Tradition goes that the Kaaba was ordained by Allah to be built in the shape of the House in Heaven called Baitul Ma%u2019amoor. Allah in his infinite Mercy ordained a similar place on earth and Prophet Adam was the first to build this place. The Bible, in the Chapter of Genesis describes its building when God ordained Abraham to erect a Shrine for worship when Abraham was ordered to go to the Southern desert with his wife Hagera and infant son Ismael. The Old Testament describes this building as the Shrine of God at several places, but the one built at Ma%u2019amoor is very much similar to the one at Makka. There is no doubt that it was referring to the stone built house at Makka.
Qora%u2019an brought this story into the full light of history. In Sura 3 Verse 90 Qora%u2019an says %u201CAllah has spoken the Truth, therefore follow the creed of Ibrahim, a man of pure faith and no idolater%u201D. The first house established for the people was at Makka, a Holy place and a guidance to all beings. Qora%u2019an firmly establishes the fact that Ibrahim was the real founder of the Holy Shrine.
