The First House Built for Mankind

19 June 2023 by Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil Ar-Rabbani

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Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm:

“وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا”,

“Wa li-Llahi ‘ala n-Nasi Ĥijju Al-Bayti Mani Astaţā`a ‘Ilayhi Sabīlā”, “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way.” (Qur’an 03:97). Ṣadaqa Llāhu l-‘Aẓīm. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla mentioned Hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj is Fard to people who are able to do it. It is the time for it now.

Certainly, Hajj has always been difficult. It is not an easy worship. It was difficult in old times as well. Sometimes it took a month to reach there in old times, as there were no cars and no planes. There were ships, but it wasn’t as easy as it is now on them. It took time. And there were people who blocked the way. There were dangerous animals and insects. It was difficult.

However, when you reached there, it was more comfortable. As it was quieter, Hajjis worshipped as much as they liked in comfort. It was safe there back then. They didn’t ask for visa from those who entered. As long as you reached it, it was fine. Nowadays, it is very easy to reach there, but it is problematic to go; it is not so easy. As the amount of people has increased, it is very easy until you reach there but very difficult when you are there. What we mean by reaching is that the journey is easy. But certainly, it is very difficult before that. Not everyone is allowed and not everyone can go.

So when mentioning the Fard of Hajj, Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla said, Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm:

“وَلِلَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا”,

“Wa li-Llahi ‘ala n-Nasi Ĥijju Al-Bayti Mani Astaţā’a ‘Ilayhi Sabīlā”, “And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House – for whoever is able to find thereto a way.” (Qur’an 03:97). There is Hajj, but it for those who are able to go, said Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla. Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla is the One who knows everything. He ﷻ is the Creator of everything. Accordingly, He ﷻ doesn’t hold people responsible for things they don’t have strength to bear. They are not accountable for them. They want to do them but they cannot.

Yet, we should make intention as: “We couldn’t go this year. Insha’Allah we’ll go next year. If we can’t go next year, insha’Allah we’ll go later”. If you always make such an intention, you will have performed the Fard of Hajj. Allah ﷻ will give you Thawab and reward according to your intention.

Those who are destined to go to Hajj by Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla are able to go. Those who are not destined may strive as much as they want, they cannot go. Sometimes people go without any effort. Sometimes people cannot go in spite of wanting it so much. As we said, it is the matter of kismet and destiny. May Allah ﷻ let those who haven’t been there to go insha’Allah. May they have love in their hearts.

That beautiful place is the first home Allah ‘Azza wa-Jalla made in this world. “إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ”, “Inna ‘Awwala Baytin Wuđi`a Lilnnāsi Lalladhī Bibakkata”, “Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah.” (Qur’an 03:96). The first house built for humanity and mankind is the house built in Makkah Mukarramah. Therefore, Hajj is Barakah from all sides. It has great Thawab and a lot of Barakah. May Allah ﷻ let those who haven’t been there to go insha’Allah. And may Allah ﷻ accept it from those who are going. May it be easy for them.

Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha.

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Mawlana Sheikh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbani

19 June 2023/ 01 Dhu l-Hijjah 1444

Akbaba Dergah, Istanbul

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