The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page 102
Seal of the Prophets - Volume I 102 following words:. . . . . “Surely, the first house founded for mankind, for the benefit of mankind and God’s worship, is that in the Valley of Becca, abounding in blessings and a guidance for all peoples yet to come. 1 And remember the time when Abraham and Ishmael raised the foundations of the House, praying, ‘Our Lord, accept this from us; for Thou art All-Hearing, All-Knowing. ’ ‘Our Lord, make us submissive to Thee and make of our offspring a people submissive to Thee. And show us the ways of Ḥajj and worship, and turn to us with mercy; for Thou art Oft- Returning with compassion and art Merciful. ‘And, our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Thy Signs and teach them the Book and Wisdom and may purify them; surely, Thou art the Mighty, the Wise. ’ 2 The Divine mission of the Holy Prophet sa was a result of this compassionate prayer. Hence, the Holy Prophet sa would say, “I am but a fruit of the prayer of Abraham. ” 3 Announcement of Ḥajj When the construction of the Ka‘bah was complete, Abraham as was 1 Āl-e-‘Imrān (3:97) 2 Al-Baqarah (2:129) 3 Al-J ā mi‘uṣ-Ṣaghīr, Ana Da‘watu Ibrāhīm, Ḥadīth No. 2703, Volume 1, p. 161, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, (2004)