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	file:نقشه مسجدالنبی و ستون‌های آن.webp\|The map of [[Masjid al-Nabi]] where number 2 shows the location of the Sarir pillar.		file:نقشه مسجدالنبی و ستون‌های آن.webp\|The map of [[Masjid al-Nabi]] where number 2 shows the location of the Sarir pillar.
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	==Location==		==Location==
	he Al-Sarīr Pillar in the Prophet’s Mosque is located within the area of [[Rawdat al-Nabi]], to the east of the Pillar of Repentance. <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> It is the first pillar on the side of the ''qibla'' (direction of prayer) and is adjacent to the western wall of the Prophet’s chamber. <ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>		he Al-Sarīr Pillar in the Prophet’s Mosque is located within the area of [[Rawdat al-Nabi]], to the east of the Pillar of Repentance.<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> It is the first pillar on the side of the ''qibla'' (direction of prayer) and is adjacent to the western wall of the Prophet’s chamber.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>

	==Reason for naming==		==Reason for naming==
	The Al-Sarīr Pillar is named as such because, during his days of Iʿtikāf (spiritual retreat), the Prophet would place his bed, made of palm leaves and wood or matting beside it.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> He would rest there during his retreat and sleep next to it when he needed to rest. <ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>		The Al-Sarīr Pillar is named as such because, during his days of Iʿtikāf (spiritual retreat), the Prophet would place his bed, made of palm leaves and wood or matting beside it.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> He would rest there during his retreat and sleep next to it when he needed to rest.<ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>

	==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==		==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==
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	Local historians of [[Medina]], such as [[Ibn Zubala]], [[Ibn Najjar]], and [[Matari]], did not introduce the "Sarīr Column." They only mentioned that during the days of I'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in Ramadan, the Prophet’s bed was placed between the Tawbah (Repentance) Column and a lamp near his grave,<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or near the Tawbah, Column<ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the eastern side.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> This adds to the reasoning why some scholars have equated the Sarīr Column with the Tawbah Column due to their proximity in these reports.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>		Local historians of [[Medina]], such as [[Ibn Zubala]], [[Ibn Najjar]], and [[Matari]], did not introduce the "Sarīr Column." They only mentioned that during the days of I'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in Ramadan, the Prophet’s bed was placed between the Tawbah (Repentance) Column and a lamp near his grave,<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or near the Tawbah, Column<ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the eastern side.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> This adds to the reasoning why some scholars have equated the Sarīr Column with the Tawbah Column due to their proximity in these reports.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>

	But the accurate interpretation suggests that the Prophet’s resting place was occasionally positioned adjacent to the [[Tawbah Column]] ([[Repentance Pillar]]), while at other times, it was situated beside the Sarīr Column. <ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> According to historians [[Ayoub Sabri Pasha]] and [[Ahmad bin Abdul-Hamid]], prior to the expansion of [[Masjid al-Nabawi]] following the Battle of [[Khaybar]], the Prophet would observe [[I'tikaf]] (spiritual retreat) near the Tawbah Column. Following this expansion, the location of his I'tikaf was relocated to the area near the Sarīr Column.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>		But the accurate interpretation suggests that the Prophet’s resting place was occasionally positioned adjacent to the [[Tawbah Column]] ([[Repentance Pillar]]), while at other times, it was situated beside the Sarīr Column.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> According to historians [[Ayoub Sabri Pasha]] and [[Ahmad bin Abdul-Hamid]], prior to the expansion of [[Masjid al-Nabawi]] following the Battle of [[Khaybar]], the Prophet would observe [[I'tikaf]] (spiritual retreat) near the Tawbah Column. Following this expansion, the location of his I'tikaf was relocated to the area near the Sarīr Column.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>


