apostle said, "Medina is like a pair of bellows (furnace), itexpels its impurities while it brightens and clears its good.' (SahihBukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 424t)


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1.1.1 Masjid Nabawi: Doors

• At Masjid Nabawi there are areas strictly designated for males orfemales. The female sections are accessible through the followingareas (Qiblat is south):

o North-eastern part of the Masjid, doors #22-30 (access toRaudhah);

o North-western part of the Masjid, doors #13-17 (noaccess to Raudhah)

Source: www.conservapedia.com/ Saudi_Arabia

The northern side of Masjid Nabawi. Note the Green Dome on thesouthern side.


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1.1.2 Masjid Nabawi: Ziarah Maqam

Source: To be identified

Maqam Rasulullah is situated below the Green Dome (Kubah)

• The first ziarah is usually that of Maqam Rasulullah For thisvisit, some Ustaz will only accompany you to the Masjid area andrecite the supplication and show you the Baqi’ cemetery.

• Visit Maqam Rasulullah to pay respects to our Rasulullah

. Recite the supplication from your reference book,concentrate, and you will feel that your heart will burst with love forhim and gratitude for the Islam that he has brought to us throughhardship. It is sad that as Muslims, we have taken things forgranted and have not carried out his teachings the best we can.


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• Next move to maqam Saidina Abu Bakar (ra) and Saidina Umar(ra). Ladies do not have access to the 3 Maqams but may recitethe supplications near Raudhah.

1.1.3 Masjid Nabawi: Raudhah

Source: To be identifiedThe carpet in Raudhah is white vs. red for the rest of the Masjid.

This picture also shows the Mihrab of Rasulullah . This is exactlywhere the he used to stand to lead the prayer with the early Muslimbelievers.

Yahya related to me from Malik from Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr fromAbbad ibn Tamim from Abdullah ibn Zayd al-Mazini that the

Messenger of Allah said, "What is between my house and mymimbar is one of the meadows of the Garden." (Malik's MuwattaBook 14, Number 14.4.11)


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• Some travel agents may arrange for a Malaysian or local Ustazahto take the ladies to Raudhah. Access to Raudhah is restricted tocertain hours in the day, i.e. early morning at approximately 1-2hrs after solat Fajr until 1-2 hrs before solat dhuhr and1/2-1 hr aftersolat dhuhr until 1 hr before solat ‘Asr (timing subject to change).

• Raudhah is normally packed. Try to get through and perform SolatSunat at the first line in the Raudhah. During ‘Umrah, it ispossible. But during Hajj, if you think you can’t, then don’t attemptit, because many have suffered injuries during this time. The trickis to get to the second row and stand for a while, InsyaAllah theperson performing solat in front will get up to allow you to solat.Otherwise ask politely for a small space to solat. Perform 2 raka'atsunat and in your last sujud, sujud for some time. During thattime, pour your heart out and ask Allah for what you want. DuringSujud, usually no one will ask you to move. Be careful, however,as in a crowded area where people are pushing, someone mightfall on you. So it is advisable not to go alone and get your friend toguard while you solat and vice-versa.

“I performed solat istikharah at Raudhah & dreamt a crystal clearanswer that night.”


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Source: http://www.geocities.com/al_hajj/images/Special_nabawi.gif

This map shows notable locations in and around Raudhah, includingfamous pillars (sutun).


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1.1.4 Baqi

Ladies may not enter Baqi (or any cemetery in Saudi Arabia) but theycan offer supplications outside the compound.

1.1.5 Masjid Quba’

• The following days are usually spent visiting the various Masjids

built in connection with Rasulullah .

Source: http://www.geocities.com/al_hajj/images/quba2.jpgA trip to Masjid Quba, should be done with wudhu’ from the hotel.Solat two raka’at at Masjid Quba is equivalent to one ‘Umrah ifwudhu’ is performed at place of residence. Use this opportunity toperform Solat Dhuha.

