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According to a narration, prayers are answered near this pillar. It is also narrated that the Companions used to pray near this pillar.
According to a narration, prayers are answered near this pillar. It is also narrated that the Companions used to pray near this pillar.


==location==
==Location==
This pillar is one of the pillars of [[Rawza al-Nabi]], which is the third pillar from the side of the prophet's pulpit and the grave of the prophet<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> and is located next to the current [[Prophet's Mihrab|mihrab]]. In other words, this pillar is located in the middle of the main pillars and there are two pillars between it and the [[prophet's pulpit]], and two pillars between it and the [[grave of the prophet]], and two pillars between the Qibla and the current mihrab, and it is considered the third pillar on each side. It is located next to the [[pillar of Al-Tawba]] and [[Al-Sarīr]].<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna'', p. 191.</ref>
The pillar is one of the pillars of the [[Rawdat al-Nabi]], and it is the third pillar from the Prophet's pulpit and the Prophet's shrine.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> It is located next to the current [[Prophet's Mihrab|mihrab]]. In other words, this pillar is in the middle of the main pillars, with two pillars between it and the [[Prophet's pulpit]], two pillars between it and the noble tomb, and two pillars between it and the current qibla. It is the third pillar from each side and is located next to the [[Pillar of Repentance]] and the [[al-Sarir Pillar]].<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna'', p. 191.</ref>
 
==Name==
The reason for naming it the "al-Qur'a Pillar" is a narration from [[Aisha]], who reported that the Prophet (s) said: "In my mosque, near this pillar, there is a place where, if people knew the reward and virtue of praying there, they would draw lots to pray there."<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>


==Reason for naming==
The reason for this name is that [[Aisha]] narrated from the Prophet: In my mosque, near this pillar, there is a place where if people know the reward and virtue of praying there, they will draw lots to pray there.<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>
===Aisha's Pillar===
===Aisha's Pillar===
It is known that because Aisha reported a narration from the Prophet about the virtue of praying next to it, it was called by this name.<ref>Haythamī, ''Majmaʿ al-zawāʾid'', vol. 4, p. 9; Ṭabarānī, ''Al-Muʿjam al-awsaṭ'', vol. 1, p. 264.</ref> Perhaps it is because Aisha informed about it and determined its place.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> Some believe that this name was taken after Aisha.<ref>Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>Now above it, the word “This is the pillar of Aisha” is written.<ref>Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>
It is well-known that Aisha narrated a hadith about the virtue of praying near this pillar, and thus it was named after her.<ref>Haythamī, ''Majmaʿ al-zawāʾid'', vol. 4, p. 9; Ṭabarānī, ''Al-Muʿjam al-awsaṭ'', vol. 1, p. 264.</ref> Perhaps it is also because Aisha reported it and specified its location.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> Some believe that the pillar was later named after Aisha.<ref>Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref> Now, the phrase "This is Aisha's pillar" is written on top of it.<ref>Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>
===pillar of immigrants===
 
This pillar is also known as “Immigrant pillar”; Because the Meccan immigrants used to sit next to it to talk. Hence, it was also called “Majlis of muhājirān”.<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>
===Pillar of the Emmigrants===
This pillar is also known as the "Pillar of the Emigrants" because the Meccan emigrants used to gather and converse near it. Therefore, it was also called the "Gathering Place of the Emigrants".<ref>Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 443.</ref>
 
===pillar of Mukhalliqa===
===pillar of Mukhalliqa===
Some have mentioned it as “Mukhalliqa pillar”; Because this pillar is also perfumed with aromatic substances like the Mukhalliqa pillar.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 100; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 44; Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 177.</ref>
Some have mentioned it as “Mukhalliqa pillar”; Because this pillar is also perfumed with aromatic substances like the Mukhalliqa pillar.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 100; Shurrāb, ''Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra'', p. 44; Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 177.</ref>
==Virtue==
==Virtue==
According to narrations, supplication is fulfilled near this pillar.<ref> Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> It is said that some companions prayed near it.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124; Subḥānī, ''Al-Zīyāra fī al-kitā wa al-sunna'', p. 40.</ref> Some caliphs, as well as [[Ibn Zubayr]] and his son ʿāmir, also prayed next to it.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176.</ref>
According to narrations, supplication is fulfilled near this pillar.<ref> Maṭarī, ''Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra'', p. 91; Najjār, ''Al-Durra al-thamīna'', p. 296.</ref> It is said that some companions prayed near it.<ref>Amīnī, ''Al-Ghadīr'', vol. 5, p. 124; Subḥānī, ''Al-Zīyāra fī al-kitā wa al-sunna'', p. 40.</ref> Some caliphs, as well as [[Ibn Zubayr]] and his son ʿāmir, also prayed next to it.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 101; Samhūdī, ''Wafāʾ al-wafā'', vol. 2, p. 176.</ref>
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*Yamānī, Aḥmad Zakkī. ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara''. London: Muʾssisa al-furqān, 1429 AH.
*Yamānī, Aḥmad Zakkī. ''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara''. London: Muʾssisa al-furqān, 1429 AH.
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Al-Qur'a Pillar
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General Information
Other NamesAisha's Pillar, pillar of immigrants
PlaceMedina, al-Masjid al-Nabawi, in Rawdat al-Nabi
Religious Aspect
Religious AffiliationMuslims
RitualsPraying next to this pillar

Al-Qurʿa Pillar (Arabic: أُسطُوانَة القُرعَة) is one of the pillars of the Prophet's Mosque. According to a narration, if Muslims knew the value of this place, they would draw lots to pray there. Because Aisha was the narrator of this hadith, this pillar is also called Aisha's Pillar the phrase "Aisha's Pillar" is written on top of it. It is also called the Pillar of the Emigrants because the Meccan emigrants gathered around this pillar.

