There are main eight pillar in Masjid-e-Nabwi. Six pillars or columns in the Rawdah part of Masjid Nabwi, plus two more in the Holy Chambers, have special historical and spiritual significance. These holy columns, built of palm-tree stumps, standing precisely where the original pillars did. They were erected after Masjid Nabwi, which was established during the Prophet’s (PBUH) reign. From then till now, all who have built, renovated or extended the mosque have done an outstanding job to maintain the original location of these pillars. The following are the Masjid Al Nabwi’ s eight primary pillars:
The Weeping Pillar
It is sometimes referred to as the Ustuwaanah Mukhallaq. It is the utmost value of the cornerstones because it was the place of Salah for the Prophet (S.A.W). This is where a date tree stump started to thrive. Long before the advent of the minbar, the Prophet (SAW) would sit on it to deliver the Khutbah. When the transformation occurred, the whole masjid resonated with a terrible noise of sobbing from the tree, and people in the masjid started to mourn. The tree cried because now the Prophet (S.A.W) will lean on the newly established minbar.
Ustuwaanah Sareer
It is also reported that the Prophet (SAW) used to perform Itikaf here and fell asleep while doing so. Once upon a time, a timber plank was put there for him to rest on.
Ustuwaanah Qu’rah
It is also referred to as the Ustuwaanah Aisha (R.A). Before relocating to Ustuwaanah Hannanah, the Prophet (SAW) worshipped here. This pillar, which is located adjacent to the pillar of Repentance, is designated after Hazrat Aisha (R.A).
Ustuwaanah Ali (R.A.)
It is also known as Ustuwaanah Mah’ras or Hars. ‘Hars’ implies to watch over or guard. A few of the Sahaba would reside here, attempting to keep a vigilant eye or acting as guards. Ali (R.A) was also the one who usually acted in this manner, and that is why it is often alluded to as Ustuwaanah Ali (R.A).
Ustuwaanah Wufood
Wufood is an abbreviation for delegations. When deputations came to meet the Prophet (S.A.W) on behalf of their tribes, he greeted them, addressed the subject to them, and attempted to preach Islam.
Ustuwaanah Jibraeel
Jibraeel (A.S.) would traditionally visit here to pay his reverence to the Prophet (S.A.W). It is not accessible because it is kept within the Holy Chamber of the Prophet (S.A.W).
Ustuwaanah Tahajjud
It is reported that after everyone had left, a carpet was laid here for the Prophet (PBUH) to do Tahajjud prayer late at night. It is presently concealed by a bookcase.
Ustuwaanah Tawbah
It’s also renowned as Ustuwaanah Abu Lubabah. Abu Lubabah (R.A) was a well-known Sahaba. This was the point where he tied himself and his Tawbah was accepted and Prophet (S.A.W) untied him.
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