Chapter Eight
The Dome of the Ascension

The Dome of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace; the Gate of Mercy; the Gate of Tranquillity; the Gate of Forgiveness; the Prayer Niche of the Rocks; the Prayer Niche of ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him; the Dome of the Chain; the rocks at the rear of the mosque; and other places.

Visitors are encouraged to visit these places and supplicate earnestly there, for they are places where supplications are unanimously held to be answered, as more than one person has experienced. The same applies to Mary’s place of worship, peace be upon her.

Those visiting these noble places should repent sincerely to Allah Most High, abandon their sins, and thank Allah for enabling them to visit this noble mosque. They should strive in obedience, prayer and charity, for these bring great merit. Whoever does so emerges free of sins, as on the day his mother bore him. Let him then begin his deeds anew and ascend Mount Sinai, which is al-Sāhirah.

Ka‘b related that on the night the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, was taken on the Night Journey, he halted al-Burāq at the place where the prophets stand. The Prophet then entered with Gabriel before him, and a light shone for him there as the sun shines. Gabriel continued ahead of him until he reached the northern side of the Rock. Then Gabriel gave the call to prayer, and Allah Most High gathered the prophets and messengers,