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==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>

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==

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 ==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>
+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==