The Kiswa
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May 1, 2013
Abu Dhabi: A Ka’aba cover from the time of the longest reigning Ottoman emperor nearly 500 years ago was the highlight of the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2013) that concluded this week.
Known to be the world’s oldest known Ka’aba cover on public display, it was said to have been sent to Makkah by Sulaiman the Magnificent nearly 500 years ago. Also called a Kiswah, the artistically embroidered fabric ceremonially covers the Ka’aba before the Haj and was brought to ADIBF 2013 by Austrian company INLIBERS who handle preservation of ancient manuscripts and exhibits.
Rare Kiswah
According to the firm’s owner, Hugo Wetscherek, there is no earlier recorded example of a Kiswah. “Our Kiswah is the same in every iconographic detail with a counterpart that can be found at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Both the name of Sultan Sulaiman and the year 950 in the Islamic calendar are stated in the splendid calligraphy and the date is confirmed by carbon dating technology”, he said.
http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainme...fair-1.1178014
شهد معرض أبو ظبي للكتاب الذي افتُتح الأربعاء الماضي ويستمر حتى 29 أبريل الجاري عرض كسوة نادرة للكعبة المشرفة يبلغ عمرها ما يزيد على 470 عاما.
وعَرضت الكسوة التي لا تزال تحافظ على رونقها رغم مرور قرابة خمسة قرون على حياكتها "دار انتكواريات إنليبرس للمخطوطات الأثرية" النمساوية في جناحها بالمعرض، حيث حظيت الكسوة باهتمام العديد من الزوار والمصورين من داخل الإمارات وخارجها لندرتها وأهميتها، إذ تعتبر من أندر الوثائق التاريخية فضلا عما تمتاز به من دقة زخرفتها الإسلامية.
وقال هيجو ويتشيرك مدير الدار وفقاً لصحيفة "الرياض" إن الكسوة المعروضة هي أقدم كسوة معروفة للكعبة بهذه الدرجة من الدقة وإنها أفضل حالاً من نظيرتها المحفوظة في متحف قصر توبكابي والتي لم يتم حفظها بشكل سليم.
وأشار ويتشيرك إلى أن هذه الكسوة لأول مرة تُعرض في العالم خارج الدار وأنه مطلوب في هذه القطعة الأثرية 30 مليون يورو لمن يريد أن يقتنيها ويحتفظ بها.
http://akhbaar24.argaam.com/article/detail/134803
Google translation: Abu Dhabi: 30 million euros required in the covering of the Kaaba rare 5 centuries-old ..
Saw the Abu Dhabi Book Fair, which opened Wednesday and runs until April 29, the current view of the Kaaba rare livery-old supervises more than 470 years.
And offered cladding, which still maintain its glory despite the passage of nearly five centuries حياكتها "Dar Antekoarriet Anlibers of manuscripts archaeological" Austrian pavilion exhibition, which received cladding attention of many visitors and photographers from within the UAE and abroad for their rarity and importance, as it is one of the rarest historical documents as well as characterized by the accuracy of the Islamic decoration.
Hugo said and Ichirk director of the house and according to the newspaper "Al-Riyadh" The cladding shown are the oldest known livery of the Kaaba in this degree of precision, it fared better than its counterpart preserved in the Topkapi Palace Museum, which is not saved properly.
The Ichirk pointed out that this cladding for the first time was in the world outside the house and that he was wanted in this artifact of 30 million euros for anyone who wants to acquired and maintained.
- First day of arrival in the Kingdom for pilgrims is 1st of Dhu al-Qidah 1434 H - 7th September 2013.
- Last date for arrival of pilgrims in the Kingdom by air, at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah,
or at the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is 4th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 H - 9th October 2013.
- Last date for pilgrims to travel from Jeddah to Madinah by bus is 25th of Dhu al-Qidah 1434 H - 29th September 2013.
- Last date for pilgrims to travel from Jeddah to Madinah by air is 2nd of Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 H - 7th October 2013.
- Last date for pilgrims to travel from Madinah to Makkah by bus (before Haj) is 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 H - 10th October 2013.
- Last date for pilgrims to travel from Madinah to Jeddah by air (before Haj) is 6th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1434 H - 11th October 2013.
