بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Maqam Ibrahim
مقام إبراهيم
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The Maqam Ibrahim (The Station of Abraham) is a small stone structure located near the Ka'ba in the Masjid al-Haram. Inside it is a stone that bears the physical footprints of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). According to Islamic tradition, Ibrahim stood on this stone while building the upper parts of the Ka'ba, and it miraculously softened to leave his mark. The Quran commands: "Take the Station of Abraham as a place of prayer" (2:125). After completing the Tawaf, it is a Sunnah for pilgrims to pray two Rakahs behind the Maqam. It serves as a beautiful physical link to the "Father of the Prophets" and a reminder of the human effort and devotion involved in establishing the first house of monotheism. The Maqam Ibrahim is a small stone that bears the footprints of Prophet Ibrahim, preserved as a sign for believers. When Ibrahim and his son Ismail were raising the foundations of the Kaaba, Ibrahim stood on this stone, and it miraculously softened to hold his feet. The footprints remain visible to this day, a testament to Allah's power and the dedication of His prophet. The stone was originally attached to the Kaaba but was moved to its current location during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) to facilitate Tawaf. It is now enclosed in a glass and metal structure, located about 15 meters from the Kaaba. The Quran specifically instructs believers to take the Maqam Ibrahim as a place of prayer. Consequently, pilgrims who have completed Tawaf pray two rak'ah near this station, following the Prophet's example. The prayer is performed behind the Maqam, though if crowds make this impossible, it can be prayed elsewhere in the mosque. The Maqam Ibrahim carries profound symbolism: it represents human effort in divine service,Ibrahim and Ismail worked tirelessly to build the Kaaba, and Allah preserved their footprints as a permanent sign. It also symbolizes the connection between the prophets and the final revelation. The station of Ibrahim reminds Muslims that the Kaaba was not a new invention of Islam but the restoration of the ancient house of monotheism established by the father of the prophets. For pilgrims, praying at the Maqam Ibrahim is a moment of connecting with Ibrahim's legacy, reflecting on his unwavering faith, and renewing their own commitment to the tawhid (oneness of God) for which he sacrificed everything.
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