The forbidden land

Authored by Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Saleh Al-Dosari The Holy Land Importance of the topic and methodology: The importance of the topic stems from it being an investigative research, addressing the Holy Land and related topics such as its definition, virtues, characteristics, and rulings, relying on authentic Islamic evidence that has been verified according to the standards of scholars and their virtuous followers, regardless of what is popularly known about the Holy Land and its conditions from false hadiths, events, and news. The methodology of the book is based on the approach of the scholars of Hadith, where the authenticity of the narration is a fundamental condition for its inclusion in the book, and this is the considered and accepted methodology. It also relies on the most likely opinion in each jurisprudential issue, with the inclusion of the most important evidences from the Qur'an and Sunnah, and sometimes from the effect and rational reasoning. Then, it includes (the evidence of consensus if it exists, along with some wisdom and benefits derived from the evidences, without delving into weak opinions or conflicting ones, to avoid lengthy discussion, prevent boredom, facilitate understanding for the dear reader, and to reinforce the most likely opinion in the mind). The approach varies, and the book is directed to all categories of Muslims; it is indispensable for students of knowledge engaged in study and learning, and it does not bore the specialists due to its simple methodology, ease of expression, and avoidance of futile debate, argumentation, and pretense. Research plan: The author’s nature required the outline to include an introduction, four chapters, and a conclusion, as follows: Introduction: It includes the importance of the topic, its methodology, and the research plan. It contains two sections: Chapter One: Definition of the Holy Land and its names Section One: Definition of the Holy Land Section Two: Names of the Holy Land It includes eight subsections: Chapter Two: Virtues of the Holy Land Section One: The best and most beloved places to Allah and His Messenger Section Two: The sacred rites and pilgrimage rituals Section Three: It is a place where good deeds are multiplied and sins are magnified Section Four: Faith in Allah takes refuge there Section Five: It is visited by angels and protected from the Dajjal with wealth Section Six: Islam will not be defeated there Section Seven: The invading army will be swallowed up by the earth Section Eight: Safety from general punishment It contains three subsections: Chapter Three: Characteristics of the Holy Land Section One: Allah made it a forbidden land Section Two: Allah made it a safe land Section Three: The severity of disbelief in the Holy Land It includes three topics: Topic One: The danger of disbelief in the sanctuary Topic Two: The degrees of concern about sin Topic Three: The encouragement to avoid disbelief in the sanctuary