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"Verily, the first house
(of worship) appointed for mankind was that in Bakka (Mecca), full
of blessing, and guidance for all people." [Qur'an
3:96]
"And now verily We shall make you turn
(in prayer) toward a Qibla which is dear to you. So turn your face
toward the Inviolable Place of Worship (the Kaaba of Makkah)."
[Al Baqarah 2:144]
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 The
town of Makkah is in Saudi Arabia. In the centre of this town
there is a small square building made of stones, Since time
immemorial this town and this stone built house has been known
to world travellers. This is Baitullah, the House of Allah.
Its sanctity and antiquity is older than history itself.
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 Even
today in Makkah the 5,400 years old ritual is being practised
with full enthusiasm. The holy Kaaba is covered with new kiswa
(cover) every year on the 10th Dhu Al Hijjah, which coincides
with Haj. It was a custom started by the Prophet Ismail (Pubh)
4000 years before the origin of Islam.
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 Throughout
Islamic history, it has been considered a great honour to
be able to perform a service to the Kaabh, in the Sacred
Mosque in Makkah. One of these services, performed by both
kings and commoners, is to be able to contribute towards
the covering of the Ka'aba with the Kiswa - its drape.
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 Kiswa
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