Pillars of Blessings in Garden of Paradise
(Riaz-ul-Jannah)
There are seven pillars (Ustawanah) in Garden of Paradise. They all are known as pillars of Blessings. In the first row there are four pillars of red stones. Their names are engraved on them: -
Pillar of Hanana: - There was a date trunk here with which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to take rest and deliver the sermons. When a permanent pulpit was made, it is said that the trunk wept profusely.
Pillar of Hars: - There used to be one or other companions sit here as guard when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) be inside the residence.
Pillar of Wafood: - Here the outside delegates used to meet the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and convert to Islam.
Pillar of Abi Lababa (RDA): - Ali Lababa, a companion, has committed a mistake in Tabuk war against infidels (Gazwa-e-Tabuk). He got himself tied up with this pillar as a matter of punishment; so long the Prophet does not release him. The Prophet waited for seven days till the revelation of a Quranic verse in this respect and the acceptance of his repentance, when he was freed.
Pillar of Sareer: - Here the Prophet used to sit in Eitikaf and retire in the night.
Pillar of Gabriel: - Whenever the archangel Gabriel come with Quranic revelation in the garb of the compassion Dahih Kalbi (RDA), he used to sit here.
Pillar of Aisha (RDA): - The Prophet (PBUH) told his companions that there is a spot in his mosque where to offer the prayer is of excellence. The companions searched this spot vehemently but could not succeed. It was after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that Hazrat Aisha (RDA) identified this spot to her nephew. Every pilgrim and visitor to the Prophet’s mosque should offer the prayer near this pillar.
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How to apply for Hajj
There are two types of Hajj travel facilities available in Pakistan.
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Learn the issues ralated Hajj
Having submitted the application for Hajj an intending Haji should familiarise and try to know each and every thing.
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Duties towards Fellow Humans
Every Haji should know and understand his duties owed to God (Huqooq Allah), his duties and responsibilities towards fellow human beings (Huqooq-ul-Ibad). God forgives things which is owed to him by his servants, if He please, provided the sinner repents and affirms not to repeat such acts..
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Important Things to Know
- Every pilgrim should have well acquaintance with his group leader and other members of the group.
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Circumambulation (Tawaf)
- (A) The Excellence of Tawaf
- (B) Kinds of Tawaf
- (C) Rules and Etiquettes of Tawaf
- Meeqat
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