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The Fulfillment of Prayers Before the Ka'bah

From Republika · (6m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The article recounts a story about the renowned Tabi'in scholar Urwah bin Zubair and his friends during their Hajj pilgrimage.
  • While sitting near the Rukun Yamani after completing their rituals, they discussed their aspirations and prayers.
  • Their desires ranged from ruling regions like Hijaz and Iraq to conquering the world and becoming Caliph, contrasting with Urwah's wish for knowledge and piety.

This narrative delves into a profound moment of reflection shared by the esteemed Tabi'in scholar Urwah bin Zubair and his close companions, including Abdullah bin Zubair, Mush'ab bin Zubair, and Abdul Malik bin Marwan, during their Hajj pilgrimage. As they gathered near the Rukun Yamani after fulfilling their sacred duties, the conversation turned to their deepest aspirations and the prayers they offered near the Ka'bah. This intimate exchange reveals the diverse ambitions that occupied the minds of these influential figures.

When I made my supplication after the tawaf just now, I hoped that Allah would make me the ruler of all Hijaz.

— Abdullah bin ZubairSharing his prayer for worldly power during Hajj.

Abdullah bin Zubair expressed his hope to become the ruler of all Hijaz, a significant region in Arabia. Mush'ab bin Zubair followed, stating his desire to govern Iraq without challenge. The most ambitious of the group was Abdul Malik bin Marwan, who declared his aspiration to rule the entire world and become Caliph after Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan, showcasing the political and worldly ambitions prevalent among some of the era's leaders. Their desires painted a picture of worldly power and influence.

If you two feel content with that, I will not be satisfied until I can rule the entire world. I pray that I will become Caliph after Mu'awiyah bin Abi Sufyan.

— Abdul Malik bin MarwanExpressing his grand ambition for global rule.

In stark contrast to his friends' worldly ambitions, Urwah bin Zubair, engrossed in observing the circumambulation of the Ka'bah, offered a prayer centered on spiritual and intellectual growth. When prompted by his friends, he humbly stated, "May Allah bless all your worldly aspirations and affairs. I wish to become a knowledgeable person and act upon that knowledge, so that people may learn from me about their Lord, His Prophet's Sunnah, and the laws of Sharia. May Allah make my path easy towards entering Paradise with His pleasure." This beautiful contrast highlights Urwah's deep piety and his focus on seeking knowledge and divine pleasure above all else, a perspective deeply valued within Islamic scholarship and a timeless reminder of the ultimate purpose of life.

May Allah bless all your worldly aspirations and affairs. I wish to become a knowledgeable person and act upon that knowledge, so that people may learn from me about their Lord, His Prophet's Sunnah, and the laws of Sharia. May Allah make my path easy towards entering Paradise with His pleasure.

— Urwah bin ZubairStating his prayer for knowledge, piety, and divine pleasure.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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