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	==Virtue and Significance==		==Virtue and Significance==
	Inscribed on the Sarir Pillar is the phrase "هذه اسطوانة السریر" ("This is the Sarir Pillar"). <ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> According to several narrations, it is considered meritorious to seek blessings from this pillar. Despite the limited access imposed by historical reconstructions, the spiritual significance of the Sarir Pillar endures, highlighting its esteemed status within the religious traditions of Islam. The practice of seeking blessings from the pillar underscores the deep reverence and spiritual connection that the faithful maintain with this sacred site.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>		Inscribed on the Sarir Pillar is the phrase "هذه اسطوانة السریر" ("This is the Sarir Pillar").<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> According to several narrations, it is considered meritorious to seek blessings from this pillar. Despite the limited access imposed by historical reconstructions, the spiritual significance of the Sarir Pillar endures, highlighting its esteemed status within the religious traditions of Islam. The practice of seeking blessings from the pillar underscores the deep reverence and spiritual connection that the faithful maintain with this sacred site.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>

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	==Location==		==Location==
	he Al-Sarīr ~~pillar~~ is ~~prominently situated~~ within the ~~sacred confines~~ of [[~~Masjid~~ al-Nabi]], ~~specifically located in~~ the ~~area known as [[Rawdat al-Nabi]]. It is positioned on the eastern side~~ of the Pillar of Repentance, <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> ~~marking its significance as~~ the first pillar ~~encountered when approaching~~ the ~~Qibla~~ direction~~. Furthermore, the Al-Sarīr pillar~~ is ~~intimately connected~~ to the western wall of the ~~Prophet's shrine~~.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>		he Al-Sarīr Pillar in the Prophet’s Mosque is located within the area of [[Rawdat al-Nabi]], to the east of the Pillar of Repentance. <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> It is the first pillar on the side of the ''qibla'' (direction of prayer) and is adjacent to the western wall of the Prophet’s chamber. <ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>

	==Reason for naming==		==Reason for naming==
	The Al-Sarīr ~~pillar derives its name from its historical association with the Prophet Muhammad (S)~~ during ~~the period~~ of Iʿtikāf~~. It was the designated spot where~~ the Prophet ~~placed~~ his bed, ~~which was crafted from~~ palm leaves and wood or ~~woven~~ matting.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> ~~During~~ his ~~Iʿtikāf, a spiritual~~ retreat ~~involving seclusion~~ and ~~worship, the Prophet would rest on this bed, and the pillar thus came~~ to ~~be known as "Sarīr," reflecting its use as a place of~~ rest ~~and contemplation~~.<ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>		The Al-Sarīr Pillar is named as such because, during his days of Iʿtikāf (spiritual retreat), the Prophet would place his bed, made of palm leaves and wood or matting beside it.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> He would rest there during his retreat and sleep next to it when he needed to rest. <ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>

	==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==		==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==

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	'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the pillars in the [[Masjid al-Nabi]] (Prophet's Mosque), where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) performed ''itikaf'' (spiritual retreat). This pillar became one of the supports of the Prophet’s tomb during the renovation of the Prophet’s Mosque carried out by the Mamluk Sultan Baibars. Since that time, access to the pillar for blessings has been restricted for worshippers. According to some narrations, seeking blessings from this pillar is recommended..		'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the pillars in the [[Masjid al-Nabi]] (Prophet's Mosque), where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) performed ''itikaf'' (spiritual retreat). This pillar became one of the supports of the Prophet’s tomb during the renovation of the Prophet’s Mosque carried out by the Mamluk Sultan Baibars. Since that time, access to the pillar for blessings has been restricted for worshippers. According to some narrations, seeking blessings from this pillar is recommended.

	==Location==		==Location==

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	'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the ~~prominent features of~~ [[Masjid al-Nabi]] ~~and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as~~ the ~~location where~~ [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) ~~engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of~~ spiritual retreat ~~and devotion~~. ~~During~~ the ~~reconstruction~~ of ~~Masjid al-Nabi~~ by the Mamluk Sultan [[Baibars~~]], this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine~~. Since that time, access to ~~this~~ pillar has been restricted ~~to pilgrims seeking its blessings~~.		'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the pillars in the [[Masjid al-Nabi]] (Prophet's Mosque), where the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) performed ''itikaf'' (spiritual retreat). This pillar became one of the supports of the Prophet’s tomb during the renovation of the Prophet’s Mosque carried out by the Mamluk Sultan Baibars. Since that time, access to the pillar for blessings has been restricted for worshippers. According to some narrations, seeking blessings from this pillar is recommended..
	According to ~~various traditions~~, ~~it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek~~ blessings from ~~the Al-Sarīr~~ pillar.

