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are, turn your faces towards it. Those given the Book know it is the
truth from their Lord. Allah is not unaware of what they do. (Surat al-
Baqara, 144)
Wherever you come from, turn your face to the Masjid al-Haram.
This is certainly the truth from your Lord. Allah is not unaware of
what you do. (Surat al-Baqara, 149)
Wherever you come from, turn your face to the Masjid al-Haram.
Wherever you are, turn your faces towards it so that people will have
no argument against you – except for those among them who do
wrong and then you should not fear them but rather fear Me – and so
that I can complete My blessing to you so that hopefully you will be
guided. (Surat al-Baqara, 150)
But why should Allah not punish them now when they bar access to
the Masjid al-Haram? They are not its guardians. Only people who
guard against evil can be its guardians. But most of them do not know
that. (Surat al-Anfal, 34)
How could any of the idolaters possibly have a treaty with Allah and
with His Messenger, except for those you made a treaty with at the
Masjid al-Haram? As long as they are straight with you, be straight with
them. Allah loves those who guard against evil. (Surat at-Tawba, 7)
Do you make the giving of water to the pilgrims and looking after
the Masjid al-Haram the same as believing in Allah and the Last Day
and striving in the Way of Allah? They are not equal in the sight of
Allah. Allah does not guide wrongdoing people. (Surat at-Tawba, 19)
You who believe! The idolaters are unclean, so after this year they
should not come near the Masjid al-Haram. If you fear impoverish-
ment, Allah will enrich you from His bounty if He wills. Allah is All-
Knowing, All-Wise. (Surat at-Tawba, 28)
The Sacred House
You who believe! Do not profane the sacred rites of Allah or the sa-
cred months, or the sacrificial animals, or the ritual garlands, or those
heading for the Sacred House, desiring profit and good pleasure from
their Lord. Once you are permitten (to go on your way), you may hunt.
Do not let hatred for a people who debar you from the Masjid al-
Haram incite you into going beyond the limits. Help each other to