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'''The Pillars of Masjid al-Nabi''' are the large number of pillars that some of them, like the pillar of Repentance, Tahajjud, Hars, and Compassion, existed in the original structure of the mosque during the time of the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]], and for this reason, they are of great significance to Muslims. Although [[Masjid al- | '''The Pillars of Masjid al-Nabi''' are the large number of pillars that some of them, like the pillar of Repentance, Tahajjud, Hars, and Compassion, existed in the original structure of the mosque during the time of the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]], and for this reason, they are of great significance to Muslims. Although [[Masjid al-Nabi]] has been rebuilt several times, the placement of these pillars has not changed in the mosque's reconstructions. These pillars were last rebuilt and distinguished from the other pillars of the mosque during the reign of Abdulmajid I, the Ottoman Sultan, with a change in color. | ||
==The history of the pillars== | ==The history of the pillars== | ||
Initially, six pillars made from the trunks of date palms supported the roof of [[Al-Masjid al-Nabawi|the Masjid al-Nabi]], which was constructed from palm branches and leaves.<ref>Qarachānlū, ''Ḥaramayn-I sharīfayn'', p. 129; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 1, p. 267; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'' , vol. 1, p. 246.</ref> | Initially, six pillars made from the trunks of date palms supported the roof of [[Al-Masjid al-Nabawi|the Masjid al-Nabi]], which was constructed from palm branches and leaves.<ref>Qarachānlū, ''Ḥaramayn-I sharīfayn'', p. 129; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 1, p. 267; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara'' , vol. 1, p. 246.</ref> | ||
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==The blessed and sacred pillars of Masjid al-Nabi== | ==The blessed and sacred pillars of Masjid al-Nabi== | ||
There are several old pillars whose count varies, and among Muslims, they hold a distinguished position due to an event or memory from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (s). Praying beside each of these pillars is considered highly virtuous. | There are several old pillars whose count varies, and among Muslims, they hold a distinguished position due to an event or memory from the time of the [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. Praying beside each of these pillars is considered highly virtuous. | ||
===The pillar of Imam Ali (Haras)=== | ===The pillar of Imam Ali (Haras)=== | ||
{{main|Haras pillar}} | {{main|Haras pillar}} | ||
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It is said that some companions used to perform prayers beside it<ref>Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref> | It is said that some companions used to perform prayers beside it<ref>Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref> | ||
Some caliphs, as well as [[Ibn Zubayr]] and his son Amir, also prayed beside it<ref>Ibn Zabāla. ''Akhbār al-madina'', p. 101; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 176.</ref> | Some caliphs, as well as [[Ibn Zubayr]] and his son Amir, also prayed beside it<ref>Ibn Zabāla. ''Akhbār al-madina'', p. 101; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 176.</ref> | ||
=== | ===Murba'at al-Qabr Pillar=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Murba'at al-Qabr Pillar}} | ||
This pillar is in a place where the west wall turns north, in the row of pillars of Haras and Wufud.<ref>Anṣārī, '' ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī al-sharīf ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 72; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 186.</ref> | This pillar is in a place where the west wall turns north, in the row of pillars of Haras and Wufud.<ref>Anṣārī, '' ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī al-sharīf ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 72; Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 186.</ref> | ||
It is called the | It is called the Murba'at al-Qabr for this reason, which is located inside the wall surrounding [[Prophet's tomb|the Prophet's tomb]], and for this reason, it is not possible to visit it.<ref>Anṣārī, '' ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī al-sharīf ʿabar tārīkh'', p. 72.</ref> | ||
They have considered this place as the descent of Gabriel to the Prophet and call it the pillar of Gabriel's position.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 186.</ref> | They have considered this place as the descent of Gabriel to the Prophet and call it the pillar of Gabriel's position.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 186.</ref> | ||
Praying in this place is recommended.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 187; Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref> | Praying in this place is recommended.<ref>Samhūdī, '' Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā'', vol. 2, p. 187; Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124.</ref> | ||
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Seeking blessings from this pillar is considered recommended.<ref>Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124. | Seeking blessings from this pillar is considered recommended.<ref>Amīnī, '' Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab'', vol. 5, p. 124. | ||
</ref> | </ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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file:ستون ابولبابه و ستون سریر.webp|al-Tawba and al-Sarir pillars | file:ستون ابولبابه و ستون سریر.webp|al-Tawba and al-Sarir pillars | ||
file:ستون عایشه2.webp|al-Qurʿa Pillar | file:ستون عایشه2.webp|al-Qurʿa Pillar | ||
file:ستون جبرئیل کنار قبر پیامبر.jpg| | file:ستون جبرئیل کنار قبر پیامبر.jpg|Murba'at al-Qabr Pillar | ||
file:ستون تهجد.jpg|Tahajjud pillar | file:ستون تهجد.jpg|Tahajjud pillar | ||
file:ستون مخلقه.jpg|Mukhallaqa pillar | file:ستون مخلقه.jpg|Mukhallaqa pillar | ||