Hajj: A Commitment to Ultimate Sacrifice

HAJJ: A Historic Act to you and said you should change the threshold of your door.” Isma’il understood and said, “That was my father, and he has instructed me to separate from you. Return to your family.” He then divorced her and married another woman. Sometime later, Ibrahim visited again but did not find Isma’il at home. This time, he was welcomed by Isma’il’s new wife. When he asked about Isma’il’s, she replied, “He has gone out to seek provision for us.” Ibrahim then inquired about their living conditions, and she responded, “We are living in ease and abundance,” praising God for His blessings. Ibrahim asked, “What is your food?” She replied, “Meat.” He asked, “What is your drink?” She replied, “Water.” Ibrahim then supplicated, “O Allah, bless their meat and water.” The Prophet added, “At that time, they did not have grains. Had they had grains, Ibrahim would have prayed for blessings in them as well.” The Prophet further remarked, “Meat and water are not sufficient for anyone outside of Makkah, except for the people of Makkah.” According to another narration, Prophet Ibrahim said to her, “When your husband returns, convey my greetings of peace to him and tell him to secure the threshold of his door.” When Prophet Isma’il returned, he asked his wife, “Did anyone visit you?” She replied, “Yes, an elderly man with a dignified and pleasant appearance came to us.” She praised him further and added, “He asked about you, and I informed him. He also inquired about our