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'''Al-Sarīr pillar''' is one of the [[ | '''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== | ||
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 | 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> | ||
==Is Sarir | |||
[[ | ==Comparison with Al-Tawba Pillar== | ||
'''Is the Sarir Pillar the Same as the Al-Tawba Pillar?!''' | |||
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> | |||
==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. | |||
==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> | ||
==Gallary== | ==Gallary== | ||