	==Location==		==Location==

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	==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==		==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==
	'''Is the Sarir Pillar the Same as the Al-Tawba Pillar?!'''		'''Is the Sarir Pillar the Same as the Al-Tawba Pillar?!'''
	~~It is important to clarify that the Al-Sarīr pillar is distinct from the~~ [[~~Al-Tawba pillar~~]]. While both hold significance within Masjid al-Nabi, they serve different roles and are located in separate areas of the mosque. The Al-Tawba pillar, located elsewhere in the mosque, is associated with specific events and traditions, which set it apart from the Al-Sarīr pillar's historical and functional context. Local historians of Medina, such as Ibn ~~Zabala~~, Ibn Najjar, and Matari, did not ~~specifically mention~~ the ~~Sarir pillar by name~~. ~~Instead, their references indicate~~ that during the ~~Iʿtikāf period~~ in Ramadan, the ~~Prophet Muhammad's (S)~~ bed was ~~positioned~~ between the ~~Pillar of~~ Repentance and a lamp ~~located~~ near ~~the Prophet’s~~ grave,<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or ~~alternatively,~~ near the ~~Pillar of Repentance~~ <ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the eastern side.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> ~~Consequently,~~ some scholars have ~~identified~~ the ~~Sarir pillar~~ with the Pillar ~~of Repentance~~.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>		Local historians of [[Medina]], such as [[Ibn Zubala]], [[Ibn Najjar]], and [[Matari]], did not introduce the "Sarīr Column." They only mentioned that during the days of I'tikaf (spiritual retreat) in Ramadan, the Prophet’s bed was placed between the Tawbah (Repentance) Column and a lamp near his grave,<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or near the Tawbah, Column<ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the eastern side.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> This adds to the reasoning why some scholars have equated the Sarīr Column with the Tawbah Column due to their proximity in these reports.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>

			But the accurate interpretation suggests that the Prophet’s resting place was occasionally positioned adjacent to the [[Tawbah Column]] ([[Repentance Pillar]]), while at other times, it was situated beside the Sarīr Column. <ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> According to historians [[Ayoub Sabri Pasha]] and [[Ahmad bin Abdul-Hamid]], prior to the expansion of [[Masjid al-Nabawi]] following the Battle of [[Khaybar]], the Prophet would observe [[I'tikaf]] (spiritual retreat) near the Tawbah Column. Following this expansion, the location of his I'tikaf was relocated to the area near the Sarīr Column.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>

	However, it is accurately noted that the Prophet’s bed was sometimes placed next to the [[Pillar of Repentance]] and sometimes next to the Sarir Pillar. <ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> Notably, [[Ayub Sabri Pasha]] and [[Ahmad bin Abdul Hamid]] argue that before the significant expansion of [[Masjid al-Nabi]], which occurred after the [[Battle of Khaybar]], the Prophet's [[Iʿtikāf]] was conducted near the Pillar of Repentance. Following the expansion, the Iʿtikāf was relocated to the vicinity of the Sarir pillar.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>
	Therefore, while some historical accounts and interpretations suggest a possible equivalence between the Sarir pillar and the Pillar of Repentance, it is clear that they are distinct entities with separate historical and religious significance. The architectural and structural changes to Masjid al-Nabi over time have influenced the understanding and context of these pillars, highlighting their unique roles in Islamic tradition and history.

	==Inaccessibility of the Sarir Pillar for Pilgrims==		==Inaccessibility of the Sarir Pillar for Pilgrims==

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	'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the prominent features of Masjid al-Nabi and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as the location where Prophet Muhammad (S) engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of spiritual retreat and devotion. During the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi by the Mamluk Sultan ~~Baybars~~, this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine. Since that time, access to this pillar has been restricted to pilgrims seeking its blessings.		'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the prominent features of [[Masjid al-Nabi]] and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as the location where [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S) engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of spiritual retreat and devotion. During the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi by the Mamluk Sultan [[Baibars]], this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine. Since that time, access to this pillar has been restricted to pilgrims seeking its blessings.
	According to various traditions, it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek blessings from the Al-Sarīr pillar.		According to various traditions, it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek blessings from the Al-Sarīr pillar.

