Lock and Key of the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (ﷺ) (1309 AH) Sultan Abdul Hamid II
🖋 Impressions of Unity, Fragrance of the Love of Mustafa (ﷺ)
This is the blessed lock and key that holds great honor in relation to the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (ﷺ). The Quranic inscriptions and spiritual writings engraved on this holy lock are not just on metal, but are an expression of the feelings etched in the heart of a lover of the Prophet (ﷺ). In every pattern, every line and every joint, the fragrance of unparalleled love, courtesy and loyalty to the Holy Prophet (ﷺ) is felt.
This lock and key belong to the blessed era of the year 1309 AH, when Sultan Abdul Hamid II was ascendant on the throne of the Ottoman Caliphate. The sultan who was strong in politics, but a poor man of Medina in his heart; in whose eyes the soil of the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (ﷺ) was more precious than the kingdom of the world.
🔑 Practical Testimony of the Love of the Prophet ﷺ
This blessed lock and key were installed by Sultan Abdul Hamid II with his own hands at the Holy Shrine of the Prophet ﷺ. This act was not merely administrative, but a declaration of love, humility and servitude. A great sultan, appearing at the door of the Sultan of Medina ﷺ, forgot his kingdom and proved himself to be only a lover, a servant and a slave.
The picture shows that this lock and key are made of a strong, durable and dignified metal like brass or bronze. This metal withstands the rigors of time, but does not lose its identity – just like the love of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, which does not weaken with the change of time, but rather becomes brighter.
🕌 Long association at the Holy Shrine of the Prophet ﷺ
This sacred lock and key were installed at the Holy Shrine of the Prophet ﷺ for a long time. There, where eyes bow, hearts tremble and tongues are busy in blessings and greetings. This lock silently became the guardian of millions of greetings, sighs and prayers – a living symbol of the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the atmosphere of Medina.
🕊 Journey of a Sacred Trust
Later, this blessed blessing was preserved for some time in the Hejaz Museum, Medina, where the pilgrims were filled with love and affection upon seeing it. Then, this great trust was given as a gift by the Saudi government to the spiritual healer Pir Usman Sahib, so that this relationship would be preserved and reach the lovers of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Today, this sacred lock and key are available for pilgrimage at the Tabrakat Museum, Qaimpur, Bahawalpur District, where lovers of the Prophet (peace be upon him) from far and wide see it and fill their hearts with the love of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).
🌸 Closing Words
This lock was not meant to close doors, but rather to connect hearts with the door of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). This is a testimony to the fact that when it comes to the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him), even the most powerful sultan in the world considers himself only a humble slave.
May Allah Almighty grant us the love, courtesy and loyalty of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, and include us among the true lovers of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
May Allah bless Sayyiduna Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and all his companions 🌹