“We were surprised to be brought to Masjid Quba' for solat Subuhby the bus driver, before reaching Medinah from Makkah. On theway we had stopped at a rest area and I had taken my ablutionthere. InsyaAllah, pahala ‘‘Umrah will be given to those whoperform solat at masjid Quba' with wudhu’ taken from home.”


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1.1.6 Masjid Qiblatain

Source: www.abubakartravel.com.sg/ umrah.htm

Narrated Al-Bara:

We prayed along with the Prophet facing Jerusalem for sixteenor seventeen months. Then Allah ordered him to turn his facetowards the Qibla (in Mecca):--

"And from whence-so-ever you start forth (for prayers) turn your facein the direction of (the Sacred Mosque of Mecca) Al-Masjid-ulHaram.." (2.149) (Sahih Bukhari Volume 6, Book 60, Number 19)

1.1.7 Other Places of Interest in Medinah

• Ask to visit the Qur’an Printing Complex. You can purchaseQur’an & its various translations at a discount. Males may beadmitted and ladies are confined to its retail outlet.


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• There is a camel farm behind Jabal Uhud. This site is not usuallyincluded in the ziarah. You may, however, make arrangementswith your Mutawif should you wish to visit the farm.

1.1.8 Depart for Makkah

If Medinah is your first destination, then you will depart for Makkahafter the stipulated duration of stay. The bus will depart for Makkahfor a journey of 5-6 hours insyaAllah, (may even be as long as 12hours during the hajj season) with a stopover at Miqat, which is at BirAli. Here you can perform the nawaitu for ‘Umrah/Hajj and hence bebound by the 13 rules of Ihram. Once you have made your nawaitu,recite the Talbiyah (the best dhikr while in ihram) as much as possiblethroughout your journey until you begin tawaf.

1.2 Makkah & Vicinity

• Jabal Thur

Looking at the terrain, one tends to better appreciate the

challenges Rasulullah , Saidina Abu Bakr (ra) and hisdaughter Asma’ (ra) went through.

• Arafah

Although many climb Jabal Rahmah and make supplication fora groom or bride, please note that there is no authentic hadeeth

to support this. Rasulullah himself did not climb this hill.

• Muzdalifah

Note where the pebbles are to be picked and what kind to pick.


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• Mina

Learn from the Mutawif the proper way to throw pebbles at theJamarat. Internalise the significance of Prophet Abraham’s (as)willingness to sacrifice Prophet Ismail (as).

• Jabal Nur

Think of the physical challenge Rasulullah undertook tomeditate. This is where he received the first Ayat throughGabriel (as).

• Hudaibiyah

This is the site of the peace treaty. You may want to perform‘Umrah from this Miqat.

There is also a camel farm here. Some pilgrims were able tofreeze the camel milk to bring back home. If you have room tofreeze a few bottles to bring home, you may want to invest in afreezer bag and freeze pack. These are usually available at BinDawood.

“My mother became more energetic after drinking camel milkand asked for it in Medinah.”

• Museum Haramain

You may take pictures here beside items and ornaments usedpreviously at the two Holy Masjids. There are also lovelypictures and three-dimensional models of the Masjids.

• Factory Kiswa Ka’abah

The Ka’abah is covered by a black cloth known as 'Kiswa',which is produced & changed every year. There is a special


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factory designed for the making of Kiswa in Makkah, locatednear the Museum Haramain. Entrance is by special permission.

The Kiswa costs approximately SR 17 million. The cloth ismade of 670kgs of silver dyed black, about 120 kg of pure gold& 50 kg of silver used in writing the Qur'anic verses over thecloth. The total area of the cloth is 658 sq meters.

Spinning the thread.

Laying out thread to form Qur’anic verses.

Adding the gold overlay.


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• Inside of Masjidil Haram

Check with your Mutawif if he can take you on a tour and showinteresting historical sites. You may want to give a tip for this(usually) extra service.