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	'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the prominent features of Masjid al-Nabi and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as the location where Prophet Muhammad (S) engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of spiritual retreat and devotion. During the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars, this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine. Since that time, access to this pillar has been restricted to pilgrims seeking its blessings.		'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the prominent features of Masjid al-Nabi and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as the location where Prophet Muhammad (S) engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of spiritual retreat and devotion. During the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars, this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine. Since that time, access to this pillar has been restricted to pilgrims seeking its blessings.
	According to various traditions, it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek blessings from the Al-Sarīr pillar~~. This practice underscores the pillar's revered status in Islamic heritage and its continued significance in the spiritual lives of Muslims~~.		According to various traditions, it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek blessings from the Al-Sarīr pillar.

	==Location==		==Location==
	he Al-Sarīr pillar is prominently situated within the sacred confines of [[Masjid al-Nabi]], specifically located in the area known as [[Rawdat al-Nabi]]. It is positioned on the eastern side of the Pillar of Repentance, <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> marking its significance as the first pillar encountered when approaching the Qibla direction. Furthermore, the Al-Sarīr pillar is intimately connected to the western wall of the Prophet's shrine, highlighting its integral placement within the mosque's architectural and spiritual layout. Its strategic location underscores its historical importance and its role in the religious practices associated with Masjid al-Nabi.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>		he Al-Sarīr pillar is prominently situated within the sacred confines of [[Masjid al-Nabi]], specifically located in the area known as [[Rawdat al-Nabi]]. It is positioned on the eastern side of the Pillar of Repentance, <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> marking its significance as the first pillar encountered when approaching the Qibla direction. Furthermore, the Al-Sarīr pillar is intimately connected to the western wall of the Prophet's shrine.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>

	==Reason for naming==		==Reason for naming==

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	'''Al-Sarīr pillar''' is one of the ~~[[pillars~~ of Masjid al-Nabi~~]], which was~~ the ~~place of~~ Prophet~~'s [[~~Iʿtikāf]] . ~~This~~ pillar was used as ~~the pillars of~~ the Prophet's shrine ~~during the reconstruction of [[Masjid al-Nabi]] by [[Baybars Mamluki]]~~, ~~and since then it~~ has been ~~removed from the reach of~~ pilgrims ~~to seek~~ blessings. According to traditions, it is recommended to seek ~~blessing this~~ pillar.		'''The Al-Sarīr pillar'''' is one of the prominent features of Masjid al-Nabi and holds significant historical and religious importance. It is traditionally recognized as the location where Prophet Muhammad (S) engaged in Iʿtikāf, a form of spiritual retreat and devotion. During the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi by the Mamluk Sultan Baybars, this pillar was used as a foundational support for the Prophet's shrine. Since that time, access to this pillar has been restricted to pilgrims seeking its blessings.
			According to various traditions, it is highly recommended for pilgrims to seek blessings from the Al-Sarīr pillar. This practice underscores the pillar's revered status in Islamic heritage and its continued significance in the spiritual lives of Muslims.

	==Location==		==Location==
	~~The Sarir~~ pillar is ~~located in~~ Masjid al-Nabi, in the area of [[Rawdat al-Nabi]], on the ~~east~~ side of the ~~[[pillar~~ of ~~repentance]]~~<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> ~~and~~ the first pillar ~~from~~ the Qibla direction ~~and~~ connected to the western wall of the Prophet's shrine.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>		he Al-Sarīr pillar is prominently situated within the sacred confines of [[Masjid al-Nabi]], specifically located in the area known as [[Rawdat al-Nabi]]. It is positioned on the eastern side of the Pillar of Repentance, <ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 40.</ref> marking its significance as the first pillar encountered when approaching the Qibla direction. Furthermore, the Al-Sarīr pillar is intimately connected to the western wall of the Prophet's shrine, highlighting its integral placement within the mosque's architectural and spiritual layout. Its strategic location underscores its historical importance and its role in the religious practices associated with Masjid al-Nabi.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmī-i Makka wa Madīna'', p. 193. </ref>

