Ustuwanat (Sacred Pillars) of Masjid an-Nabawi

The historic pillars (Arabic: Ustuwanat) inside Masjid an-Nabawi mark places associated with important events from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The following are eight of the most well-known pillars: Ustuwanah Aisha (Pillar of Aisha) Identified by Hazrat Aisha (RA) as a place where the Prophet ﷺ often prayed. Also known as the Pillar of the Muhajireen. Ustuwanah Hannanah (Pillar of the Weeping Trunk) Marks the location of the palm trunk that cried when the Prophet ﷺ began delivering sermons from a new pulpit (Minbar). One of the most famous historical sites in the mosque. Ustuwanah Tawbah (Pillar of Repentance) Associated with the repentance of Abu Lubabah ibn Abd al-Mundhir. He tied himself to this pillar until Allah accepted his repentance. Ustuwanah Sarir (Pillar of the Bed) Marks the place where the Prophet ﷺ would rest during I'tikaf in Ramadan. "Sarir" means bed or resting place. Ustuwanah Wufud (Pillar of Delegations) The Prophet ﷺ received tribal delegations here. Many important meetings with visitors took place at this location. Ustuwanah Hars (Pillar of the Guard) Named because companions used to guard the Prophet ﷺ at this place before Allah's protection was revealed. Also called the Pillar of Ali (RA). Ustuwanah Mukhallaqah (Pillar of Perfume) Named because perfume was traditionally applied here. Located within the Rawdah area. Ustuwanah Tahajjud (Pillar of Tahajjud) Marks the place where the Prophet ﷺ regularly offered the night (Tahajjud) prayer. A spiritually significant location for worshippers.