INVITATION TO THE HOUSE OF ALLAH (GOD) – KAABA

HOUSE OF MONOTHEISM

This beautiful promise and invitation is found in Surah Al-Hajj (22:27): [1]

(22:26) Call to mind when We assigned to Abraham the site of the House (Kabah), directing him: “Do not associate aught with Me” and “Keep My House pure for those who walk around it,⁴⁵ and for those who stand and who bow down and who prostrate themselves (in worship), (22:27) and publicly proclaim Pilgrimage for all mankind so that they come to you on foot and mounted on lean⁴⁶ camels⁴⁷ from every distant point (22:28) to witness the benefits in store for them,⁴⁸ and pronounce the name of Allah during the appointed days over the cattle that He has provided them.⁴⁹ So eat of it and feed the distressed and the needy.⁵⁰ (22:29) Thereafter, let them tidy up⁵¹ and fulfil their vows⁵² and circumambulate the Ancient House.”⁵³ (22:30) Such (was the purpose of building the Kabah). Whosoever, then, venerates Allah’s sanctities will find it to be good for him in the sight of his Lord.⁵⁴ Cattle have been made lawful for you⁵⁵ except those mentioned to you (as unlawful).⁵⁶ So shun the abomination of idols⁵⁷ and shun all words of falsehood.⁵⁸

“And proclaim the Hajj (pilgrimage) to mankind. They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, coming from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway.” [1]

Surah AS SAFFAT – 37:99-113; STORY OF ABRAHAM SACRIFICING HIS SON

Clear Quran Translation: 99. He said, “I am going towards my Lord, and He will guide me.” 100. “My Lord, give me one of the righteous.” 101. So We gave him good news of a clement boy. 102. Then, when he was old enough to accompany him, he said, “O My son, I see in a dream that I am sacrificing you; see what you think.” He said, “O my Father, do as you are commanded; you will find me, God willing, one of the steadfast.” 103. Then, when they had submitted, and he put his forehead down. 104. We called out to him, “O Abraham! 105. You have fulfilled the vision.” Thus We reward the doers of good. 106. This was certainly an evident test. 107. And We redeemed him with a great sacrifice. 108. And We left with him for later generations. 109. Peace be upon Abraham. 110. Thus We reward the doers of good. 111. He was one of Our believing servants. 112. And We gave him good news of Isaac, a prophet, one of the righteous. 113. And We blessed him, and Isaac. But among their descendants are some who are righteous, and some who are clearly unjust to themselves. Surah Saffat 37:99-113; #Hajj #Qurbani; #Islam; #Ibrahim/ Abraham; #Quran Kareem;

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