1. We made a House [Ka’ba], a resort and a sanctuary for mankind, saying: “Make the place where Abraham stood a house of worship.” We enjoined Abraham and Ishmael to cleanse our House for those who walk round it, who meditate in it, and who kneel and prostrate themselves… Abraham and Ishmael built the House and dedicated it, saying “Accept this from us, Lord. You are the One that hears all and knows all…” Make the pilgrimage and visit the sacred House for His sake. Exhort all [people] to make the pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot an don the backs of swift camels from every distant quarter; they will come to avail themselves of many a benefit, and to pronounce on the appointment days the name of God over the cattle which He has given them for food. Eat of their flesh, and feed the poor and the unfortunate. Then let the pilgrims spruce themselves, make their vows, and circle the Ancient House. Such is God’s commandment. *