1 00:00:08,558 --> 00:00:13,033 The mother of all cities. The safe haven. Makkah. 2 00:00:13,545 --> 00:00:19,453 In it, the first House (of worship) was established, the first mosque on this Earth. 3 00:00:19,960 --> 00:00:22,200 It is the place in which the holy revelation originated 4 00:00:22,600 --> 00:00:25,520 The direction of prayer for Muslims 5 00:00:26,093 --> 00:00:29,092 The object of their heart’s desire. 6 00:00:29,607 --> 00:00:32,909 From its houses began the call to monotheism in secrecy 7 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:39,480 And from atop one of its mountains, our honorable Messenger declared clearly the eternal message of monotheism 8 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:42,640 When Allah -may He be exalted and glorified- commanded him. 9 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:46,984 A city made sanctified by Allah the day He created the heavens and the earth 10 00:00:47,600 --> 00:00:51,647 It has been made sacred by God’s sanctity until the Day of Resurrection. 11 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:55,858 No plant in it can be uprooted nor a hunted animal chased away, 12 00:00:56,118 --> 00:01:00,766 For whoever intends to transgress within it [Makkah], Allah will make them experience a painful punishment. 13 00:01:01,865 --> 00:01:08,269 There are five stations from which to enter its sanctum; whoever comes from them intending Hajj or Umrah 14 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:15,673 They will begin their journey from one of them: Dhul Hulayfah for those arriving from Al Madinah Al Munawwarah; 15 00:01:15,876 --> 00:01:21,885 Al Juhfah for those from Al Sham (Levant) and Qarn al-Manāzil for those arriving from Najd 16 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:27,464 Dhāt 'Irq for those from Iraq; Yalamlam for those coming from Yemen. 17 00:01:27,464 --> 00:01:33,376 Thousands of years ago, Abraham -peace be upon him- raised the foundations of its venerable Ka’bah 18 00:01:34,115 --> 00:01:41,120 and throughout its long history, it was rebuilt a number of times until it attained its current form. 19 00:01:41,482 --> 00:01:45,065 Its construction has a history filled with nobility 20 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:51,990 and taking care of it has been the aspiration of the leaders and rulers from the Islamic ummah throughout time 21 00:01:52,520 --> 00:01:59,663 Its covering, its door, its mīzāb (drain), its keys and its stairs. 22 00:01:59,840 --> 00:02:04,204 All of it is valuable and precious It captivates the hearts. 23 00:02:04,658 --> 00:02:12,089 One of its corners contains the Black Stone; a stone from Paradise on this earth. 24 00:02:12,320 --> 00:02:14,763 Its courtyard contains the Zamzam Well 25 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:21,112 a drink from Allah for His noble servant Ishmael, the son of Abraham, and for people after him. 26 00:02:21,760 --> 00:02:25,603 Its water is a cure for ailments, and acts like nourishing food. 27 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:31,160 People from all around the world head to Makkah to fulfill the rites of pilgrimage 28 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:37,663 The 5th pillar of Islam, responding to the call of their father Abraham—upon him be peace. 29 00:02:37,996 --> 00:02:43,648 From that day onwards, Makkah became the desire of the hearts and the aspiration of the people. 30 00:02:43,836 --> 00:02:50,760 People, men and women alike, come to it from every direction to witness its benefits for them 31 00:02:50,840 --> 00:02:54,095 and to mention the name of God upon what they have been granted by Him. 32 00:02:55,079 --> 00:03:00,000 The pilgrim departs from the designated miqat having entered the sacred state of Ihram, stripping away from worldly attire 33 00:03:00,267 --> 00:03:04,785 positions and status, beauty, and embellishment of this world 34 00:03:05,060 --> 00:03:08,449 He wears the lightest and unimportant of clothing 35 00:03:08,880 --> 00:03:14,888 as he stands in a magnificent display of Muslim unity despite their different colours and races. 36 00:03:15,525 --> 00:03:24,274 In Makkah, a Muslim remembers his noble lineage, the lineage of pure belief that was carried by the purest of all humans 37 00:03:24,933 --> 00:03:29,808 He remembers how the Muslims witnessed the early moments of Muhammad's message 38 00:03:30,458 --> 00:03:33,500 how the noble companions suffered from the harm of the pagans 39 00:03:33,659 --> 00:03:38,235 and how they were patient, perseverent, stood on guard, migrated, and struggled 40 00:03:38,235 --> 00:03:42,240 until Allah perfected His light for mankind and jinn. 41 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:44,628 He remembers the cave of Hira 42 00:03:44,628 --> 00:03:53,073 in which the entrustee of the sky, angel Gabriel, descended to meet the entrustee of the Earth Muhammad ﷺ with clear light 43 00:03:53,073 --> 00:03:58,473 The Noble Quran, the final message of God to the people of the Earth. 44 00:03:58,647 --> 00:04:02,693 Here in Makkah, the verses of Allah were revealed. 45 00:04:03,338 --> 00:04:07,152 Here the Messenger of God, the best Prophet, was raised. 46 00:04:07,520 --> 00:04:10,680 Here the companions lived having created for us… 47 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:15,073 a unique glory that hasn't aged with time. 48 00:04:15,360 --> 00:04:19,102 O best of lands, see how much my longing for you is… 49 00:04:19,360 --> 00:04:24,115 and see how much passion for you I bear with continual cause. 50 00:04:24,160 --> 00:04:28,827 All my yearning has settled within me, except for you. 51 00:04:28,960 --> 00:04:33,770 Upon your mention, my yearning encircles me. 52 00:04:34,175 --> 00:04:40,640 Longing for you, O Makkah!