• Outside of Masjidil Haram and environs (“Jalan-JalanTambah Iman”)

Check with your Mutawif if he can take you on a walking tour(about 2 km) and show interesting historical sites related to

Rasulullah and his companions. Unless provided by yourtravel agent, you may want to give a tip for this (usually) extraservice.

Source:http://www.wayoftheprophet.co.uk/hajj_gallery/hajj_2004_1230(001).html

Rasulullah was born at the site on which this building stands. This building has been converted into a library.


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PART 2: POST HAJJ/’UMRAH &DEPARTURE

2.1 Shopping

• Wait until your hajj or ‘Umrah is completed before you embark onmajor shopping, so that you can focus on your originalintent/nawaitu.

• Thereafter, you may want to consider the following items aftershopping around to compare prices – always ask for discounts,unless you are buying from a street vendor who may be more inneed than a merchant.

• Avoid using big currencies to buy items from street vendors.Should they need to run from any approaching enforcementofficers, your money may have to run with them.

“I’m used to bargaining with vendors at home and habitually did sowith the street vendors in Medinah. After a while, however, I feltguilty because they are less fortunate and are doing their best tomake a living. I don’t mind overpaying – if it’s too expensive, thenI’ll just walk away. The transaction needs to be sincere for bothparties.”

• Check out the wholesale shops across the street from the HotelRoyal Makkah’s (formerly Sofitel) front entrance.

Siwak/Miswak (please see Appendix 2) (for benefits, refer

to Healing with the Medicine of The Prophet byImam Ibn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah, pp 280-282


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• “fresh” vacuum packed, SR2 each or about SR 30-35 per box of 20 – recommended brands: SiwakMuslim, Siwak Makkah

• dry variety is cheaper and available from streetvendors outside the Masjid

Narrated Abu Hurayrah: Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi'a, "I saw

the Prophet cleaning his teeth with Siwak while hewas fasting so many times as I can't count." And narrated

Abu Hurayrah, "The Prophet said, 'But for my fearthat it would be hard for my followers, I would haveordered them to clean their teeth with Siwak on everyperformance of ablution." The same is narrated by Jabir

and Zaid bin Khalid from the Prophet who did notdifferentiate between a fasting and a nonfasting person inthis respect (using Siwak).

Aisha said, "The Prophet said, "It (i.e. Siwak) is apurification for the mouth and it is a way of seeking

Allah 's pleasures." Ata' and Qatada said, "There isno harm in swallowing the resultant saliva."(Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 31, Number 154)

Habbatus Sauda (Black Seed/Nigella Sativa) products,e.g. Oil, rubbing ointment, honey, etc. Recommendedbrands for oil: Dallah (strong) (SR15/bottle), Jeddah OilFactory (SR15/bottle), Surrati (SR60/dozen of small size,SR20/medium size, SR50/large size). Recommendedbrand for rub: Dallah (SR10 at retailers, SR12 atpharmacies).


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Narrated Abu Hurayrah: The Prophet said, “use theBlack Seed, because it contains a cure for every type ofailment, except for death.” (At-Tirmidhi, Ahmad and IbnHibbing)

Healing with the Medicine of The Prophet by ImamIbn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah, p 261

Kohl for eyes, especially Ithmid (reddish brown powder).

Ibnu Majah narrated from his Sunan that Ibn ‘Abbas

related from the Prophet that he said, “the best ofyour kohl is the Ithmid (antimony), because it clears thesight and causes the eyelashes to grow.” (At-Tirmidhi, IbnMajah, Ibn Hibban, Al-Hakim, At-Tabarani and Abu Na’im)

Healing with the Medicine of The Prophet by ImamIbn Qayyim Al-Jauziyah, p 248

Books in English – wide selection at the Da’wahBookstore in the Makkah Hilton shopping complex; askfor their list of books, CDs, etc. In Medinah, look forbookstores around Hotels Oberoi and Hilton. Fordiscounted prices, go to the Qur’an Printing Complex inMedinah to purchase Qur’an and/or translations (eg.SR18 vs. SR 25-30 regular retail).

