Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
Photograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each... Show morePhotograph showing pilgrims performing the "Circling" (Tawaf), consisting in circling the Kaaba on foot seven times, reciting a prayer during each circuit. It signifies the unity of God and man. Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0001 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595763 BIB-ID: 2719478 Show less
Kaʻbah (Mecca, Saudi Arabia), Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Saudi Arabia--Mecca--Photographs, Prayer--Islam, Salat
The importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, ... Show moreThe importance of the Maqām is stated in the Quran, Sura II, verse 125: "And when We made the House (at Makka) a resort for mankind and sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship)." Title and date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0024-0002 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25595775 BIB-ID: 2719479 Show less