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shall be sternly punished.
WhenWe prepared for Ibarahim the site of the Sacred Mosque, (We
said): 'Worship none besides Me. KeepMy House clean for those who
walk around it and those who stand upright or kneel and prostrate
themselves.'
Proclaim the pilgrimage to men. They will come to you on foot and
on the backs of swift camels from every distant quarter; (they will
come) to avail themselves of many a benefit and to pronounce on the
appointed days the name of Allah over the cattle which He has given
them. Eat of their flesh yourselves, and feed the poor and the
unfortunate.
Then let the pilgrims accomplish their acts of cleansing, make their
vows, and go round the Ancient House. Such (is Allah's
commandment). He that reveres the sacred rites of Allah shall fare
better in the sight of his Lord.
The flesh of cattle is lawful to you, except that which you are told (to
avoid). Guard yourselves against the filth of idols and avoid all
falsehood. (Be) true (in faith) toAllah, associating none with Him. He
who associates others with Allah is like him who falls from heaven
and is snatched away by the birds or carried by the wind to some far-
off region. Such (is his state).
He that reveres Allah's rites, surely it is from the piety of the hearts.
In them you have benefits until an appointed time. Then their place of
sacrifice is at theAncient House.
For every nation We have ordained a ritual, that they may
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