“Cannot get anything like them in Malaysia. What makesthe content great is that it’s all evidence-based.”

“We went to Darussalam in Riyadh, mashaAllah lots ofbooks and i saw a pocket size thin book title "How TheProphet Muhammad performed his Hajj " - this is a great


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gift indeed...its only SR3 each and you can get 15%discount if you buy a lot.”

“The Qur’an with translation is handy for reading in themasjid.”

Perfume oils (“minyak attar”), perfumed wood for burning(eg. bakhour, oudh)

“I like Abdul Samad Al Qurashi’s Khaltat Makkah,Tawassul, Hajarul Aswad, Kasturi no.1, Haya,Munasabats, Rashaqa, Harzad Lubnan.”

“To economise, I buy Surrati’s big bottle of perfume(about SR50/60, depending on the flavour) and then refillinto smaller bottles as gifts. The particular Surrati outletthat sells the perfume “wholesale” is at “Pasar Zinc” inMakkah. The small bottles are packed a dozen in ayellow box at SR5/box.”

Henna

“I found the one sold on the street in Makkah (SR5 perpack) to be finer than the ones in green packets or theone in Medinah.”

Henna is also sold in tubes, especially for nails and bodydécor, Be sure to purchase the RANI brand made inSaudi (SR30 per dozen) vs. the cheaper RAMI brandmade in India. The smaller tube can be purchased forSR20 per dozen.

Al-Fajr alarm clock (www.alfajr.com) @ SR 135 (availableat Bin Dawood for SR110). A large face version isavailable for SR 150 and a smaller version at SR80. It isprogrammed to emit beautiful adhan during the 5 solattimes according to various cities worldwide.


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Scarves

“Al Helwa in the Makkah Hilton shopping complex hasgood quality scarves with contemporary designs.”

“Nurel scarves (made in Turkey), usually SR10-15 perpiece, can be gotten for SR90 per dozen at one of thewholesale shops at ‘Pasar Zinc.”

“Akar Fatimah”, easily found at Jabal Uhud. Look for thegreen, fresh ones.

Dates, especially in Medinah. Do ask the vendor toelaborate on the specific benefits of specific types ofdates. According to one vendor at the dates market inMedinah, the Ambar is for youthfulness and the Lubnah isfor bone marrow/fertility. Check out the frozen dates too.

“For rich, high quality chocolate covered dates, try theTomoor brand @ SR40/kg. The manufacturer is AlMedinah Dates Co. 055308563. Less expensive is the AlAnsar brand – you may be able to get a good price if youvisit their factory in Medinah. Al Ansar has a large varietywith various combinations of chocolate, wafer, dates,nuts, etc.”

Allah's Apostle said, "He who eats seven 'Ajwa datesevery morning, will not be affected by poison or magic onthe day he eats them." Volume 7, Book 65, Number 356:Narrated Sad: Also, Volume 7, Book 71, Number 663:Narrated Saud:

Denim maxi can be purchased for as low as SR30/35 atthe bazaar. The stone washed version is more expensiveat about SR 40-50.


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Sample the delicious “batu lontar” candy coveredchocolates & other made in Saudi chocolates, nuts, driedfruits at AL NUKALY at Pasar Zinc in Makkah.

Expandable, multi-zippered bag with rollers @ SR30 –useful and versatile!

Arab cotton (3.7 m @ RM55.00 – bargained price) or voileat similar price.

2.2 Packing/Shipping

• To reduce items to ship home, you may want to leave most of thethings you brought with you as well the stuff you bought to uselocally, to the needy ones. The cleaners in the masjid would behappy to have them.

• During the Hajj season, check with your travel agent regardingarrangements to send your additional luggage prior to departurethrough POS MALAYSIA. You may also be able to post Zam Zamwater, though at an expensive rate. It can be done several timesbefore you leave. Also check for alternative cargo arrangementsand rates.

