'Surely Allah has chosen four cities from amongst all others, just as He, the Noble and Grand has said (in the Noble Qur'an): 'I swear by 'the fig' and 'the olive' and the 'Mountain of Sinai' and by this protected city.' 'The fig' is the city of Madinah; 'The olive' is the city of Baitul Maqdas (in Jerusalem); 'The Mountain of Sinai' is Kufah; and the protected city is Makkah.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Four cities are specially chosen by Allah: Madinah, Jerusalem, Kufah, and Makkah.
- In plain terms
- Allah designates four holy cities.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the spiritual significance of these cities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are these cities chosen?
- How does this affect believers?
Another view
Interpretations of 'protected city' can differ.
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