The old zam zam parlour in Kaaba

Before the year of 2000 a zam zam drinking water basement was present beneath the mutaf area near holy kaba. This is the picture of that basement. Stairs were made separately for men and the women in a corner of mutaf which leads pilgrims to the zam zam drinking basement parlor, where hundreds of basins with zam dispensers were fixed for pilgrims, and at the dead of this parlor a room having glass walls was made, it was actually the room of "ZAM ZAM WELL"

Though the well was completely covered even in those days, and few pumping machines was there. Pilgrims enjoy and feel pleasure to see zam zam well through glass walls.This well is 18 meters to kabba.

Jannat -ul- Baqi

A view of Jannat-ul-Baqi.

Another view of Jannat -ul- Baqi from top.

History Of Jannat-ul-Baqi.

Literally "al-Baqi" means a tree garden. It is also known as "Jannat al-Baqi" due to its sanctity, since in it are buried many of our Prophet's relatives and companions.
The first companion buried in Jannat Al-Baqi was Uthman bin Madhoon who died on the 3rd of Shaban al-Moazzam in the 3rd year of Hijrah. Prophet Muhammad (saw) ordered certain trees to be felled, and in its midst, he buried his dear companion, placing two stones over the grave.

On the following years, the Prophet's son Ibrahim, who died in infancy and over whom the Prophet (s) wept bitterly, was also buried there. The people of Madina then began to use that site for the burial of their own dead, because the Prophet (s) used to greet those who were buried in al-Baqi by saying

"Peace be upon you, O abode of the faithful! God willing, we should soon join you. O' Allah, forgive the fellows of al-Baqi".

The site of the burial ground at Jannat Al-Baqi was gradually extended. Nearly seven thousand companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) were buried there, not to mention those of the Ahlul Bayt AS. Imam Hasan bin ali AS, Imam Ali bin Hussain AS, Imam Muhammad bin Ali AS, and Imam Ja'far bin Muhammad AS were all buried there.

Among other relatives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who were buried at al-Baqi are: his aunts Safiya and Aatika, and his aunt Fatima bint al-Asad, the mother of Imam Ali AS. The third caliph Uthman was buried outside al-Baqi, but with later extensions, his grave was included in the area. In later years, great Muslim scholars like Malik bin Anas and many others, were buried there too. Thus, did al-Baqi become a well-known place of great historic significance to all Muslims.

About Madina

The first name of Madina-tul-Munawwarah was "Yasrab". Its' climate was not healthy. It was  called the city of diseases and problems. Its' water had bitter taste. Viral diseases were very common here. No one liked to live here but The Last Prophet Muhammad sallalla ho allihi wasalam chose this city to live after leaving Makkah. After the arrival of Prophet Muhammad  sallalla ho allihi wasalam this city became the city of pleasant weather and healthy atmosphere. Its' surrounding became peaceful and The Prophet sallalla ho allihi wasalam  changed its' name from "Yasrab" to "Tayyaba" or "Munawwarah". Prophet sallalla ho allihi wasalam ordered not to say this city "Yasrab" in future.

IMPORTANT :
If any body says it "Yasrab" by mistake, he must say "ASSTAG-FIR-ULLAH" (Almighty Allah may Apologize me) three times and must say "Madina-tul-Munawwarah" ten times.

In Arabic "MADINA" means "CITY". Its full name is "Madina-tul-Munawwarah" which means, The City of Lights. It is also called "Madina-e-Tayyaba" which means "The City of Purity".

"Once Prophet Muhammad sallalla ho allihi wasalam said that he had chosen "Madina" as his home (HARAM) same as Syedna Ibrahim (AH) had chosen Makkah for his Haram.

Once more Prophet Muhammad sallalla ho allihi wasalam said that  "The man whose heart  has"EMAN" (Trust / Belief), he would come here  like a snake which runs towards its hole.

On one occasion Prophet Muhammad sallalla ho allihi wasalam said "One who keeps patience over the difficulties and hardships during his stay in "Madina", He sallalla ho allihi wasalam  will responsible to spare him from his sins on the "Day of Judgement".

Information about "Madina"

AL-MADINA. Four hundred kilometers from Makkah is another most holiest city of Islam Madina Al-Munnawara (City of Lights), a six lane express way Trique Al-Hijra (Hijra Way), this highway is constructed exactly over the route by which Muslim migrate from Makkah to Madina 1400 years ago,this highway links Makkah and Madina. Madina has the mosque of Prophet "Masjid Al-Nabvi". This mosque covers an area of one hundred thirty five thousand square meter. It has seven main gates and 81 other small gates, 10 minarets, new minarets are of 99 meters height. Its roof can also be used for prayer. It has 27 domes which can be moved by motors in just two minutes.
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Mosque is fully air-conditioned and its unique air-conditioning plant is seven kilometer from mosque at an area of 70,000 square meter and is considered one of the largest in the world. The electric Umbrellas, designed by a muslim German Engineer, are fitted over open areas of Mosque where roof can't be constructed these umbrellas can be open and closed as desired by electric motors. The umbrellas, air-conditioning, domes and lights all are controlled by computer.
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After two years of construction work and an initial outlay of SR486 millon, the King Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz Qur'an Printing complex on the madina Tabuk highway was inaugurated by King Fahd. Complex prints 38 million Qurans a year. The six million Qur'ans printed in Arabic at the complex are donated to mosques, religious organizations, schools, universities, hotels and local markets throughout the Kingdom. Pilgrims to the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madina recieve gift copies of the Qur'an. Copies are also sent to Saudi Embassies and government offices and reilgious societies aboard.

