Dear Islamic sisters! The thorns on the path of Madinah are like flowers to the devotees of Rasool. Therefore, whilst travelling to Madinah, if any difficulties arise, someone troubles you, someone pushes you, speaks against you or any kind of disaster strikes, you should remain patient. Being impatient, crying, shouting, seeking revenge and complaining could result in you being deprived of various blessings. Therefore, the time you spend in the blessed city of Madinah, try to be an embodiment of respect and dignity.

اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه عَزَّوَجَلَّ, our pious predecessors would respect the city of Madinah very much. Let’s listen to parable of the great love and respect of an exalted saint, a devotee of Rasool had for the blessed city of Madinah:

Imam Maalik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه and the respect of the blessed sand of Madinah

Sayyiduna Imam Shaafi’i رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه states: ‘I once saw some Egyptian or Persian horses tied at the door of Imam Maalik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه. Before this, I had never seen such excellent horses. I said: ‘How excellent these horses are.’ Imam Maalik then said: ‘I give you all of the horses as a gift.’ When I requested him to keep one horse for himself, he replied: ‘I feel shy from Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ that the blessed ground of Madinah should be stamped upon by my horses’ hooves where the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is resting.’ (Ihya-ul-‘Uloom, vol. 1, pp. 114; summarised)

سُـبْحٰـنَ الـلّٰــه! Did you hear how excellent devotee of Rasool, Imam Maalik رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه was, how much he loved blessed Madinah and how much he respected it. As he رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه was also the scholar of Madinah, respect was embedded in his nature, whereas, knowledge and respect are both a great necessity in our society today. If you have the wealth of knowledge, you will have the ability to respect as well and if you are empty of knowledge, there is a chance of you falling into the pits of disrespect. Especially if you are travelling to Madinah, it is very important for you to take each and every step with caution ensuring that immense respect is observed. Remember! This is that sacred place whose respect Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ has taught us. Therefore, showing even slight