Nur Al- Din Zangi

 HE SAW RASULALLAH ﷺ IN HIS DREAMS TELLING HIM TO PROTECT HIS RESTING PLACE. When the defender of Islam Sultan Nur al-Din Zangi was in Syria, he saw the Prophet ﷺ in his dream who showed him two men and he instructed the Sultan to protect him from their harm. The sultan then saw the exact same dream the second night and the third night until he decided to travel to Madinah. 

He summoned the inhabitants of Madinah but he was told that two 'righteous men' were missing. They spent their days and nights in worship and charity. The Sultan entered their home and saw that it was the exact men he had seen and had dug a hole which led to the resting place of Rasulallah ﷺ ﷺ. They admitted to Sultan Nur al-Din that they were spies that wished to steal the body of the Prophet ﷺ so he punished them and fortified the noble resting place with iron walls so that it is safeguarded until the last day. He was also the great leader who defended the lasts of Islam against the crusaders. Rasulallah ﷺ - He is alive and fresh in his blessed resting place and he is well-aware of the affairs of his nation. He seeks forgiveness for those who believe in him.

Who is Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Na'imi

Whilst Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Na'imi was in Madinah, he went to a shop desiring to buy a new pen to write his Tafsir. He really liked one particular pen however he had used up all of his money on purchasing books - and the pen that he liked was unfortunately too expensive so he left. At Fajr, the young shop owner saw the shaykh in the Masjid, pulled out the pen and emotionally said "I dont know who you are or what you are! but last night I saw the Prophet ﷺ for the first time and he said, 'My khadim, Ahmad came to you for a pen. Gift it to him on my behalf!" 

No lover of Rasulallah ﷺ ever left his presence disappointed. No one came to Madinah and sought  drop except he was gifted gushing oceans of generosity. The sahaba said that the Messenger of Allah's kindness was unmatchable but it increased even more in Ramadan. He never said no to people. He never turned away believers disappointed. One time, he gave a man a full valley of goats and animals until he returned back to his people and said, 'O people, accept Islam because Muhammad ﷺ gives the giving of a man who fears no poverty.

Just the way the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was generous - follow his example. When you have guests come over for Iftar then be generous. They aren't eating YOUR food. They are eating their own food but Allah just placed it on your table and in your house. Allah wished to honour you by allowing another person's rizq to be passed on through you so He could reward you in Ramadan.

Has money increased our Imaan?

The top picture is today 100 billion dollars off architecture which would mean that money is readily available but underneath picture from the time of old just a mud building some would say we have come a long way I would say we have gone backwards the days of the mud building we ruled the world Gaza, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Sudan, Yemen etc would not have happened wealth has destroyed us lavious hotels and shopping around the kabba has made us tourist more then worshippers 🤭

Who was Seargant Hassan

 ■ The Last Ottoman Soldier Who Guarded al-Aqsa Mosque.

The last Ottoman soldier to guard al-Aqsa Mosque was Sergeant Hasan al-Ighdirli, 

who remained in Jerusalem until 1982 

and passed away at the age of 93. 

He refused to follow orders to withdraw from Jerusalem and return to Turkey, because for him, Jerusalem was above all orders. 

When asked decades later why he had not returned, he said he feared that the Prophet Muhammad would be saddened by leaving the first Qibla and the third holiest mosque unguarded.

A Turkish journalist, İlhan Bardakçı, met Hasan by chance in al-Aqsa in 1972. He observed him standing motionless near the second courtyard of the mosque. 

People told the journalist Hasan was “mad,” 

as he had been there for years, standing like 

a statue, looking only at the mosque. 

When the journalist approached and greeted him in Turkish, Hasan responded in clear Anatolian Turkish: “Peace be upon you, son”, astonishing the journalist.

Hasan explained that after the Ottoman Empire fell, to prevent looting in Jerusalem, a unit of the Ottoman army remained in the city until 

the British army arrived. 

He insisted on staying with this unit rather 

than returning to Turkey. He belonged to the 20th Corps, 36th Brigade, 8th Regiment, 11th Machine Gun Unit.

