A Story About Tawhid
Dear Children,
One never tires of gazing at the sight of the House of Allah, the
Kabah. The site upon which the mercy and blessings of Allah I
are constantly descending. There is truly nothing comparable to the
House of Allah on this Earth. People wish time would stand still so
they could keep gazing at the Kabah; their thirst is never quenched,
rather it increases.
Once, while on a visit to Washington, people told me that a woman
had accepted Islam and had some questions for me. They told me
that many non-practicing Muslim women had started practicing again
due to her. At prayer time she would dress in her best clothes as if
readying herself for someone special, and would become oblivious to
everything around her as soon she started praying.
After a brief question and answer session, I asked her what prompted
her to accept Islam. She sighed and started explaining; "I was a
Jew and my husband was a Christian who was posted in Saudi
Arabia for some technical work. Everyday, I used to see Muslim
men and women dressed in white on their way somewhere. I asked
my husband where they were going and he told me that they go
to perform pilgrimage at the Muslim shrine of Kabah. I expressed
a desire to go but he told me that non-Muslims were not allowed.
However, I was determined and so we both bought white clothes and
set out. Fortunately no one stopped us and we reached Makkah, from
where we found directions to the Kabah. Upon seeing the Kabah our
eyes froze and time seemed to stand still. When we turned to look at
each other after some time, we were both crying. With our eyes we
told each other that this was the Truth and we should accept Islam.
No one ever told me about Islam, but there were so many blessings
descending on that House that they changed my life forever."
The blessings of Tawhid descend upon Makkah, and the blessings of
Prophethood descend upon Madinah. One has seen nothing in life if
he has not seen these two holy sites. May Allah I give all Muslims
the opportunity to visit to His House.
Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad دامت بركاهتم
105 NISBAH