Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat
Question:
What is the significance of the “Rawdah” (Garden of Paradise) in the Prophet’s mosque?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
Jazak Allah Khayr / Thank you for your question.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings upon him) said, “The area between my house and my pulpit is one of the gardens of Paradise.” (Bukhari)
Imam Ibn Hajr Al-Asqalani (may Allah’s mercy be with him) elaborates on the meaning of “Rawdah – Garden of Paradise” as either one of the following;
- The area is similar to paradise in being peaceful and blessed.
- Worship at this location will lead one into paradise.
- This piece of land will be transferred to paradise.
(See: Fath Al-Bari)
One should locate the ‘Rawdah’ at the Prophet’s mosque and perform prayers, supplications, articulate words of glorification (tasbih) and praises of the Almighty, make istighfar (seeking forgiveness), tawbah (repentance) and express gratitude. (See: Al-Masalik Fi Al-Manasik)
Salmah Bin Akwah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) was particular in praying at the Rawdah. (See: Bukhari)
And Allah Knows Best.
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