Book Name:Hazrat Ibrahim Ke Waqiyat
of the wells. As soon as they did, water gushed to the surface. This is how Biˈr SabaꜤ attained its name as the Well of Seven (goats).[1]
Sacred relics and the blessings they bring
سُـبْحٰـنَ الـلّٰــه Dear Islamic brothers! Look at the amazing status granted to Prophet Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم; dry wells filled with water due to his blessed goats.
Let’s think about this for a moment. Observe the immense power contained in relics belonging to the Prophets, saints, and those who are dear to Allah Almighty. By virtue of these sacred artefacts, difficulties are removed, worries are alleviated, hearts are soothed, illnesses are cured, and people are protected from divine punishment.
In fact, venerating these sacred relics leads to one gaining piety and strengthening their faith.
Command to take Maqām Ibrāhīm as a place of prayer
As for sacred artefacts linked to Prophet Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم, the noble Quran itself orders us to respect them.
Allah Almighty announces:
وَ اتَّخِذُوْا مِنْ مَّقَامِ اِبْرٰھٖمَ مُصَلًّی ؕ
and ˹O Muslims,˺ make the station of Ibrāhīm a place of prayer,[2]
What is Maqām Ibrāhīm, you may ask? This is a stone Prophet Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم stood upon when building the Ka’bah, so he could reach higher when building its walls. It was a miracle of his that the taller the walls grew during construction, the higher the rock rose to match. When he