Explanation of Allah’s Statement: {Whether resident therein or visitor}

Hazrat Saeed bin Al-Musayyib, in the commentary of the Holy Qur'an verse { سَوَآئَ نِ الْعَاکِفُ فِیْہِ وَ الْبَادِ }, says that Allah Almighty has created everyone equal in this.

Hazrat Mujahid says that the people of Makkah Mukarramah and others are equal in rank.

Hazrat Ibn Sabit, in the commentary of Allah Almighty’s command { سَوَآئَ نِالْعَاکِفُ فِیْہِ وَ الْبَادِ }, says that “al-badi” refers to the person who comes for Hajj, and they are equal in status to the residents; they may stay wherever they wish, and no person will leave his house.

Hazrat Ata says that all people are equal in the House of Allah.

Hasan says that those inside Makkah Mukarramah and those outside are equal regarding the Ka'bah.