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Originally Posted by - Qatada -  Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass [taa'if*] it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer). [Qur'an 2:125]
*plural = tawaaf - circumbulate. |
Cheers all, escpecially Qatada, thats the bit I couldnt find!