whose name is “al-Balad al-Ḥarām” and al-Balad al-Amīn.” And from the time the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم appeared in this city, it became honoured and respected in the court of Allah Almighty, and it is through this that the following saying became famous:

شَرَفُ الْمَکَانِ بِالْمَکِیْنِ

The honour of a place is due to the one residing in it.

He further mentions:

For Allah Almighty to take an oath by something other than Himself or His attributes is to demonstrate the nobility and virtue of that thing and to distinguish it from other things that are found among the people, so they may know that the object in question possesses profound grandeur and nobility.^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! This is that city whose streets kissed the blessed feet of the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم; where the air sought the blessings of his blessed breath; where his fragrant perspiration spread its scent; where the fortunate trees and stones beheld him; where he صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم spent his blessed childhood and youth; where he صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم announced his prophethood; and where he صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم began the propagation of Islam.

Therefore, we should increase within our hearts the love for this sacred city and the KaꜤba situated in it. When we are invited and are given the privilege to visit this city, we should show utmost respect and avoid any form of disrespect whatsoever. Let us learn about some etiquette of the KaꜤba:

Etiquette of the KaꜤba

1. We should not stretch out our legs towards the KaꜤba

2. We should not spit in its direction

3. We should avoid rinsing the mouth while facing it

4. We should not turn our back towards it