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deliberately, the reprisal for it is a livestock ani- Trustworthy, the Safeguarder, the Almighty, the
mal equivalent to what he killed, as judged by Compeller, the Supremely Great. Glory be to
two just men among you, a sacrifice to reach the Allah above all they associate with Him. (59:23)
Kaaba, or expiation by feeding the poor, or fast-
ing commensurate with that, so that he may taste SAFETY
the evil consequences of what he did. Allah has And when Ibrahim said, ‘My Lord, make this a
pardoned all that took place in the past; but if place of safety and provide its inhabitants with
anyone does it again Allah will take revenge on fruits–all of them who believe in Allah and the
him. Allah is Almighty, Exactor of Revenge. Last Day,’ He said, ‘I will let anyone who be-
(5:95) comes a disbeliever enjoy himself a little but
Allah has made the Kaaba, the Sacred House, a then I will drive him to the punishment of the
special institution for mankind, and also the sa- Fire. What an evil destination!’ (2:126)
cred months and the sacrificial animals and the Perform the pilgrimage and the pious visit for
ritual garlands. That is so you will know that Allah. If you are forcibly prevented, make what-
Allah knows what is in the heavens and in the ever sacrifice is feasible. But do not shave your
earth and that Allah has knowledge of all things. heads until the sacrificial animal has reached the
(5:97) place of sacrifice. If any of you are ill or have a
We have appointed the sacrificial animals for head injury, the expiation is fasting or charity or
you as one of the sacred rites of Allah. There is sacrifice when you are safe and well again. And
good in them for you, so invoke Allah’s name if you are secure, then he who takes advantage of
over them, as they stand in rows. And then when a pious visit before the pilgrimage should make
they collapse on their sides, eat of them and feed whatever sacrifice is feasible. For any one who
both those who ask and those who are too shy to cannot, there is three days’ fast on pilgrimage
ask. In this way We have subjected them to you and seven on your return–that is ten in all. That is
so that hopefully you will be thankful. (22:36) for anyone whose family does not live near the
When he was of an age to work with him, he Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram). Have fear of
(Ibrahim) said, ‘My son, I saw in a dream that I Allah and know that Allah is fierce in retribution.
must sacrifice you. What do you think about (2:196)
this?’ He said, ‘Do as you are ordered, father. If you are afraid, then perform prayer on foot or
Allah willing, you will find me resolute.’ (37:102) mounted. But when you are safe, remember
We ransomed him with a mighty sacrifice. Allah in the way He taught you when previously
(37:107) you did not know. (2:239)
So pray to your Lord and sacrifice. (108:2) In it are Clear Signs–the place where Ibrahim
stood (to pray). All who enter it are safe.
SADAQA (SEE CHARITY) Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah
by all mankind–those who can find a way to do
SAFA AND MARWA it. But if anyone disbelieves, Allah is Rich
Safa and Marwa are among the Landmarks of Beyond Need of any being. (3:97)
Allah, so anyone who goes on pilgrimage to the You will find others who desire to be safe from
House or does the pious visit incurs no wrong in you and safe from their own people. Each time
going back and forth between them. If anyone they are returned to dissension they are over-
spontaneously does good, Allah is All-Thankful, whelmed by it. If they do not keep away from
All-Knowing. (2:158) you or submit to you or refrain from fighting,
seize them and kill them wherever you find
SAFEGUARDER them. Over such people We have given you
He is Allah–there is no god but Him. He is the clear authority. (4:91)
King, the Most Pure, the Perfect Peace, the When you have finished prayer remember Allah
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