Message of the Holy Quran — Page 305
~ 305 ~ K Ka‘bah: for all Mankind, Surely,the first House founded for all mankind is that at Becca, abounding in blessings and guidance for all peoples. 3:97 Allah has made the Ka‘bah, the Sacred House, a means of support and uplift for mankind, … 5:98 for Allah only, And what excuse have they now that Allah should not punish them, when they hinder men from the Sacred Mosque, and they are not its true guardians? Its true guardians are only those who are righteous, but most of them know not. 8:35 place of security, And remember the time when We made the House a resort for mankind and a place of security; …. 2:126 Do they not see that We have made the sanctuary of Mecca secure for them, while people are snatched away from all around them ? … 29:68 qiblah , And from wheresoever thou comest forth, turn thy face to- wards the Sacred Mosque; and wherever you be, turn your faces towards it that people may have no argu- ment against you, … 2:151