Ithra depicts the Prophet's migratory journey in a new traveling exhibition
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) plans to open the first exhibition that will examine the significant historical events of the Prophet's migration.
DAMMAM — At the beginning of the next Hijri year, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) plans to open the first exhibition of its kind, which will examine the significant historical events of the Prophet's migration, which changed the course of history and laid the foundations of the Islamic state with the title: “Migration: Following the footsteps of the Prophet, peace be upon himâ€.
It is a traveling exhibition that will starts in the Ithra Center and then will travels to Riyadh, Jeddah, and other cities around the world, with the purpose of shedding light on the Hijrah Route, by reviewing a collection of items from the Prophet's history.
In collaboration with Dr. Abdullah Al-Qadi, the exhibition also includes the most important enriching information on these artifacts that reflect the richness of Islamic civilization in general and the diversity of the Prophet's heritage in particular.
In addition to graphic scenes that aim to foster debates and encourage knowledge exchange while also creating a sense of human connection to the exhibition's substance.
A number of collaborations and partnerships are also being pursued by the Center with a variety of local and international organizations.
And there are plans to establish memorandums of understanding in the Islamic arts sector that will pave the way for joint cooperation between the interested parties and the Center in order to improve the quality and work on its development from various cultural, artistic, viewpoints.
These memorandums and agreements are based on the lending of a variety of artifacts and antiquities, in addition to assisting with the distribution of materials prior to the opening of the migration exhibition.
These collaborations are part of Ithra Center's efforts to promote cultural exchange and bring the best Islamic art collections to Ithra, as well as the Center's attempts to enhance cultural links and ties with local and international bodies.
Fabrics from the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, manuscripts, and the Prophet's valuables were among the important items loaned.
The Ithra Center also seeks to activate means of communication with various ministries, institutions, bodies, and the private sector, believing in its national responsibility to achieve these goals in order to develop society, in accordance with Vision 2030, and based on the Center's commitment to be a cultural and creative partner and a sense of the integrative role of community partnership.
The seven most beloved places to the Prophet (peace be upon him)
Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was directed by his Lord to direct his face in prayer to the Ka`bah. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught that a single prayer in Al-Masjid Al-Haram is worth 100,000 prayers in any other mosque. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “I swear by Allah, you (Makkah) are the best of the lands of Allah and you are the most beloved land to Allah.â€
Al-Masjid An-Nabawi in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “O Allah! Make us love Madinah as much as we love Makkah or even more.†When the Prophet (peace be upon him) would return from travel and see the walls of Madinah, he would speed up his camel out of his love for Madinah.
Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) led all the prophets in prayer at Masjid Al-Aqsa on the night of the amazing journey of Al-Israa’ and Mi`raaj. Allah states in the Holy Qur’an, “Exalted is He who took His Servant [Prophet Muhammad] by night from Al-Masjid Al-Haram to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, whose surroundings We have blessed.†(Qur’an 17-1)
Masjid Quba in Madinah
It was the first mosque to be built in Islam by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The reward for one prayer there is equal to the reward for performing Umrah.
Mount Uhud in Madinah
While standing on Mount Uhud with his companions, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “This mountain loves us and we love it.â€
Al-Baqee`, the burial ground in Madinah
Al-Baqee` is the burial ground of an estimated 10,000 companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him). He (peace be upon him) used to visit their graves and make duaa for the people buried there. He (peace be upon him) used to say, “May you be safe, O abode of the believing. What you have been promised has come to you.†He (peace be upon him) also said, “O Allah, forgive the inhabitants of the Baqee` Al-Gharqad.â€
Ar-Rawdah in the Masjid An-Nabawi in Madinah
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Between my house and my pulpit there is a garden of the gardens of Paradise, and my pulpit is on my fountain tank (i.e. Al-Kauthar).â€
Al-Asateen [the pillars] ... A heritage which is related to the history of the Prophet's Mosque.
Al-Asateen [the pillars] ... A heritage which is related to the history of the Prophet's Mosque.
In spite of the expansions that the Prophet's Mosque had over time, its 8 pillars have remained till the present and each of them has a historical story.
The pillars of the Prophet's Mosque in the era of the Prophet -may Allah's Praise and peace be upon him- were made from palm trunks.
Indeed, six of those pillars are famous which are in the Noble Rawdah because it was linked to events in the Prophet's biography.
The Government of Saudi Arabia keens on taking care of the sights of the Prophet's Mosque so In 1404 AH it covered the six pillars with white marble which distinct them among other pillars.
Al-Mukhallaqah Pillar [Al-Mushaf Pillar]: Al-Mukhallaqah means [which was perfumed], it is also called prayer ensign of the Prophet because the prophet used to pray the voluntary prayer near it.
Al-Qur'ah Pillar: it is called Aisha's - may Allah be pleased with her- Pillar: it is the third one from the Minbar, the third one from the graveside. and the third one from the Qibla direction.
A'ttawbah Pillar [Abi Lubabah Pillar] may Allah be pleased with him, it is the fourth pillar from the Minbar.
A'sareer Pillar [A'sareer means the bed]: It is the pillar attached to the Prophetic Chamber.
Al-Mhras Pillar: It is behind A'sareer pillar at the North and facing [Al-Khawkhat] the Prophet's small entrance from his house [Aisha's house] to the Noble Rowdha at the Prophet's Mosque, it is also called the Pillar of Ali bin Abo Talib – may Allah be pleased with him.
Al-Wofood [delegations] Pillar: It is behind Al-Mhras Pillar from the North. The Prophet (may Allah's praise and peace be upon him) used to sit there to meet the Arabian delegations.
Marba'at Al-Qabr Pillar: It is a part of the wall of the Prophet's chamber. It is also called the standing place of Jibreel.
Tahajjud Pillar: It is behind Fatima's house from the North -may Allah be pleased with her-.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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