Hasan and his fellow Turkish guards stayed to protect al-Aqsa, so that Palestinians would not feel abandoned by the Ottomans, and to honor the sanctity of the mosque. 

Over decades, all his comrades passed away (53 men), but Hasan continued his post. 

He asked the journalist to convey greetings to his former officer, Captain Mustafa, who had entrusted him with the mosque’s protection.

Sergeant Hasan remained a steadfast guardian of al-Aqsa, leaving his homeland and family, showing courage, loyalty, and honor. 

He finally passed away in 1982, becoming 

the last Ottoman soldier guarding the mosque.

Madina to Makka

 The Historic Journey from Makkah to Madinah

A 3D Visual Map of Sacred Landmarks Along the Hijrah Route

This stunning 3D-rendered map beautifully illustrates the historic route between Makkah and Madinah, highlighting key Islamic landmarks along the sacred journey of Hijrah (migration). The terrain is presented in a realistic desert landscape, with mountains, valleys, and coastal elements designed to give depth and historical atmosphere.

The visual layout guides the viewer from Makkah in the south to Madinah in the north, marking significant locations with directional arrows and labeled names.

1️⃣ Makkah – The Starting Point

The journey begins in Makkah, the birthplace of Islam and home to the Holy Kaaba. It is from here that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began the migration to Madinah in 622 CE due to increasing persecution.

Makkah is shown with the Kaaba at its center, surrounded by desert hills and early settlements.

2️⃣ Jabal al-Nour (Cave Hira)

Located near Makkah, Jabal al-Nour is the mountain that houses Cave Hira, where the first revelation of the Qur’an was received.

This mountain symbolizes the beginning of Prophethood and divine guidance.

3️⃣ Jabal Thawr

Jabal Thawr holds immense historical importance. During the Hijrah, the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr (RA) took refuge in the Cave of Thawr for three days to avoid the Quraysh search party.

It represents patience, trust in Allah, and divine protection.

4️⃣ Badr

Further along the route is Badr, the site of the first major battle in Islamic history (Battle of Badr). This location represents a turning point where a small Muslim army achieved victory against a larger force.

It symbolizes faith, strategy, and divine support.

5️⃣ Wadi al-Safra

Wadi al-Safra is a valley region that lies along the historical travel path. It was one of the routes caravans would pass through during journeys between the two cities.

The valley terrain is depicted with natural desert flow and palm clusters.

6️⃣ Masjid Quba

As the Prophet ﷺ approached Madinah, he first arrived in Quba, where he established Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam.

This mosque symbolizes the beginning of the Islamic state in Madinah and community unity.

7️⃣ Madinah – The Final Destination

The journey concludes in Madinah, home to Masjid an-Nabawi and the Green Dome. It became the center of the growing Muslim community and the foundation of Islamic governance.

Madinah represents peace, brotherhood (Muhajirun and Ansar), and the establishment of a just society.

Spiritual and Historical Significance

This 3D visualization is more than a geographic route — it represents:

The sacrifice of Hijrah

The foundation of Islamic civilization

Major spiritual milestones

The transition from persecution to establishment

Each location tells a story of faith, struggle, and divine guidance.

Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid RA

The resting place of the Sword of Allah, Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid. In the Battle of Uhud, rumours that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had been martyred reached Madinah al-Munawarrah. A woman from the Ansar immediately left Madinah and went towards Uhud. 

She was told that her husband had been martyred, her son had been martyred, her father had been martyred, and her brother had been martyred. What was her immediate response? HOW IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH? She was told Rasulallah ﷺ was alive. She carried on walking on the battlefield of Uhud until she finally saw him and said, 'I swear by my mother and father — as long as you are well and safe — I can cope with anything else that has happened. Every hardship is easy as long as you are okay..."

The Prophet ﷺ told us that the end times will be filled with murder, strife, difficulty, confusion, and inner/outer fitna across the world. He promised the believers that those who seek protection of their deen by the Quran, his Sunnah, and his blessed family will never lose out in this dunya. May Allah make us grant us a drop of love, loyalty and courage from the ocean of the Sahaba.