- Final date for departure (return trip) is 15th of Muharram 1435 H - 18th November 2013.
Important dates for Pilgrims
Dates of receipt of applications for Hajj visas
The last date for receiving applications for Hajj visas from the embassies and representations Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques outside the Kingdom is the 25th of Dhu al-Qi'dah of each year according to Hijri calendar*.
Validity of Hajj visas
The Hajj Visas for pilgrims coming by air will expire by the end of Dhu al-Hijjah, and no later than the 15th of Muharram of the year which followed. And the date of coming back must be according to the dates of travel tickets.
The last date of pilgrims coming by sea is the end of Muharram.
The last date of pilgrims coming by bus is 5th of Muharram.
Dates of arrival for Pilgrims coming by Land
Last date for arrival of pilgrims to the Kingdom by land is the end of the Zil Qadh of each year according to the Hijri calendar*.
Dates of arrival for Pilgrims coming by Air
Last date for arrival of pilgrims in the Kingdom by air, at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah,
or at the Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah is the 4th of Dhu al-Hijjah of each year.
Dates of arrival for Pilgrims coming by Sea
Last date for arrival of pilgrims to Jeddah Islamic Port is the 4th of Dhu al-Hijjah of each year.
Dates of travel to Medina after arrival
Last date for pilgrims to travel from Jeddah to Madinah by Bus is the 25th of Dhu al-Qi'dah of each year.
Last date for pilgrims to travel from Jeddah to Madinah by Air is the 2nd day of Dhu al-Hijjah of each year.
Last date for pilgrims to travel from Medina to Makkah by Bus (before Hajj) is the 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah of each year.
Last date for pilgrims to travel from Medina to Jeddah by Air (before Hajj) is the 6th of Dhu al-Hijjah of each year.
* Hijjri calendar is based on Umm Al-Qura calendar.
http://www.saudiairlines.com/portal/...00d59618acRCRD
What is Umrah?
In Arabic, the word 'Umrah is derived from I'timaar which means a visit. However, 'Umrah in Islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Ka' bah, performing Tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times. A performer of 'Umrah puts off his Ihraam by having his hair shaved or cut. 'Umrah can be performed along with Hajj and in other days as well.
'Umrah can be performed during anytime in the year, there is no fixed time for 'Umrah.
The Pillars of `Umrah are four:
a) Ihraam: which is assumed at the Meeqaat.
b) Tawaaf: around the House.
c) Sa'y: walking between As-Safaa and Al-Marwah, which consists of seven circuits.
d) Tahal-lul: which means coming out of the state of Ihraam; becoming lawful what was previously prohibited during Ihraam.
During 'Umrah, pilgrims do not go to Minaa, 'Arafaat and Muzdalifah or throw pebbles on the Jamrahs (stone pillars representing devils) or offer animal sacrifice. These rites are only performed during Hajj.
Wednesday 17 October 2012
MADINAH: The Miqat Mosque, also called Aaba Ali or Bir Ali, is one of the most noticeable spots in Madinah. It is the station for pilgrims from the Prophet’s city and pilgrims passing through it. At this place, they wear their ihram, the two pieces of white cloth that each male pilgrim must wear prior to performing Haj or Umrah, and make niyah, the intention of performing Haj or Umrah in Makkah.
This mosque has many names, such as Miqat, Aaba Ali, Bir Ali, Al-Shajarah Mosque (tree mosque) and Al-Mu’ris Mosque.
The mosque is located within the blessed Aqeeq Valley and is 14 kilometers away from the Prophet’s Mosque.
The mosque was built by the Caliph Umar bin Abdulaziz when he was prince of Madinah and renewed during the Abbassid and Ottoman eras.
It was very small, then built with mud and stones, until late King Abdul Aziz ordered it to be expanded and renewed.
With the increasing number of pilgrims every year, the mosque became a large station for pilgrims. It is built now on 6,000 sq. meters and consists of two groups of corridors separated by a wide, open space. It can accommodate up to 5,000 persons.
http://www.arabnews.com/historic-miqat-mosque
Holy Mosque work progress
6 May 2013
Roof extension
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
Please wait...
