Reality of Maqām Ibrāhīm and the Footprints of Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS)
Source: Fatāwā Arkān al-Islām
Question
Is Maqām Ibrāhīm the actual place containing the footprints of Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS) or not?
Answer
Alḥamdulillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, Ammā Baʿd!
The Reality of Maqām Ibrāhīm
✿ The status of Maqām Ibrāhīm is established, and the location where the glass enclosure is placed today is indeed called Maqām Ibrāhīm.
✿ However, in the present time, the footprints of Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS) are no longer visible on it.
Historical Truth About the Footprints
✿ Historically, it is well known that the footprints of Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS) disappeared a long time ago.
✿ The current site remains only as a marker and a symbolic location.
✿ Therefore, it cannot be stated with certainty that this is the exact original spot of Prophet Ibrāhīm’s (AS) feet.
An Important Clarification
✿ Some pilgrims during ʿUmrah or Hajj stand at Maqām Ibrāhīm and recite certain supplications that are not proven from the Prophet ