عادات وتقاليد أهل المدينة في استقبال الزوار تعد جزءاً من هويتهم وثقافتهم المتوارثة، التي تنبع من كرم الضيافة وحسن الاستقبال الذي اشتهر به أهل المدينة. وتتمثل العادات في مظاهر متعددة عند لقاء الحاج والزائر: «أهلًا يا حاج»، وعززت الدولة السعودية الترحاب بضيوف الرحمن من خلال سلسلة من الخدمات المجانية لضيوف الرحمن في جميع النواحي.. عند وصول الحاج لمطار الأمير محمد بن عبدالعزيز وفي محطة قطار الحرمين أو على الطريق البري (طريق الهجرة)؛ الذي يربط مكة المكرمة بالمدينة المنورة، ويستقبل أهل المدينة زوارهم بابتسامة صادقة وترحيب حار يعكس سعادتهم بقدومهم، ويستخدمون عبارات ترحيبية خاصة مثل «أهلاً يا حاج في طيبة الطيبة» «يا هلا وسهلا» و«شرّفت ونورت» و«حيّ الله من لفانا».
وتُزيَّن مداخل المدينة المنورة بعبارات ترحيبية للزوار، في مواسم الحج والعمرة، ما يعكس حفاوة استقبالهم لضيوف الرحمن، وكل شارع وطريق يحكي عن حدث تاريخي، ومن أبرز مظاهر الضيافة تقديم القهوة العربية المصنوعة من الهيل والزعفران مع التمر، ويتم اصطحاب الزوار والمارة إلى موائد الطعام في رمضان، ويولي أهل المدينة اهتماماً بالغاً بالمناسبات الدينية، ويحرصون على مشاركة الزوار في الأجواء الاحتفالية، وفي رمضان مثلاً تُقام الموائد الرمضانية بين العائلات والأصدقاء والجيران، وفي موسم الحج، يستقبل أهل المدينة المنورة حجاج بيت الله الحرام بالورود والتمور ويقدمون لهم المساعدة والدعم.
في الأعياد تتميز ضيافة أهل المدينة المنورة ببعض العادات المتوارثة، مثل تبخير الكاسات الخاصة بتقديم مشروب السوبيا قبل شهر رمضان، وإقامة موائد الإفطار في بيت الجد، فيما تتولى سيدة المنزل مهمة طهي الطعام بنفسها.
ويشير الباحث والمؤرخ الدكتور محمد أنور البكري إلى إن إسكان الحجاج في السابق كان يعتمد على الأدلاء الذين لا يتجاوز عددهم 200 دليل في المدينة، وكانوا يشرفون على إسكانهم في منازلهم والمنازل المجاورة، ويتم تهيئة المنازل من بعد شوال، ومع نهاية الحج يقوم الأدلاء في المدينة بزيارة الدول، ومعرفة عدد الحجاج والاتفاق معهم بعد نهاية كل شهر، وكل دليل يقوم بإسكان دولة معينة، ويتولى الدليل تقديم الواجب وإكرام الضيوف.
ويشير البكري إلى أن عدد الحجاج في السابق لا يتجاوز 200 ألف حاج، وكان الحجاج يأتون عبر القوافل براً أو عن طريق البواخر، لكن مع الأعداد الكبيرة نظمت الدولة إسكانهم عبر شركة الأدلاء.
من جانبه، يشير محمد بن أحمد رفيق إلى أن أهالي المدينة كانوا يستقبلون الحجاج بكل فرح وسرور ويسكنونهم في منازلهم ويقدمون لهم الشراب والطعام الذي يأكلون منه إكراماً لهم، فإذا كان المنزل كبيراً فإن العائلة تصعد إلى الدور العلوي وتترك الدور الأرضي للحجاج، والبعض يغادر المنزل بالكامل ويذهب إلى منزل مجاور.
أما المستشار التربوي حميد الأحمدي فيقول إن أهل المدينة المنورة عُرِفوا بكرم الضيافة وحسن استقبال الزوار وضيوف الرحمن، وهذا جزء أصيل من ثقافتهم وعاداتهم المتوارثة، ويستقبل أهل المدينة زوارهم بترحيب حار وابتسامة صادقة، تعكس مدى سعادتهم بقدومهم، مثل عبارات الترحيب «يا هلا ويا مرحبا» و«حياكم الله» تسمع بشكل متكرر، وعرف عنهم إكرام الضيف الذي يعتبر لديهم من القيم الأساسية.
«حياكم الله» تُسمع بصورة دائمة في طيبة الطيبة
الاحتفاء بالزوار جزء أصيل من هوية المدينة المنورة
مهمة إسكان الحجاج قديماً تولاها 200 دليل
يرحبون بضيوفهم في منازلهم ويتقاسمون معهم الوجبات
المدينة المنورة.. أهلاً يا حاج في طيبة الطيبة
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The customs and traditions of the people of Medina in welcoming visitors are an integral part of their identity and inherited culture, which stem from the renowned hospitality and warm reception that the people of Medina are known for. The customs manifest in various ways when meeting pilgrims and visitors: "Welcome, O pilgrim." The Saudi state has enhanced the welcome for the guests of الرحمن through a series of free services for them in all aspects. Upon the arrival of the pilgrim at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport, at the Haramain train station, or on the land route (the Migration Road) that connects Mecca to Medina, the people of Medina greet their visitors with a sincere smile and a warm welcome that reflects their happiness at their arrival. They use special welcoming phrases such as "Welcome, O pilgrim, in the goodly Taiba," "You are most welcome," "You have honored us and enlightened us," and "May God bless those who have come to us."
