A Historic and Sacred Star of the Ottoman Era to Manifest the Love of the Prophet (ﷺ) — 1235 AH
This sacred Ottoman star was prepared with great sincerity, deep devotion and perfect literature in the year 1235 AH, approximately 1819–1820, during the glorious era of the Ottoman Caliphate and the reign of Sultan Mahmud II. The purpose of its preparation was to increase the heartfelt connection, service and spiritual adornment to the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (ﷺ), so that this blessed shrine would remain a silent but effective testimony of love and respect in the atmosphere of Medina.
Historical and Technical Details
Date of Preparation: 1235 AH
Preparation: Exquisite Ottoman embroidery with gold and silver threads
Order of Preparation: Ottoman Caliphate
Period of the Empire: Sultan Mahmud II, Ottoman Caliphate
Central Dhikr: The word Allah
Around the center: Circle of Ayatul Kursi, Quranic verses and spiritual admonitions
Around the edges: Quranic verses and traditional Ottoman texts
Engraving and Writing: Classical Ottoman Calligraphy
Colors Used: Green, Red, Turquoise and Gold
Symbolic Meaning: Illumination, Holiness, Love for the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), Dignity and Ottoman Royal Majesty
Calligraphy: A beautiful blend of Ottoman Thuluth and Diwani calligraphy
Intention of Preparation: To present the Holy Shrine of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) with heartfelt devotion and unparalleled literature
Spiritual Description of the Holy Star
This sacred Ottoman blessing was made by Sultan Mahmud II in the year 1235 AH It was prepared with great sincerity, love and literature during the Caliphate of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The fine and exquisite embroidery of gold and silver, the spiritual harmony of green, red and turquoise colors, and the Quranic inscriptions give it an extraordinary spiritual dignity.
The Name of Allah inscribed in the center of this sacred star and the spiritual inscriptions spread like the sun around it testify to the fact that this sacred object is not just a work of art but a living and bright expression of the love of the Prophet (PBUH). The green and turquoise colors symbolize the connection with Medina, spiritual peace and heart peace, the red color shows love, sacrifice and unparalleled love, while the golden color highlights the light of the Prophet (PBUH), the glory and the royal splendor of the Ottoman Caliphate. The year 1235 AH inscribed on this sacred star is a clear testimony to its historical and spiritual status.
Spiritual Relic and Current Preservation
This sacred star remained hanging on the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (peace be upon him) for a long time, where it preserved in itself countless blessed moments of the relic of Medina. Later, it was preserved with great respect in the Hejaz Museum, Medina for some time. From there, this luminous trust was received by the spiritual healer Pir Usman Ghani Sahib.
Today, this sacred Ottoman Tabrak Tabrakat Museum, Qaimpur, District Bahawalpur, is preserved with great care and respect, where it has become a source of pilgrimage, spiritual peace and relic of Medina for the lovers of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), and silently inclines the heart of every viewer towards the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
