Rawda 3

Rawda – 3
Rawda al-Mutahhara: The Prostration of the Heart

When you enter Rawda, words fall silent.
All the prayers you once knew suddenly become childlike.
Your eyes look down to the ground,
but your heart soars toward the heavens.
This is a place where all the noise of the world fades away;
the moment you step into Rawda al-Mutahhara,
you are stripped of time and begin walking into eternity.

As you walk upon the green carpet,
every inch of ground beneath your feet carries a secret for you.
Each step feels like a sign of reunion that reaches back through the ages.
Here, the breath of the Messenger still lingers—
His smile, His mercy,
His love for His Ummah seems to scent the air...

You bow in presence with your heart, but your body trembles.
Because you know—this is not just a garden on earth,
it is a gateway to divine mystery.
Rawda al-Mutahhara is pure peace,
a healing balm for the wounded hearts of the Ummah.

In Rawda, Silence Speaks

In Rawda al-Mutahhara, even silence becomes a word.
Every supplication you whisper seems to touch the hearts
of all the believers beside you.
Here, the prayers become a sacred symphony;
every tongue becomes a flower,
every tear a pearl.

As your eyes moisten in front of the blessed resting place of the Prophet,
you feel the depth of your love for him.
But this love is also mingled with reverent humility.
For he prayed for his Ummah through countless nights with tears in his eyes,
and you ask yourself:
"Have I truly lived my life in accordance with his path?"

Rawda: The Light That Falls into the Heart

Rawda al-Mutahhara is a lantern that illuminates the soul.
Every breath you take there
is a renewal of faith that you will carry within you for years.
A believer who comes to Rawda is not merely a visitor,
but a traveler who finds the missing pieces of their soul.

Beneath the shadow of the green dome, we realize—
our love for the Prophet must not be confined to words,
it must be reflected in the way we live.
Every prayer made in Rawda reminds us of this truth:
What keeps the Ummah alive—
the trust he (PBUH) left us—is loyalty, devotion, and patience.

The Whisper of the Heart in Rawda

When you leave Rawda,
it feels as though you've left a piece of yourself behind.
Your eyes linger on the dome, your heart remains in Rawda.
But you know—the peace you felt here will go with you.
Because Rawda al-Mutahhara is, in truth,
a secret carried in the heart.

That is why every traveler who reaches Rawda
remains there even after they leave.
For the love, the patience, and the affection learned there
are etched into the deepest corners of the heart.
And every dawn,
you awaken with the coolness of Rawda within you...

Özer Akpınar
Researcher – Historian