The supplication of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) that became the means for the blessed land of Mecca to be endowed with blessing…
The family of humanity, which began with Prophet Adam and Hawwa (Eve), made the site of the Kaʿba in present-day Mecca their first place of worship in order to live in an atmosphere of religious peace and happiness. The descendants of Adam, due to changing vital and social circumstances, spread to various lands; centuries passed, generations changed, deviations from the true religion occurred, and after a time, this sacred sanctuary was lost.
THE SUPPLICATION OF PROPHET IBRAHIM (PEACE BE UPON HIM) THAT BECAME THE MEANS FOR MECCA TO BE ENDOWED WITH BLESSING
Prophet Ibrahim (ʿalayhi s-salām) rebuilt it by the command of Allah (God), and through his supplication, became the means for that land to be endowed with blessing. In the noble verse, it is stated:
“And [mention] when Abraham said, ‘My Lord, make this city [Mecca] secure and keep me and my sons away from worshipping idols. My Lord, indeed they [idols] have led astray many among the people. So whoever follows me, then he is of me; and whoever disobeys me—indeed, You are [yet] Forgiving and Merciful. Our Lord, I have settled some of my descendants in an uncultivated valley near Your Sacred House [the Kaʿba], our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful.’” (Ibrāhīm, 35–37)