Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 14

Chapter One 14 Arabia, was nothing but a house of crime, Had no fear of the world, nor of the Hereafter. Unskilled in keeping commandments, Renowned for defying prohibitions. Dearest to them was the idol worship, Seeking God was considered the worst evil. Neither had they respect in their hearts for elders, Nor was there any tradition of love for the children. Hostility was in the hearts and on the tongues, Unaware of humanity. No last thread of modesty was left, No sign of virtuosity remained. The House of God known by everyone, Center of the earth, accepted everyone, White and black, recognized by everyone, The Qiblah 1 , accepted by the Muslims, Was like a temple of idolaters. No one sought the truth there. Idols were the talk of every tongue, Hearts were ruled by the currency of idols. The idols were so esteemed, That the House of God was fully occupied by them. There were not 2, 4, 6, 7, or 8, But 360 of them witnessed by the Ka‘bah. 1 Direction to be faced during the Ṣalāt.