The Holy Qur’ān alludes to the construction of this house in the following words:
“Surely, the first house founded for mankind, for the benefit of mankind and God’s worship, is that in the Valley of Becca, abounding in blessings and a guidance for all peoples yet to come.1 And remember the time when Abraham and Ishmael raised the foundations of the House, praying, ‘Our Lord, accept this from us; for Thou art All-Hearing, All-Knowing.’ ‘Our Lord, make us submissive to Thee and make of our offspring a people submissive to Thee. And show us the ways of Ḥajj and worship, and turn to us with mercy; for Thou art Oft-Returning with compassion and art Merciful. ‘And, our Lord, raise up among them a Messenger from among themselves, who may recite to them Thy Signs and teach them the Book and Wisdom and may purify them; surely, Thou art the Mighty, the Wise.’2
The Divine mission of the Holy Prophetsa was a result of this compassionate prayer. Hence, the Holy Prophetsa would say, “I am but a fruit of the prayer of Abraham.”3
1 Āl-e-‘Imrān (3:97)
2 Al-Baqarah (2:129)
3 Al-Jāmi‘uṣ-Ṣaghīr, Ana Da‘watu Ibrāhīm, Ḥadīth No. 2703, Volume 1, p. 161, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, (2004)