• At Jeddah airport, safety-wrapping service is available. All ZamZam water containers must be packed in heavy-duty plastic bags.This is compulsory. BE SURE TO WRITE YOUR NAME/FLIGHTDETAILS ON THE ZAM ZAM BOTTLE & PLASTIC BAG or youmay have difficulty retrieving your Zam Zam water upon arrival atKLIA.

• The airport safety wrap service costs SR5 or more per item,depending on size of item. It is advisable to “safety wrap” allluggage, especially if you are using cardboard boxes, as Zam Zamwater from broken containers can cause damage to the contents


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of your luggage. Please inform your Mutawif before leaving for theairport if you are planning to do this.

• Before leaving for Jeddah, pack in your hand luggage some water& snacks such as dates, cookies, or sandwiches because foodmay be more costly at the airport.

2.3 Exemplary Behaviour

• Do not talk about others’ folly, except by keeping their identitiesprivate and with the sincere intention of learning from theirmistakes.

• Do not brag about anything, especially the number of ‘Umrahs youwere able to perform during your trip. It’s not the quantity, it’s thequality. Be thankful for the privilege of being able to perform your‘Umrah/Hajj. Only Allah knows if it has been accepted.

• Continue with the positive habits and be conscientious of yoursolat during the journey home…and beyond…


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Appendix 1Some Virtues of MadinahCourtesy: AL-ISLAAH PUBLICATIONS ( www.everymuslim.net )

Masjid Quba:

It is about two miles south-west from Masjid-an Nabawi. This is thevery first mosque of the Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad (peace beupon him) and his companions built it with their own hands. This isthe first masjid in the history of Islam whose foundation stone waslaid down by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) himself on hismigration to Madinah. To offer 2 rakaats of nafl in it is equal to oneUmrah.

Masjid Qiblatain:

It is situated to the north-west near the valley Aqiq. In this masjid,Allah directed Prophet Muhammad(sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam), whowas in the middle of a salaat along with Sahaba (companions), to turnhis face from Islam's first qibla, "Bait-ul-Muqqadis", (Masjid Al Aqsa inJerusalem) to the "Ka'aba" in "Masjid al-Haram" in Makkah.Consequently, this masjid is known as a masjid with two qiblas.

Martyrs of Uhad and Mount Uhad:

Three miles to the north of Madinah is the mountain about which theMessenger (sallahu alaiyhi wasallam) of Allah said "Uhad is amountain that loves us and we love it." The "Ghazwah Uhud" (war)took place here in the year 3 A.H. it is meritorious to visit martyrs ofUhud, the mountain itself and its masjids. The grave of HazratHamzah (R.A.) the Prophet (sallahu alaiyhi wasallam)'s uncle liehere, where one should offer salaam.

Narrated Anas bin Malik: The Prophet (peace and blessings be uponhim) said that the mountains of Uhud loved him and he loved it.(Muslim)


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Madinah in general:

Narrated Anas(R.A.): Whenever the Prophet(Peace and blessings beupon him) returned from a journey and observed the walls ofMadinah, he would make his Mount go fast, and if he was on ananimal (i.e. a horse), he would make it gallop because of his love forMadinah.(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 110)

Narrated Anas (R.A.): The Prophet (Peace and blessings be uponhim) said, "Madinah is a sanctuary from that place to that. Its treesshould not be cut and no heresy should be innovated nor any sinshould be committed in it, and whoever innovates in it an heresy orcommits sins (bad deeds), then he will incur the curse of Allah, theangels, and all the people." (Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 91)

