THE EXCELLENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF MADINAH TAYYIBAH
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- It is reported from Hazrat Aishah (Radhiyallahu anha) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “O Allah! Make Madinah dear to us like we used to love Makkah, in fact even more.” (Mishkaat Shareef)
- It is reported from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radhiyallahu anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: “O Allah! Ibraheem (Alaihis Salaam) made Du’aa to you for Makkah; and I make Du’aa to You for Madinah the same, and even more.” (Mishkaat Shareef)
Hazrat Ibraheem (Alaihis Salaam) made Du’aa for Makkah Mu’azzamah to become dear [to people]. Thus, the Du’aa for Madinah Munawwarah to become beloved to people is double that. (Hayaatul Muslimeen – Imdaadul Ush-shaaq)