Hajr-e-aswad

History of Hajar-e-aswad.

In the middle of a deserted valley surrounded by mountains, two men were at work. Slowly slowly, brick by brick, they were building the house of Allah . The friend and Prophet of Allah , Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his dear son, the grandfather of the Prophet (SAW), Prophet Ismail (AS) were building the (Kabah), continuously supplementing to Allah, until the Kabah had been created. It was missing one stone. On seeing this, Hazrat Ibrahim(AS) instructed Hazrat Ismail (AS) to go search for a stone, so that he can put into the empty space. Hazrat Ismail (AS) obeying his father’s orders went searching for a stone, during which time Hazrat Jibrael Alayhis Salam brought the Hajre Aswad to Ibrahim (AS). Allah SWT had placed the stone in mount Abu Kays, when the great flood occurred in the time of Hazrat Nuh (AS), and ordered Hazrat Jibrael Alayhis Salam that when you see my friend making my house, take the stone out for him and give it to him.

Hazrat Ismail (AS)returned, and on seeing this stone he asked (Oh my father, where did you get this from?” Hadzat Ibrahim (AS) replied, “Hazrat Jibrael(AS) brought it.)
Hazrat Jibrael(AS) placed the stone in its place, and Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) applied the finishing touches. The Hajre Aswad was sparkling because of its pure whiteness, and it enlightened the north, south, east and west.

"It has been related in a Hadith that Hadhrat Jibrael(AS) brought the Hajre Aswad from Jannah."

MOST IMPORTANT THING

"The Hajre Aswad is that stone, from which millions of Muslims begin their tawaaf. When it first came from Paradise, it was brighter than snow and milk. Its length is approximately one foot and is embedded in the corner of the Kabah. Allah Ta’ala has given the stone a special attribute, that if any human kisses, touches or even gives istilam to the stone, it seeks forgiveness of sins for that very human and on the day of Judgement the stone will be given a tongue and will give witness for whoever has visited it on that day.

About "MAKKAH - مكة"

The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jiddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born - the place where the first message was  revealed to him and the city to which he returned after the migration to Madinah in 622 AD.

Makkah has many names. In the Quran, Allah mentioned a few different names of Makkah


1 )   (In Surah fath 48:24)
وَهُوَ ٱلَّذِى كَفَّ أَيۡدِيَهُمۡ عَنكُمۡ وَأَيۡدِيَكُمۡ عَنۡہُم بِبَطۡنِ مَكَّةَ مِنۢ بَعۡدِ أَنۡ أَظۡفَرَكُمۡ عَلَيۡهِمۡ‌ۚ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ بِمَا تَعۡمَلُونَ بَصِيرًا
And He it is Who has withheld their hands from you and your hands from them in the midst of Makkah, after He had made you victors over them. And Allâh is Ever the All-Seer of what you do. (24).


2) (Surah Al Imran 3:96)
إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيۡتٍ۬ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِى بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكً۬ا وَهُدً۬ى لِّلۡعَـٰلَمِينَ
Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-’Alamîn (the mankind and jinn). (96)


3) [Al Qaryah (The Township) ]
وَضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلاً۬ قَرۡيَةً۬ ڪَانَتۡ ءَامِنَةً۬ مُّطۡمَٮِٕنَّةً۬ يَأۡتِيهَا رِزۡقُهَا رَغَدً۬ا مِّن كُلِّ مَكَانٍ۬ فَڪَفَرَتۡ بِأَنۡعُمِ ٱللَّهِ فَأَذَٲقَهَا ٱللَّهُ لِبَاسَ ٱلۡجُوعِ وَٱلۡخَوۡفِ بِمَا ڪَانُواْ يَصۡنَعُونَ
And Allâh puts forward the example of a township (Makkah), that dwelt secure and well content; its provision coming to it in abundance from every place, but it (its people) denied the Favours of Allâh (with ungratefulness). So Allâh made it taste the extreme of hunger (famine) and fear, because of that (evil, i.e. denying Prophet Muhammad SAW) which they (its people) used to do.


4) [ Ummul Qura (The Mother of Town) ]
وَهَـٰذَا كِتَـٰبٌ أَنزَلۡنَـٰهُ مُبَارَكٌ۬ مُّصَدِّقُ ٱلَّذِى بَيۡنَ يَدَيۡهِ وَلِتُنذِرَ أُمَّ ٱلۡقُرَىٰ وَمَنۡ حَوۡلَهَا‌ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ يُؤۡمِنُونَ بِٱلۡأَخِرَةِ يُؤۡمِنُونَ بِهِۦ‌ۖ وَهُمۡ عَلَىٰ صَلَاتِہِمۡ يُحَافِظُونَ
And this (the Qur’ân) is a blessed Book which We have sent down, confirming (the revelations) which came before it, so that you may warn the Mother of Towns (i.e. Makkah) and all those around it. Those who believe in the Hereafter believe in it (the Qur’ân), and they are constant in guarding their Salât (prayers).


5) [ Al Balad (The city) ]
لَآ أُقۡسِمُ بِہَـٰذَا ٱلۡبَلَدِ
I swear by this city (Makkah)
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