Khalil’s Prayers — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 1
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Khalil’s Prayers.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish
Pages: Book pp. 101–102 (PDF pp. 125–126)
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Historical Account
The Holy Qur’ān alludes to the construction of this house in the
following words:
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“Surely, the first house founded for mankind, for the benefit of mankind and God’s worship, is that in the Valley of Becca, abounding in blessings and a guidance for all peoples yet to come. And remember the time when Abraham and Ishmael 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 the ways of Ḥajj and worship, and turn to us with mercy; for Thou art OftReturning with compassion and art Merciful. ‘And, our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Thy Signs and teach them the Book and Wisdom and may purify them; surely, Thou art the Mighty, the Wise.’
[Āl-e-‘Imrān (3:97)]
The Divine mission of the Holy Prophetsa was a result of this compassionate prayer. Hence, the Holy Prophetsa would say, “I am but a fruit of the prayer of Abraham.”
[Al-Jāmi‘uṣ-Ṣaghīr, Ana Da‘watu Ibrāhīm, Ḥadīth No. 2703, Volume 1, p. 161, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, (2004)]
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish | Navigation: « Previous: [Construction of the Ka‘bah] | Next: [Announcement of Hajj] »