The offering of love by an Ottoman Sultan immersed in the love of Mustafa (peace be upon him) — the Holy Star, 1240 AH
In the year 1240 AH, during the glorious and light-filled era of the Ottoman Caliphate, the Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II, with a heart filled with the love of Mustafa (peace be upon him), unparalleled sincerity and immense devotion, had this holy star prepared with great courtesy and respect, and had it hung as a service, decoration and spiritual connection to the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), so that this holy star would always bear witness to love, devotion and loyalty in the skies of Medina.
Date: 1240 AH
Preparation: With very fine and exquisite gold and silver wires and carving
Order of preparation: Ottoman Caliphate
Period: Sultan Mahmud II (Ottoman Caliphate)
Central mention: Ism-e-Jalalatullah with sacred Ottoman calligraphy
Prominent in the center: Ism-e-Jalalatullah – the center of monotheism and worship
Surrounding writing: Holy Quranic verses and spiritual admonitions
Around the edges: A luminous fence of blessings and traditional Ottoman admonitions
Engraving/texts: Classical Ottoman spiritual impressions
Colors used: Green, red and gold
Symbolic symbols: Monotheism, prophethood, holiness, love of the Prophet (peace be upon him), illumination and Ottoman dignity
Calligraphy: A dignified combination of Ottoman Jalli, Thuluth and Diwani calligraphy
Intention of preparation: To present the Holy Shrine of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) with devotion, respect and eternal spiritual connection
Spiritual description of the sacred star:
This The sacred Ottoman star is not just a collection of exquisite gold and silver threads, charming colors and exquisite calligraphy, but a silent but living expression of the love, literature and loyalty that was in the heart of a Sultan who loved the Prophet (peace be upon him). The presence of the Name of Allah at its center highlights the fact that the love of the Prophet (peace be upon him) is based on monotheism and all devotion returns to the Lord of the Universe. The Quranic verses, admonitions and blessings surrounding it declare that this sacred star is not just a decorative object but an act of worship that has been molded into the form of art.
The green color symbolizes the connection with Medina, spiritual life and heartfelt satisfaction, the red color shows the spirit of love, devotion and sacrifice, while the golden carving highlights the light of the Prophet (peace be upon him), the glory and royal dignity of the Ottoman Caliphate. This sacred star remained hanging on the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (peace be upon him) for a long time and remained a source of pilgrimage and spiritual peace for the lovers of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Later, this luminous blessing was preserved in the Hejaz Museum, until, by the command of Allah and the special grace of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), this sacred star was bestowed upon the spiritual healer and lover of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Hazrat Pir Usman Ghani Sahib in the year 2023. Today, this sacred star, through its every pattern, every color, and every letter, keeps alive the fact that when empires bow down at the feet of the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), history becomes a form of worship, and works of art become spiritual trusts and continue to attract hearts towards Medina for centuries.
