The Sight of Kabah

One never tires of gazingat the sight of the House of Allah, the
Kaa'ba. The site upon which the mercy and blessings of Allah are
constantly descending. There is truly nothing comparable to the
Houseof Allah on this Earth. People wish time would stand still so
they could keep gazing at the Kaa'ba; their thirst is never quenched,
rather it increases.
Once, while on a visit to Washington, people toldme that a woman had
accepted Islam and had some questions for me. They told me that many
non-practicing Muslim women had started practicing again due to her.
At prayer time she would dress in her best clothes as if readying
herself for someone special, and would become oblivious to everything
around her as soon she started praying.
After a brief question and answer session, I asked her what prompted
her to accept Islam. She sighed and started explaining; "I was a Jew
and my husband was a Christian who was posted in SaudiArabia for some
technical work. EverydayI used to see Muslim menand women dressed in
white on their way somewhere. I asked my husband where they were going
and he told me that they go to perform pilgrimage at the Muslim shrine
of Kaa'ba. I expressed a desire to go but he told me that non-Muslims
were not allowed. However, I was determined and so we both bought
white clothes and set out. Fortunately no one stopped us and we
reached Makkah, from where we found directions to the Kaa'ba. Upon
seeing the Kaa'ba our eyes froze and time seemed to stand still. When
we turned to look at each other after some time, we were both crying.
With our eyes wetold each other that this was the Truth and we should
accept Islam. No one ever told me about Islam, but there were so many
blessings descending on that House that they changedmy life forever."
The blessings of Tawhid descend in Makkah, and the blessings of
Prophethood descend inMadinah. One has seen nothing in life if he has
not seen these two holy sites. May Allah give all Muslims the
opportunity to visit to His House.