Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 22

Chapter Two 22 Ka‘bah as a marker for the people to begin the circuit of Ka‘bah. The Qur’ān mentioned the erection of Ka‘bah in the following words: (Āl ‘Imrān 3:97) Surely, the first House founded for mankind is that at Becca, abounding in blessings and a guidance for all peoples. (Al-Baqarah 2:128-130) And remember the time when Abraham as and Ishmael as 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 our ways of worship, and turn to us with mercy; for Thou art power to influence gains or losses, and if I had not seen Muḥammad sa kissing you, I would have never kissed you. ” Bukhārī (Book of Ḥajj ).