Remembrance 42 from Chapter 153

Allāhumma-ftaḥ ‘alayya abwāba raḥmatik, wa-rzuqnī fī ziyārati Nabiyyika ṣalla-llāhu ‘alayhi wa sallama mā razaqtahu awliyā’aka wa ahla ṭā‘atik, wa-ghfir lī wa-rḥamnī yā Khayra mas’ūl.

Know that it is imperative for every pilgrim to visit the Messenger of Allah , whether it is on his way or not, for visiting him is one of the most important acts of drawing near to Allah and the most profitable of endeavours and the best of devotions. So as he goes toward the tomb, he should repeatedly invoke blessings on the Messenger of Allah on the way. When his gaze falls upon the trees of Madīnah, its Holy Sanctuary, and its landmarks, he should invoke abundant greetings and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah , asking Allah to benefit him by the visit and to grant him felicity in both Worlds. He should say: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your Mercy and grant me, by this visit to Your Messenger, what You have granted Your friends and the people who obey You. Forgive me and have mercy on me, O Best of those who are asked of.

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