Narrated 'Ali (R.A.): We have nothing except the Book of Allah andthis written paper from the Prophet (Peace and blessings be uponhim) (where-in is written:) Madinah is a sanctuary from the 'AirMountain to such and such a place, and whoever innovates in it anheresy or commits a sin, or gives shelter to such an innovator in it willincur the curse of Allah, the angels, and all the people, none of hiscompulsory or optional good deeds of worship will be accepted. Andthe asylum (of protection) granted by any Muslim is to be secured(respected) by all the other Muslims; and whoever betrays a Muslimin this respect incurs the curse of Allah, the angels, and all thepeople, and none of his compulsory or optional good deeds ofworship will be accepted, and whoever (freed slave) befriends (takeas masters) other than his manumitters without their permissionincurs the curse of Allah, the angels, and all the people, and none ofhis compulsory or optional good deeds of worship will be accepted. (Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 94)

Narrated Abu Huraira(R.A.): Allah's Apostle(Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "I was ordered to migrate to a town which willswallow (conquer) other towns and is called Yathrib and that isMadinah, and it turns out (bad) persons as a furnace removes theimpurities of iron.(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 95)


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Narrated Abu Humaid(R.A.): We came with the Prophet (Peace andblessings be upon him) from Tabuk, and when we reached nearMadinah, the Prophet(Peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Thisis Tabah."(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 96)

Narrated Abu Huraira(R.A.): If I saw deers grazing in Madinah, Iwould not chase them, for Allah's Apostle (Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "(Madinah) is a sanctuary between its twomountains." (Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 97)

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A.): Allah's Apostle(Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "Verily, Belief returns and goes back to Madinah as asnake returns and goes back to its hole (when in danger)."(BukhariVolume 3, Book 30, Number 100)

Narrated Sad: I heard the Prophet (Peace and blessings be uponhim) saying, "None plots against the people of Madinah but that hewill be dissolved (destroyed) like the salt is dissolved inwater."(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 101)

Narrated Usama(R.A.): Once the Prophet(Peace and blessings beupon him) stood at the top of a (looked out from upon one) castleamongst the castles (or the high buildings) of Madinah and said, "Doyou see what I see? (No doubt) I see the spots where afflictions willtake place among your houses (and these afflictions will be) asnumerous as the spots where rain-drops fall."(Bukhari Volume 3,Book 30, Number 102)

Narrated Abu Bakar (R.A.): The Prophet (Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "The terror caused by Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal will notenter Madinah and at that time Madinah will have seven gates andthere will be two angels at each gate guarding them."(BukhariVolume 3, Book 30, Number 103)

Narrated Abu Huraira (R.A.): Allah's Apostle (Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "There are angels guarding the entrances (or roads)


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of Madinah, neither plague nor Ad-Dajjal will be able to enter it."(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 104)

Narrated Anas bin Malik(R.A.): The Prophet(Peace and blessings beupon him) said, "There will be no town which Ad-Dajjal will not enterexcept Makkah and Madinah, and there will be no entrance (road),(ofboth Makkah and Madinah) but the angels will be standing in rowsguarding it against him, and then Madinah will shake with itsinhabitants thrice (i.e. three earth-quakes will take place) and Allahwill expel all the nonbelievers and the hypocrites from it."(BukhariVolume 3, Book 30, Number 105)

Narrated Jabir(R.A.): A bedouin came to the Prophet(Peace andblessings be upon him) and gave a pledge of allegiance forembracing Islam. The next day he came with fever and said (to theProphet ), "Please cancel my pledge (of embracing Islam and ofemigrating to Madinah)." The Prophet refused (that request) threetimes and said, "Madinah is like a furnace, it expels out the impurities(bad persons) and selects the good ones and makes them perfect."(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 107)

Narrated Zaid bin Thabit(R.A.): When the Prophet(Peace andblessings be upon him) went out for (the battle of) Uhud, some of hiscompanions (hypocrites) returned (home). A party of the believersremarked that they would kill those (hypocrites) who had returned,but another party said that they would not kill them. So, this DivineInspiration was revealed: "Then what is the matter with you that youare divided into two parties concerning the hypocrites." (4.88) TheProphet(Peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Madinah expelsthe bad persons from it, as fire expels the impurities of iron."(BukhariVolume 3, Book 30, Number 108)

