What is the authenticity of the existence of the two footprints in Maqam Ibrahim? Is it true that they are the footprints of Ibrahim?
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The questioner : The questioner asks: What is the authenticity of attributing the existence of the two footprints in Maqam Ibrahim to Ibrahim? Is it true that they are the footprints of Ibrahim?
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that Maqam Ibrahim is established, and that this glass structure built upon it is Maqam Ibrahim. However, the indentation within it does not appear to be the trace of the two feet, because it is historically known that the trace of the feet has disappeared, having vanished since long ago. These indentations were carved or made merely as a marker. It is not possible for us to assert that this trace or this indentation is the location of the feet of Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him). By the way, I would like to point out an issue: some of the 'Umrah pilgrims and Hajj pilgrims stand at Maqam Ibrahim and make a supplication that is not reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes they make this supplication in a loud voice, which disturbs...
The Shaykh : There is no doubt that Maqam Ibrahim is established, and that this glass structure built upon it is Maqam Ibrahim. However, the indentation within it does not appear to be the trace of the two feet, because it is historically known that the trace of the feet has disappeared, having vanished since long ago. These indentations were carved or made merely as a marker. It is not possible for us to assert that this trace or this indentation is the location of the feet of Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him). By the way, I would like to point out an issue: some of the 'Umrah pilgrims and Hajj pilgrims stand at Maqam Ibrahim and make a supplication that is not reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Sometimes they make this supplication in a loud voice, which disturbs...