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[[File:Green Dome of the Holy Prophet.jpg|thumb|The Green Dome above the tomb of [[Muhammad]] |
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The '''Green Dome''' ({{lang-ar|القبة الخضراء}}) refers to the green coloured [[dome]] built above the tomb of the [[Prophets of Islam|Islamic prophet]], [[Muhammad]], [[Caliph]] [[Abu Bakr]] and [[Umar]] in the [[Al-Masjid al-Nabawi]] ( |
The '''Green Dome''' ({{lang-ar|القبة الخضراء}}) refers to the green coloured [[dome]] built above the tomb of the [[Prophets of Islam|Islamic prophet]], [[Muhammad]], [[Caliph]] [[Abu Bakr]] and [[Umar]] in the [[Al-Masjid al-Nabawi]] ([[Mosque]] of the Prophet) in [[Medina]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The dome over the grave of the prophet [[Muhammad]] dates back to the reign of Sultan Qala'un or [[Al Mansur Qalawun]].<ref>http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=10061</ref> The original structure was built of wood and was colourless<ref>http://peacepropagation.com/2009/06/the-history-of-green-dome-in-madinah-and-its-ruling/</ref> before being painted white and blue after every restoration taken place by new rulers. After a serious fire struck the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina in 1481, the mosque and dome had been burnt and a restoration project was initiated by Sultan [[Qaitbay]] who had most of the wooden base replaced by a brick structure in order to prevent the collapse of the dome in the future, in case of another disaster and used plates of lead to cover the new wooden dome, the building, including the Tomb of the Prophet, was extensively renewed through Qaitbay's patronage<ref>Meinecke, ''Mamlukische Architektur'', II.396-442.</ref> |
The dome over the grave of the prophet [[Muhammad]] dates back to the reign of Sultan Qala'un or [[Al Mansur Qalawun]].<ref>http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=10061</ref> The original structure was built of wood and was colourless<ref>http://peacepropagation.com/2009/06/the-history-of-green-dome-in-madinah-and-its-ruling/</ref> before being painted white and blue after every restoration taken place by new rulers. After a serious fire struck the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina in 1481, the mosque and dome had been burnt and a restoration project was initiated by Sultan [[Qaitbay]] who had most of the wooden base replaced by a brick structure in order to prevent the collapse of the dome in the future, in case of another disaster and used plates of lead to cover the new wooden dome, the building, including the Tomb of the Prophet, was extensively renewed through Qaitbay's patronage<ref>Meinecke, ''Mamlukische Architektur'', II.396-442.</ref> |
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Under the [[Ottomans]], [[Abdul Hamid II]] ordered that the dome be painted green and has remained so since. |
Under the [[Ottomans]], [[Abdul Hamid II]] ordered that the dome be painted green and has remained so since. |
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===Muhammad's grave=== |
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Muhammad's grave lies within the confines of what used to be his wife [[Aisha]]'s and his house. During his lifetime it was adjoining the mosque. The mosque was expanded during the reign of Caliph [[al-Walid I]] to include his tomb.<ref>{{Cite book| publisher = Penerbit UTM| isbn = 9789835203732| last = Ariffin| first = Syed Ahmad Iskandar Syed| title = Architectural Conservation in Islam : Case Study of the Prophet's Mosque| date = 2005| page=88}}</ref> The prophet's grave is an important reason for the particularly high sanctity of the mosque. Millions of visitors come to visit it every year because it is tradition to visit mosque when going on the [[Hajj|pilgrimage]] to [[Mecca]]. |
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Muhammad is buried next to the first two ''[[Caliphate|caliphs]]'', Abu Bakr and Umar. Umar was gifted a spot next to Muhammad by his wife Ayesha, which had originally been intended for her. There is an empty grave within the tomb area meant for [[Jesus in Islam|Jesus]] upon his [[Second_Coming_of_Christ#Islam|return]] as the [[Messiah]]. |
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Muhammad's grave itself cannot be seen as the area is cordoned off by a gold mesh and black curtains. As per [[Wahhabi]] tradition, the grave itself is not embellished or decorated and is two cubits high. The grave is marked by an austere green wooden dome above it, built by the [[Ottoman Turks]]. This dome has become universally emblematic of both the Muhammad himself, as well as his beloved city of [[Medina]]. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Al-Masjid al-Nabawi]] |
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*[[Burial places of founders of world religions]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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The dome over the grave of the prophet
Al Mansur Qalawun.[1] The original structure was built of wood and was colourless[2] before being painted white and blue after every restoration taken place by new rulers. After a serious fire struck the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina in 1481, the mosque and dome had been burnt and a restoration project was initiated by Sultan Qaitbay who had most of the wooden base replaced by a brick structure in order to prevent the collapse of the dome in the future, in case of another disaster and used plates of lead to cover the new wooden dome, the building, including the Tomb of the Prophet, was extensively renewed through Qaitbay's patronage[3]
Under the Ottomans, Abdul Hamid II ordered that the dome be painted green and has remained so since.
Muhammad's grave
Muhammad's grave lies within the confines of what used to be his wife Aisha's and his house. During his lifetime it was adjoining the mosque. The mosque was expanded during the reign of Caliph al-Walid I to include his tomb.[4] The prophet's grave is an important reason for the particularly high sanctity of the mosque. Millions of visitors come to visit it every year because it is tradition to visit mosque when going on the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Muhammad is buried next to the first two return as the Messiah.
Muhammad's grave itself cannot be seen as the area is cordoned off by a gold mesh and black curtains. As per
Wahhabi tradition, the grave itself is not embellished or decorated and is two cubits high. The grave is marked by an austere green wooden dome above it, built by the Ottoman Turks. This dome has become universally emblematic of both the Muhammad himself, as well as his beloved city of Medina
.
See also
- Al-Masjid al-Nabawi
- Burial places of founders of world religions
References
- ^ http://archnet.org/library/sites/one-site.jsp?site_id=10061
- ^ http://peacepropagation.com/2009/06/the-history-of-green-dome-in-madinah-and-its-ruling/
- ^ Meinecke, Mamlukische Architektur, II.396-442.
- ISBN 9789835203732.
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