According to a narration, prayers are answered near this pillar. It is also narrated that the Companions used to pray near this pillar.

Location

The pillar is one of the pillars of the Rawdat al-Nabi, and it is the third pillar from the Prophet's pulpit and the Prophet's shrine.[1] It is located next to the current mihrab. In other words, this pillar is in the middle of the main pillars, with two pillars between it and the Prophet's pulpit, two pillars between it and the noble tomb, and two pillars between it and the current qibla. It is the third pillar from each side and is located next to the Pillar of Repentance and the al-Sarir Pillar.[2]

Name

The reason for naming it the "al-Qur'a Pillar" is a narration from Aisha, who reported that the Prophet (s) said: "In my mosque, near this pillar, there is a place where, if people knew the reward and virtue of praying there, they would draw lots to pray there."[3]

Aisha's Pillar

It is well-known that Aisha narrated a hadith about the virtue of praying near this pillar, and thus it was named after her.[4] Perhaps it is also because Aisha reported it and specified its location.[5] Some believe that the pillar was later named after Aisha.[6] Now, the phrase "This is Aisha's pillar" is written on top of it.[7]

Pillar of the Emmigrants

This pillar is also known as the "Pillar of the Emigrants" because the Meccan emigrants used to gather and converse near it. Therefore, it was also called the "Gathering Place of the Emigrants".[8]

pillar of Mukhalliqa

Some have mentioned it as “Mukhalliqa pillar”; Because this pillar is also perfumed with aromatic substances like the Mukhalliqa pillar.[9]

Virtue

According to narrations, supplication is fulfilled near this pillar.[10] It is said that some companions prayed near it.[11] Some caliphs, as well as Ibn Zubayr and his son ʿāmir, also prayed next to it.[12]

Notes

  1. ↑ Ibn Zabāla, Akhbār al-madīna, p. 101; Maṭarī, Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra, p. 91; Najjār, Al-Durra al-thamīna, p. 296.
  2. ↑ Qāʾidān, Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna, p. 191.
  3. ↑ Samhūdī, Wafāʾ al-wafā, vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama, vol. 2, p. 443.
  4. ↑ Haythamī, Majmaʿ al-zawāʾid, vol. 4, p. 9; Ṭabarānī, Al-Muʿjam al-awsaṭ, vol. 1, p. 264.
  5. ↑ Ibn Zabāla, Akhbār al-madīna, p. 101; Maṭarī, Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra, p. 91; Najjār, Al-Durra al-thamīna, p. 296.
  6. ↑ Yamānī, Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama, vol. 2, p. 443.
  7. ↑ Yamānī, Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama, vol. 2, p. 443.
  8. ↑ Samhūdī, Wafāʾ al-wafā, vol. 2, p. 176; Yamānī, Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama, vol. 2, p. 443.
  9. ↑ Ibn Zabāla, Akhbār al-madīna, p. 100; Shurrāb, Al-Ma ʿālim al-athīra, p. 44; Samhūdī, Wafāʾ al-wafā, vol. 2, p. 177.
  10. ↑ Maṭarī, Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra, p. 91; Najjār, Al-Durra al-thamīna, p. 296.
  11. ↑ Amīnī, Al-Ghadīr, vol. 5, p. 124; Subḥānī, Al-Zīyāra fī al-kitā wa al-sunna, p. 40.
  12. ↑ Ibn Zabāla, Akhbār al-madīna, p. 101; Samhūdī, Wafāʾ al-wafā, vol. 2, p. 176.

References

  • Amīnī, ʿAbd al-Ḥusayn. Al-Ghadīr fī al-kitāb wa al-sunna wa al-ʾadab. Tehran: Dār al-Kutub al-Islāmiyya, 1372 Sh.
  • Haythamī, ʿAlī b. Abūbakr. Majmaʿ al-zawāʾid wa manbaʿ al-fawāʾid. Beirut: 1402 AH.
  • Ibn Zabāla. Akhbār al-madīna. Medina: Markaz Buḥūth wa Darāsāt al-Madina al-Munawwara, 1424 AH.
  • Maṭarī, Muḥammad b. Aḥmad al-. Al-Taʿrīf bimā ʾansat al-hijra min maʿālim dār al-hijra. Riyadh: Dār al-malik ʿAbdu-l ʿAzīz, 2005.
  • Najjār, Muḥammad b. Maḥmūd al- .Al-Durra al-thamīna fī akhbār al-madina. Medina: Markaz Buḥūth wa Darāsāt al-Madina al-Munawwara, 1427 AH.
  • Qāʾidān, Aṣghar. Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna. 4th edition. Qom: Nashr-i Mashʿar, 1381 Sh.
  • Samhūdī, ʿAlī b. ʿAbd Allāh. Wafāʾ al-wafā bi akhbār dar al-Muṣṭafā. Edited by Muḥammad Muḥyi al-Dīn ʿAbd al-Ḥamīd. Beirut: 1984.
  • Shurrāb, Muḥammad b. Muḥammad Ḥasan. Al-Maʿālim al-athīra. Tehran: Mashʿar, 1383 sh.
  • Subḥānī, Jaʿfar. Al-Zīyāra fī al-kitā wa al-sunna. Qom: Muʾassisat Imām al-Ṣādiq, 1439 AH.
  • Ṭabarānī, Sulaymān b. Aḥmad. Al-Muʿjam al-awsaṭ. Edited by Abū Maʿādh Ṭāriq b. ʿIwad Allāh. Cairo: 1415-1416 AH.
  • Yamānī, Aḥmad Zakkī. Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama wa al-madina al-munawwara. London: Muʾssisa al-furqān, 1429 AH.
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