In the language of Maqam means a place to be a place or position, so don't misunderstand it, Maqam Ibrahim is not a place for the grave or grave of the Prophet Ibrahim, but a stone where to build the Baitullah Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, Mecca. So Maqam Ibrahim is a stone located near the Kaaba, the distance is about 10 or 11 meters.
Besides Hajar Aswad, Maqam Ibrahim has a very high historical and spiritual value in Islam. Maqam Ibrahim is believed to be a stone where the Prophet Ibrahim AS. Standing to build the Kaaba with his son, Prophet Ismail As. According to history, this stone shows the sole of the feet of the Prophet Ibrahim as. Which was left behind when he climbed onto him to reach the top of the Kaaba during the development process.
Allah SWT. said in Surah Al-Baqarah regarding the Maqam Ibrahim,
وَاِذْ جَعَلْنَا الْبَيْتَ مَث de وَعَهِدْنَآ اِلٰٓى اِبْرٰهٖمَ وَا above السُّجُوْدِ
"And (remember), when we make a house (Ka'bah) a gathering place and a safe place for humans. And make the Ibrahim Maqam a place of prayer. And we have ordered Ibrahim and Ismail," Clean my house for Tawaf people, people who are iktikaf, people who bow and prostrate people! " (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 125)
The origin of the history of Maqam Ibrahim
- Development of the Kaaba : Prophet Ibrahim US was ordered by Allah SWT. To build the Kaaba as a place of worship for humanity. In the process, the Prophet Ibrahim was assisted by his son, namely the Prophet Ismail using the Batu Maqam Ibrahim as a tool to reach a certain height. This stone later became a witness until now, for the obedience and efforts of the Prophet Ibrahim in carrying out God's commands.
- Initial placement : Initially, Maqam Ibrahim was close and even attached to the walls of the Kaaba. However, over time, since the time of Umar bin Khatab Batu was moved a little away from the Kaaba to facilitate the pilgrims in the implementation of the pilgrimage and tawaf. At present the foothold is protected in a glasses.
3 Important Things for Maqam Ibrahim
- History and Memories : Maqam Ibrahim reminded Muslims in the story of the Prophet Ibrahim and the Prophet Ismail and their sincerity and obedience to Allah SWT. Between fathers and exemplary children became a symbol of struggle and sacrifice in carrying out God's commands.
- Sunnah Salat : Maqam Ibrahim is one of the important places in the implementation of Hajj and Umrah. After tawaf around the Kaaba 7 times, pilgrims are encouraged to carry out the Sunnah Prayer of two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim. If it is crammed, it may be backward backwards.
- Blessing : In the Koran, Allah SWT. said: "And make some of the Ibrahim Salat Salat" (QS. Al-Baqarah: 125). This shows the importance of Maqam Ibrahim as a place that is blessed to perform prayers. Where mustajab is true of prayer.
4 Virtue of Maqam Ibrahim for Muslims
- Place of Mustajab to Pray : Maqam Ibrahim is known as one of the places of Mustajab to pray. Muslims who visit Maqam Ibrahim are encouraged to pray and ask Allah SWT. With full confidence that their prayers will be granted.
- Increasing faith and devotion : Visiting and reflecting on the story behind Ibrahim's Maqam can increase the faith and devotion of a Muslim. Seeing the soles of the feet of the Prophet Ibrahim as. Remind Muslims in the obedience and determination of his faith.
- Perform Sunnah Prayers : Perform Sunnah Prayers Two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim after Tawaf is one of the most recommended practices. This provides an opportunity for Muslims to draw closer to Allah SWT, specialism, ruku, and prostration to ask for the blessing of life.
- Strengthening the ties of treatise and history : Visiting Maqam Ibrahim strengthens the ties of Muslims with the history and unity of the teachings of the prophets. This reminds us of the foundation of the faith that has been built by the Prophet Ibrahim and the Prophet Ismail. There is a bond between Masjidilaqsa in Palestine and Masjidilharam in Mecca.
Conclusion
Conclusions about Maqam Ibrahim, basically returned to Surah Al-Baqarah verse 125,
وَاتَّخِذُوْا مِنْ مَّقَامِ اِبْرٰهٖمَ مُصient
"And make the Ibrahim maqam a place of prayer"
Maqam Ibrahim is an apostolic trace, witness struggle, holiness that has a very high historical and spiritual value for Muslims. By understanding the history and virtue of Maqam Ibrahim, Muslims can appreciate and take advantage of the blessings that are around him.
Through the prayers performed around the Ibrahim maqam, we pray, dhikr, ruku, prostration, as well as remember the footsteps of the Prophet Ibrahim SWT. Allah's lover. With this practice we strengthen faith, increase devotion, and draw closer to Allah SWT. Amen
Wallahua'lam
By: Heri Mahbub
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