Al-Hajj Al-Mabroor

Chapter Two
The Maqâm of Ibrâhîm
The Maqâm (Station) of Ibrâhîm (Abraham, peace be upon him):
[The step-stone used by Prophet Ibrâhîm during the original
construction of the Ka‘bah. The stone carries the imprints of his feet,
and is housed in a glass enclosure on the north side of the Ka‘bah].
Before discussing Hajj, we have to give a glimpse at the history of
the Sacred House. Allah, all praise and glory be to Him, says in
His Noble Book (what means):
“Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was
that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-
‘Alamîn (the mankind and jinns).” (Âl-‘Imrân, 3: 96)
The history of establishment is depicted as follows: the House was
placed for mankind (to worship Allah) since the time of Âdam
(peace be upon him) till the Last Hour befalls. Its Author is Allah,
all praise and glory be to Him; He is the One Who established it
and appointed its place. Since it was placed to mankind, then it
must have existed before people were brought into being. It was
placed at the creation of the universe, for Allah, all praise and
glory be to Him, willed to make a House of His, whereto Âdam
(peace be upon him) and his offspring would go on a pilgrimage,
and Âdam (peace be upon him) complied.
Some people ascribe the establishment of the House to the Prophet
Ibrâhîm (Abraham, peace be upon him); that he built it by the
Command of Allah. We ask those people to carefully understand
the Words of Allah. The House was placed for mankind means
that the Sacred House existed before Âdam (peace be upon him).
Ibrâhîm was assigned the duty of raising the foundations effaced
after the flood that drowned the earth during the era of Nûh.
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