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'''Al-Tawba pillar''' ( | '''Al-Tawba pillar''' (Arabic: {{ia|أسطوانة التوبة}}, pillar of repentance) known also as the Pillar of Abu Lubaba, is a significant marker within the Prophet's Mosque. It holds historical importance as the place where Abu Lubabah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (s), sought repentance after his transgression during the Battle of Banu Qurayzah. Abu Lubabah bound himself to this pillar until his repentance was accepted. It is recommended to offer prayers in its vicinity. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
The Pillar of Tawba is located in [[Masjid al-Nabi]] and in the area of [[Rawza al-Nabi]],<ref>Yamānī,''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 423.</ref> and the distance from it to the [[Prophet's grave]] is two pillars.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 102.</ref> This pillar is the fourth pillar from the side of the Prophet's pulpit and the third pillar from the Qiblah side.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 70.</ref> The [[Al-Qurʿa Pillar]] is located on its west side, and the door of the [[Prophet's house]], which opens into the mosque, is on the level of this pillar. For this reason, it is called Bab al-Tawbah.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna'', p. 203-206.</ref> | The Pillar of Tawba is located in [[Masjid al-Nabi]] and in the area of [[Rawza al-Nabi]],<ref>Yamānī,''Mawsūʿa makka al-mukarrama'', vol. 2, p. 423.</ref> and the distance from it to the [[Prophet's grave]] is two pillars.<ref>Ibn Zabāla, ''Akhbār al-madīna'', p. 102.</ref> This pillar is the fourth pillar from the side of the Prophet's pulpit and the third pillar from the Qiblah side.<ref>Ansārī, ''ʿImārah wa tawsiah al-masjid al-nabawīī'', p. 70.</ref> The [[Al-Qurʿa Pillar]] is located on its west side, and the door of the [[Prophet's house]], which opens into the mosque, is on the level of this pillar. For this reason, it is called Bab al-Tawbah.<ref>Qāʾidān, ''Tārīkh wa āthār-i Islāmi Makka wa Madīna'', p. 203-206.</ref> | ||