Narrated Anas: The Prophet(Peace and blessings be upon him) said,"O Allah! Bestow on Madinah twice the blessings You bestowed onMakkah."(Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 109)

Narrated Zaid bin Aslam(R.A.) from his father: Umar(R.A.) said, O


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Allah! Grant me martyrdom in Your cause, and let my death be in thecity of Your Apostle(Peace and blessings be upon him)."(BukhariVolume 3, Book 30, Number 114)

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Appendix 2Miswaak/SiwakSourced from various websites – to be identified

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SAHIH BUKHARI

* Volume 1, Book 4, Number 245: Narrated Abu Burda: My fathersaid, "I came to the Prophet and saw him carrying a Siwak in hishand and cleansing his teeth, saying, 'U' U'," as if he was retchingwhile the Siwak was in his mouth."

* Volume 1, Book 4, Number 246: Narrated Hudhaifa: Whenever theProphet got up at night, he used to clean his mouth with Siwak.

* Volume 2, Book 21, Number 237: Narrated Hudhaifa : Wheneverthe Prophet got up for Tahajjud prayer he used to clean his mouth(and teeth with Siwak.

* Volume 3, Book 31, Number 154: Narrated Abu Huraira: TheProphet said, "If somebody eats or drinks forgetfully then he shouldcomplete his fast, for what he has eaten or drunk, has been given tohim by Allah." Narrated 'Amir bin Rabi'a, "I saw the Prophet cleaninghis teeth with Siwak while he was fasting so many times as I can'tcount." And narrated Abu Huraira, "The Prophet said, 'But for my fearthat it would be hard for my followers, I would have ordered them to


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clean their teeth with Siwak on every performance of ablution." Thesame is narrated by Jabir and Zaid bin Khalid from the Prophet whodid not differentiate between a fasting and a nonfasting person in thisrespect (using Siwak).Aisha said, "The Prophet said, "It (i.e. Siwak) is a purification for themouth and it is a way of seeking Allah's pleasures." Ata' and Qatadasaid, "There is no harm in swallowing the resultant saliva."

Advantages of the Miswaak:

1. Miswaak strengthens the gums and prevents tooth decay.2. Miswaak assists in eliminating toothaches and prevents furtherincrease of decay which has already set in. Research shows that thebark of the "Toothbrush Tree" contains an antibiotic whichsuppresses the growth of bacteria and the formation of plaque in themouth3. Miswaak creates a fragrance in the mouth.4. Miswaak is a cure for illness.5. Miswaak eliminates bad odors and improves the sense of taste.6. Miswaak sharpens the memory.7. Miswaak is a cure for headaches.8. Miswaak creates lustre (noor) on the face of the one whocontinually uses it.9. Miswaak causes the teeth to glow.10. Miswaak strengthens the eyesight.11. Miswaak assists in digestion.12. Miswaak clears the voice.13. The greatest benefit of using miswaak is gaining the pleasure ofAllah.14. The reward of Salaah (Prayers) is multiplied 70 times if Miswaakwas used before it.

Times when usage of Miswaak is Sunnah:

1. Before sleeping / upon awakening2. Before / after meals.3. Before ablution / every prayer


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4. For the recitation of the Qur'an5. Before leaving / after entering one’s home.6. After the signs of death are evident.

How to use:

A Miswaak should be held in such a manner that the small finger andthumb is below the miswaak and the remaining fingers on its upperside.

Simply scrape off bark from the tip (1/2"), then chew the tip gentlyuntil brush like and the fiber becomes soft. Brush teeth horizontallyand frequently. No toothpaste required! Miswak, naturally containsmany components such as fluoride, astringents, detergents, resins (apossible enamel protectant) and abrasives. When the bristles areworn and the flavor has subsided, cut them off & repeat instruction.

When not in use, leave it standing upright with bristles up.

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