The entrances to Medina are adorned with welcoming phrases for visitors during the seasons of Hajj and Umrah, reflecting their warm reception of the guests of الرحمن. Every street and road tells a historical tale, and one of the most prominent aspects of hospitality is the offering of Arabic coffee made with cardamom and saffron along with dates. Visitors and passersby are escorted to food tables during Ramadan, and the people of Medina pay great attention to religious occasions, ensuring they share the festive atmosphere with visitors. For example, during Ramadan, iftar tables are set up among families, friends, and neighbors. In the Hajj season, the people of Medina welcome the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God with flowers and dates, providing them with assistance and support.
During the holidays, the hospitality of the people of Medina is characterized by some inherited customs, such as the incense of the special cups used to serve the drink of subia before the month of Ramadan, and setting up iftar tables at the grandfather's house, while the lady of the house takes on the task of cooking herself.
Researcher and historian Dr. Muhammad Anwar Al-Bakri points out that in the past, accommodating pilgrims relied on guides, of which there were no more than 200 in the city. They oversaw their accommodation in their homes and neighboring houses, preparing the homes from after Shawwal. At the end of Hajj, the guides in Medina would visit countries, learn about the number of pilgrims, and agree with them after the end of each month. Each guide would accommodate a specific country and take on the responsibility of providing hospitality and honoring the guests.
Al-Bakri notes that the number of pilgrims in the past did not exceed 200,000 pilgrims, who came via caravans overland or by ships. However, with the large numbers, the state organized their accommodation through the guides' company.
For his part, Muhammad bin Ahmed Rafiq mentions that the people of Medina used to welcome pilgrims with joy and happiness, accommodating them in their homes and offering them drinks and food that they themselves would eat in honor of them. If the house was large, the family would go up to the upper floor and leave the ground floor for the pilgrims, while some would vacate the entire house and go to a neighboring one.
Educational consultant Hamid Al-Ahmadi states that the people of Medina are known for their generous hospitality and warm reception of visitors and the guests of الرحمن, which is an essential part of their culture and inherited customs. The people of Medina greet their visitors with a warm welcome and a sincere smile that reflects their happiness at their arrival, with welcoming phrases like "You are most welcome" and "May God bless you" being heard repeatedly. They are known for honoring guests, which is considered one of their core values.
"May God bless you" is constantly heard in the goodly Taiba
Celebrating visitors is an integral part of the identity of Medina
The task of accommodating pilgrims in the past was handled by 200 guides
They welcome their guests into their homes and share meals with them.
The entrances to Medina are adorned with welcoming phrases for visitors during the seasons of Hajj and Umrah, reflecting their warm reception of the guests of الرحمن. Every street and road tells a historical tale, and one of the most prominent aspects of hospitality is the offering of Arabic coffee made with cardamom and saffron along with dates. Visitors and passersby are escorted to food tables during Ramadan, and the people of Medina pay great attention to religious occasions, ensuring they share the festive atmosphere with visitors. For example, during Ramadan, iftar tables are set up among families, friends, and neighbors. In the Hajj season, the people of Medina welcome the pilgrims of the Sacred House of God with flowers and dates, providing them with assistance and support.
During the holidays, the hospitality of the people of Medina is characterized by some inherited customs, such as the incense of the special cups used to serve the drink of subia before the month of Ramadan, and setting up iftar tables at the grandfather's house, while the lady of the house takes on the task of cooking herself.
Researcher and historian Dr. Muhammad Anwar Al-Bakri points out that in the past, accommodating pilgrims relied on guides, of which there were no more than 200 in the city. They oversaw their accommodation in their homes and neighboring houses, preparing the homes from after Shawwal. At the end of Hajj, the guides in Medina would visit countries, learn about the number of pilgrims, and agree with them after the end of each month. Each guide would accommodate a specific country and take on the responsibility of providing hospitality and honoring the guests.
Al-Bakri notes that the number of pilgrims in the past did not exceed 200,000 pilgrims, who came via caravans overland or by ships. However, with the large numbers, the state organized their accommodation through the guides' company.
For his part, Muhammad bin Ahmed Rafiq mentions that the people of Medina used to welcome pilgrims with joy and happiness, accommodating them in their homes and offering them drinks and food that they themselves would eat in honor of them. If the house was large, the family would go up to the upper floor and leave the ground floor for the pilgrims, while some would vacate the entire house and go to a neighboring one.
Educational consultant Hamid Al-Ahmadi states that the people of Medina are known for their generous hospitality and warm reception of visitors and the guests of الرحمن, which is an essential part of their culture and inherited customs. The people of Medina greet their visitors with a warm welcome and a sincere smile that reflects their happiness at their arrival, with welcoming phrases like "You are most welcome" and "May God bless you" being heard repeatedly. They are known for honoring guests, which is considered one of their core values.
"May God bless you" is constantly heard in the goodly Taiba
Celebrating visitors is an integral part of the identity of Medina
The task of accommodating pilgrims in the past was handled by 200 guides
They welcome their guests into their homes and share meals with them.