	==Reason for naming==		==Reason for naming==
	The ~~Sarir~~ pillar ~~is called by this~~ name ~~because~~ during the ~~days~~ of ~~I'tikaf,~~ the Prophet ~~used to place~~ his bed which was ~~made of~~ palm leaves and wood or ~~mat,~~<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> and would ~~perform I'tikaf~~ and ~~calm down on it when~~ the ~~time~~ of ~~resting~~.<ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>		The Al-Sarīr pillar derives its name from its historical association with the Prophet Muhammad (S) during the period of Iʿtikāf. It was the designated spot where the Prophet placed his bed, which was crafted from palm leaves and wood or woven matting.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> During his Iʿtikāf, a spiritual retreat involving seclusion and worship, the Prophet would rest on this bed, and the pillar thus came to be known as "Sarīr," reflecting its use as a place of rest and contemplation.<ref>Sayyid al-Wakīl, ''Al-masjid al-nabawīī ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 53; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref>
	==Is Sarir ~~pillar~~ the ~~same~~ as Al-Tawba ~~pillar~~?!==
	[[The ~~local~~ historians of ~~Madina]]~~, such as Ibn Zabala, Ibn Najjar and Matari, did not ~~introduce~~ the Sarir pillar. ~~They have only mentioned~~ that during the ~~I'tikaf days of the month of~~ Ramadan, the bed ~~of the prophet~~ was ~~placed~~ between the ~~[[pillar~~ of ~~repentance]]~~ and ~~the~~ lamp near the ~~[[prophet's~~ grave]]<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or near the ~~pillar~~ of ~~repentance~~<ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the ~~east~~.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> ~~Therefore~~, ~~Some~~ have ~~considered~~ the pillar of ~~Sarir as~~ the ~~pillar~~ of ~~repentance~~.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>		==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar==
			'''Is the Sarir Pillar the Same as the Al-Tawba Pillar?!'''
			It is important to clarify that the Al-Sarīr pillar is distinct from the [[Al-Tawba pillar]]. While both hold significance within Masjid al-Nabi, they serve different roles and are located in separate areas of the mosque. The Al-Tawba pillar, located elsewhere in the mosque, is associated with specific events and traditions, which set it apart from the Al-Sarīr pillar's historical and functional context. Local historians of Medina, such as Ibn Zabala, Ibn Najjar, and Matari, did not specifically mention the Sarir pillar by name. Instead, their references indicate that during the Iʿtikāf period in Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad's (S) bed was positioned between the Pillar of Repentance and a lamp located near the Prophet’s grave,<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 103</ref> or alternatively, near the Pillar of Repentance <ref>Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 298.</ref> or behind it from the eastern side.<ref>Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾanasat'', p. 91.</ref> Consequently, some scholars have identified the Sarir pillar with the Pillar of Repentance.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 71.</ref>

			However, it is accurately noted that the Prophet’s bed was sometimes placed next to the [[Pillar of Repentance]] and sometimes next to the Sarir Pillar. <ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> Notably, [[Ayub Sabri Pasha]] and [[Ahmad bin Abdul Hamid]] argue that before the significant expansion of [[Masjid al-Nabi]], which occurred after the [[Battle of Khaybar]], the Prophet's [[Iʿtikāf]] was conducted near the Pillar of Repentance. Following the expansion, the Iʿtikāf was relocated to the vicinity of the Sarir pillar.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>
			Therefore, while some historical accounts and interpretations suggest a possible equivalence between the Sarir pillar and the Pillar of Repentance, it is clear that they are distinct entities with separate historical and religious significance. The architectural and structural changes to Masjid al-Nabi over time have influenced the understanding and context of these pillars, highlighting their unique roles in Islamic tradition and history.

