Journey of Faith: From Childhood Dreams to the Heart of Medina

The True Story of a Passionate Girl from Madina and Her Mother's Prayer 🥰

Her family used to call her "crazy." She was truly passionate - a true lover of Madina and Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ. Since childhood, she had a dream to see the city of Madina and visit the Prophet's Mosque ﷺ. Whenever she swept the house, she imagined Madina's streets. Sometimes, she would picture herself sitting in the courtyard of the Kaaba, and other times, she would imagine herself in front of the Green Dome.

This longing and passion had been with her since childhood, a desire to experience the blessing of cleaning in the Prophet's Mosque. Whenever she swept the house, Madina's streets appeared in her imagination. Her wish was to visit Madina, and this longing had been her companion since childhood.

"They live within their ❤️ hearts' sounds during His presence,

They read verses that capture every moment in Madina's embrace."

This longing is a blessing, and those who are destined for it find themselves among the fortunate. It's a longing filled with tranquility.

That's why, at the age of 7, she started saving her pocket money in a tin can. Her family would also contribute any money they gave her into that tin can. She came from a middle-class family, so her savings were not substantial.

Her name was Noor, and her family discovered her savings a month later. They were astonished. Where had she gotten so much money? Noor proudly explained that she had saved it herself. Even the little money she received from her family went into the tin can.

Her mother was touched by her daughter's determination. Noor's passion for Madina was evident. One day, when Noor was counting her saved money, her mother noticed. 

She asked,

"Where did you get this money?"

Noor's mother asked with concern, thinking it might be stolen.

Noor replied, "No, Mom, I saved it myself." She said it with pride. Her mother, though surprised, was proud of her daughter. It was a moment of happiness. She hugged Noor tightly and prayed for her.

"Daughter, may you always have Madina in your destiny," 

her mother prayed. As time went on, Noor's savings grew. Much had changed, but her passion and love remained unchanged. Her routine was still the same – saving money in the tin can.

Sometimes, her family would add a little extra to her savings. Despite the occasional additions, her pocket money wasn't much. The longing to visit Madina was Noor's driving force.

At the age of 15, she had already started saving for Umrah. She had a dream, a dream that she believed would come true. She had a dream of seeing the holy places of Madina and Makkah. For Noor, it was more than a dream; it was a calling.

Her parents supported her dream. Her mother assured her that Madina would always be in her destiny. Noor continued to save, and her parents helped her prepare for the journey.

Years passed, and Noor's savings continued to grow. She finally got her passport and, three months later, set off for Madina. Her parents had fulfilled their promise, and they had made all the necessary arrangements.

Everything was ready for her Umrah journey, but fate had something else in store. The devastating earthquake struck, affecting many parts of Pakistan, including Kashmir. Countless people lost their homes, and many lost their lives.

People were suffering, and Noor couldn't ignore their pain. She believed that these people needed the money more than she did for her Umrah journey. So, she decided to donate her entire savings to the earthquake victims.

Noor didn't hesitate; she knew that her real purpose was to help those in need. Her parents supported her decision wholeheartedly. They believed that Noor's act of kindness was more valuable than any pilgrimage.

The earthquake changed her plans, but it didn't change her determination. Noor's passion for Madina and her love for her fellow human beings remained steadfast. She knew that true blessings come from helping others in their time of need.

Three months after the earthquake, Noor received a marriage proposal from a man in Saudi Arabia. After careful consideration, she accepted. Her husband had a business in Saudi Arabia, and they decided to settle there.

She had fulfilled her dream of visiting Madina, and now she was going to live there as a resident. Her heart was filled with gratitude and joy as she stepped onto the blessed land of Madina once again.

Madina, the city of her dreams, was now her home. She couldn't believe her luck. She knew that her destiny had always been tied to Madina. Her journey had been a long one, but her love and passion had remained unchanged.

She was truly a lover of Madina, and now she was a resident of Madina. Her mother's prayer had come true – Madina was in her destiny.

In life, if God shows every Muslim the path to Madina, what more could one ask for? May Allah grant us all the chance to experience the longing and love for Madina. Ameen 🙏🤲