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Maqam Ibrahim [Ibrahim's (a) standing place] is where the footprint of prophet Abraham (a) is marked. The | '''Maqam Ibrahim''' [Ibrahim's (a) standing place] (Arabic:{{ia|مقام ابراهیم }}) is where the footprint of prophet [[Abraham (a)]] is marked. The Qur'an has considered it among clear signs of God on the earth and Muslims have been invited to perform [[prayer]] at this location. This stone is now placed in a golden cylinder located 13 meters away from the [[Ka'ba]]. In the views of [[Shi'a]], the original location of Ibrahim's (a) station is right next to the Ka'ba. | ||
Obligatory | Obligatory [[tawaf]] is made in the area between the Ka'ba and Ibrahim's (a) station and the [[salat of tawaf]] is made behind it. | ||
== In the | == In the Qur'an == | ||
In verse 125 of chapter Baqara and verse 96 of chapter Al ‘Imran there are mentions of Ibrahim's (a) station and it has been considered among clear signs of God on the earth and Muslims have been invited to perform prayer at this location. | In verse 125 of chapter Baqara and verse 96 of chapter Al ‘Imran there are mentions of Ibrahim's (a) station and it has been considered among clear signs of God on the earth and Muslims have been invited to perform prayer at this location. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
According to narrations, after God ordered prophet Ibrahim (a) to call people to hajj, he stood on a stone and did | According to narrations, after God ordered prophet Ibrahim (a) to call people to hajj, he stood on a stone and did God's order and his footprint remained on the stone. In another narration, it is said that his footprint remained on this stone on top of the Kaaba upon its construction. | ||
This stone and Hajar al-Aswad are considered among holy stones from the paradise and were used by prophets Ibrahim (a) and | This stone and Hajar al-Aswad are considered among holy stones from the paradise and were used by prophets Ibrahim (a) and Isma'il (a) when praying toward Qibla (they placed this stone between themselves and the Kaaba). The Prophet (s) prayed the same while he (s) was in Mecca. | ||
According to historical sources, until the time of the Second Caliph, this stone was on the ground. At his time, the flood called Umm Ashhal moved this stone a great distance and the caliph built a column for it in its previous place. In the second century AH, this stone which was broken from several points was glued together using silver and plated it with gold. Later, to protect it more, a dome with four iron windows was built upon it. Until 1967, a wooden structure in 3 by 6 meters existed over Maqam which made trouble for the pilgrims. Saudi government wanted to move Maqam to a place near Bab Bani Shayba, but they did not do so due to public objection of Muslim scholars and a golden cylinder was place on it. Through the windows around this cylinder, the stone and the footprints which are now silver-plated can be seen. Ibrahim's (a) station is 13 m away from the Kaaba. | According to historical sources, until the time of the Second Caliph, this stone was on the ground. At his time, the flood called Umm Ashhal moved this stone a great distance and the caliph built a column for it in its previous place. In the second century AH, this stone which was broken from several points was glued together using silver and plated it with gold. Later, to protect it more, a dome with four iron windows was built upon it. Until 1967, a wooden structure in 3 by 6 meters existed over Maqam which made trouble for the pilgrims. Saudi government wanted to move Maqam to a place near Bab Bani Shayba, but they did not do so due to public objection of Muslim scholars and a golden cylinder was place on it. Through the windows around this cylinder, the stone and the footprints which are now silver-plated can be seen. Ibrahim's (a) station is 13 m away from the Kaaba. | ||
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Some Sunni historians and biographers believe that the stone of the Maqam was kept inside the Kaaba before the conquest of Mecca and after taking Mecca, the Prophet (s) took it out and installed it beside the Kaaba. After revelation of verse 125 of chapter Baqara, the Prophet ordered to move the stone to its current place. | Some Sunni historians and biographers believe that the stone of the Maqam was kept inside the Kaaba before the conquest of Mecca and after taking Mecca, the Prophet (s) took it out and installed it beside the Kaaba. After revelation of verse 125 of chapter Baqara, the Prophet ordered to move the stone to its current place. | ||
Some Sunni writers considered the revelation of this verse among the merits of the Second Caliph and quoted from ‘Abd Allah b. ‘Umar, son of the Second Caliph that the Prophet (s) took the hand of ‘Umar and took him to the Maqam and said, “this is Ibrahim's (a) station.” ‘Umar asked, “O Messenger of God! Why do not you make it a venue for prayer?” Then, the following verse was revealed, “‘Take the venue of prayer from | Some Sunni writers considered the revelation of this verse among the merits of the Second Caliph and quoted from ‘Abd Allah b. ‘Umar, son of the Second Caliph that the Prophet (s) took the hand of ‘Umar and took him to the Maqam and said, “this is Ibrahim's (a) station.” ‘Umar asked, “O Messenger of God! Why do not you make it a venue for prayer?” Then, the following verse was revealed, “‘Take the venue of prayer from Abraham's Station.'” (2:125) | ||
Some other Sunni scholars believe that the place of Maqam has been the current place since the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (a). | Some other Sunni scholars believe that the place of Maqam has been the current place since the time of the Prophet Ibrahim (a). | ||
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== Prayer of Circumambulation == | == Prayer of Circumambulation == | ||
Assigning Maqam as the Qibla has a history since the time of prophet Ibrahim (a) and | Assigning Maqam as the Qibla has a history since the time of prophet Ibrahim (a) and Isma'il (a) until the time of the Prophet (s) and the Qur'an has called Muslims to pray at the location. | ||
According to Shia fiqh prayer of circumambulation is obligatory (circumambulation of Ziyara and circumambulation of women) behind Ibrahim's (a) station and near it. There are different rulings about those who perform circumambulation on the second floor of Masjid al-Haram due to some excuses but they cannot perform the prayer in the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram behind Ibrahim's (a) station. The prayer of recommended circumambulation can be performed anywhere in Masjid al-Haram. | According to Shia fiqh prayer of circumambulation is obligatory (circumambulation of Ziyara and circumambulation of women) behind Ibrahim's (a) station and near it. There are different rulings about those who perform circumambulation on the second floor of Masjid al-Haram due to some excuses but they cannot perform the prayer in the courtyard of Masjid al-Haram behind Ibrahim's (a) station. The prayer of recommended circumambulation can be performed anywhere in Masjid al-Haram. | ||
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