Our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam stated to the effect: ‘No Muslim makes Du’a, that does not contain a sin or alludes to severing the tie of kinship, except that Allah Ta’ala answers with one of three things: He gives him what he asked for immediately, or He saves a reward for him which will be presented to him on the Day of Resurrection, or He saves him from a calamity which is equivalent to the Du’a he made.” The companions then said: ‘We will then make more Du’a?’ The Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam replied: “And Allah also will give more.”‘
I alluded to the shameful actions of the Muttawa, the ‘vice squad’, or ‘men of Hayya’, or the ‘religious police’, or the Commission for Enjoining the Good and Preventing Evil, in the previous post. I intended to leave it at that, but my anger, Insha’Allah for the sake of Allah Ta’ala, and not my own resentment, continued to boil over even more today towards this ‘squad’.
Backtracking to last evening. As Maghrib approached I was in the vicinity of the above photo when my attention was taken from our Master Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, to a commotion between the ‘squad’ and hundreds of sisters sitting, patiently waiting for Adhan in this part of the courtyard. Manyothers were arriving and placing prayer mats on the cold marble. These brothers, arms flaying, were yelling at the predominantly Sub-Continent sisters, but also Indonesians, Turkish and others. All walking by were agape, stopping to watch this unbelievable sight. Eyes meeting eyes in disbelief of what was happening so close to Rasulullah SallAllahu alahi wasallam. Suddenly, thrown, from near the fence seen in the photo, a handbag landed near my feet, then another bag, and another. Because the sisters were not responding to their yelling…and not understanding Arabic anyway, the ‘squad’ were flinging their bags metres away from them towards the Jannatul Baqi side. Some did not have bags so their prayer mats were grabbed by the corner and yanked in a most aggressive manner. Some sisters ran in fear, but others refused to move, including a very old sister, still sitting on the ground, partially seen in this photo. Soon four of the ‘squad’ were seen leaning over her yelling. I admired her for her resistance and determination not to be intimidated. SubhanAllah!
The ‘squad’ were almost successful with their interpretation of ‘enjoining the good and preventing evil’, however minutes later when Adhan was called the area was once more filled with sisters, including myself, ready to offer their Salat. Even though recruitments appeared, I counted more than twelve at one time, they were outnumbered. They remained well after Iqama, as they continued flaying arms and yelling. Two maintained a vigil in front on the Saff, which was a continuation of the first Saff, impertinently pacing back and forth in front of the sisters, as if indicating they had the upper hand.
I have not only witnessed many ugly scenes over the years involving these brothers, and have been ‘spoken to’, as well as being aware of so many other incidents related to their behaviour throughout the Kingdom. Sadly, whatever they do is always condoned, with statement after statement upholding their ‘dignified’ manner. What impressions do these new Hujjaj go home with?
And then more….
Most will be familiar with the holy places in the following photographs. In today’s edition of the Arabic daily, Al Watan, an article outlines the requests from the Muttawa in Makkah for action to be taken with regard to the following Mubarak sites.
Mu’alla, the resting place of our Lady Khadijah RadhiAllahu anha, along with many others of our illustrious predecessors deserving our adoration.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THESE GRAVES TO BE MOVED.
The resting place of Maimoonah, Ummul Mu’mineen RadhiAllahu anha, located by the side of the Makkah-Madinah Road, approximately 20 km north of Makkah. This is also the palce where our Blessed Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam and our Noble Lady were wed.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THIS GRAVE MOVED.
The alleged resting place of Hawwa Alaihas Salam, the wife of Adam Alaihis Salam in Jeddah.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THIS SITE MOVED.
Jabal Nur, where Jibreel Alaihis Salam first revealed himself to our Beloved Prophet SallAllahu alaihi wasallam, imparting the first revelations from the Preserved Tablets.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THIS FENCED OFF.
The rugged area leading to Ghar Thaur where our Beloved Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam hid with Abu Bakr As Siddiq RadhiAllahu anhu when fleeing Makkah.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THIS FENCED OFF.
Jabal Rahmah, where our Beloved Messenger SallAllahu alaihi wasallam delivered his Farewell Sermon.
THE MUTTAWA WANT THIS FENCED OFF.
May Allah Ta’ala forgive me for overstepping a line I have tried to maintain with this blog. May His Subhanahu wa Ta’ala’s forgiveness be as great as His Kingdom towards us all, Ameen
May we be like the Sahabah RadhiAllahu anhum, and make more Du’a, with the hope that Allah Ta’ala will not only give us more, but better, in every aspect related to oppression within the Ummah as is seen in these times of Fitan. May our Du’a include sincere words for the Deen to return to these Sacred Places as taught by our Beloved Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. Ameen.
Du’a is the only weapon for the believer. So lets make more effort in sharpening it! NOW! Insha’Allah!
All good is from Allah Ta’ala whereas mistakes are from this humble speck. May Allah Ta’ala Bless all readers, bringing you all closer to Him and His Rasul SallAllahu alaihi wasallam. May He accept our humble efforts and grant us the capacity to be good and do good. Ameen.