			==Inaccessibility of the Sarir Pillar for Pilgrims==
			During the reconstruction of [[Masjid al-Nabi]] under the reign of [[Malik al-Zahir Baybars]] (825–842 AH) of the [[Mamluk dynasty in Egypt]], significant changes were made to the structure of the mosque. One notable alteration involved the Sarir Pillar, which holds historical and religious significance. This reconstruction led to half of the Sarir Pillar being enclosed within the shrine of the [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S).<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184.</ref> As a consequence of this architectural modification, the Sarir Pillar, which was once accessible to pilgrims seeking blessings, is no longer within reach.(R: 825-842 AH/ 1422- 1438-9) of the Mamluks of Egypt,<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 1, p. 268.</ref> it is not possible for pilgrims to bless it.
			The enclosure of the pillar has effectively restricted the physical interaction and veneration practices that pilgrims historically performed. The reconstruction efforts, while aimed at preserving and enhancing the mosque, inadvertently limited direct access to this revered relic.

	But it is true that the bed of the prophet was sometimes next to the pillar of repentance and sometimes next to the pillar of sarir.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 72; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'', vol. 2, p. 430.</ref> Ayub Sabri Pasha and Ahmad bin Abdul Hamid believe that before [[the development of Masjid al-Nabi]], which was carried out after the [[Battle of Khaybar]], the Prophet's I'tikaf was next to The [[pillar of repentance]] and then it was moved to the side of the pillar of Sarir.<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236; ʿAbd al- Ḥamīd, ''ʿUmda al-akhbār'', p. 99-100.</ref>		==Virtue and Significance==
	==~~Status~~==		Inscribed on the Sarir Pillar is the phrase "هذه اسطوانة السریر" ("This is the Sarir Pillar"). <ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> According to several narrations, it is considered meritorious to seek blessings from this pillar. Despite the limited access imposed by historical reconstructions, the spiritual significance of the Sarir Pillar endures, highlighting its esteemed status within the religious traditions of Islam. The practice of seeking blessings from the pillar underscores the deep reverence and spiritual connection that the faithful maintain with this sacred site.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>
	~~After half of~~ the Sarir pillar was placed inside the [[prophet's shrine]]<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184.</ref> during the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi during the reign of [[Malik Zahir Baibaras]] (R: 825-842 AH/ 1422- 1438-9) of the Mamluks of Egypt,<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 1, p. 268.</ref> it is ~~not possible for pilgrims to bless it.~~
	~~==Virtues==~~
	~~On the sarir pillar,~~ the phrase " ~~«هذه~~ اسطوانة ~~السریر»~~ This is the ~~pillar of sarir~~" ~~is written~~<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> ~~and based on some hadiths~~, it is ~~recommended~~ to ~~bless it~~.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>

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	==Status==		==Status==
	After half of the Sarir pillar was placed inside the [[prophet's shrine]]<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184.</ref> during the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi during the reign of [[Malik Zahir Baibaras]] (R: 825-842 AH/ 1422- 1438-9) of the Mamluks of Egypt,<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 1, p. 268.</ref> it is not possible for pilgrims to bless it.		After half of the Sarir pillar was placed inside the [[prophet's shrine]]<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 184.</ref> during the reconstruction of Masjid al-Nabi during the reign of [[Malik Zahir Baibaras]] (R: 825-842 AH/ 1422- 1438-9) of the Mamluks of Egypt,<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 1, p. 268.</ref> it is not possible for pilgrims to bless it.
	==~~Virtu~~==		==Virtues==
	On the sarir pillar, the phrase " «هذه اسطوانة السریر» This is the pillar of sarir" is written<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> and based on some hadiths, it is recommended to bless it.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>		On the sarir pillar, the phrase " «هذه اسطوانة السریر» This is the pillar of sarir" is written<ref>Ṣabrī Pāshā, ''Mawsūʿa mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'', vol. 3, p. 235-236</ref> and based on some hadiths, it is recommended to bless it.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref>

	==Gallary==		==Gallary==
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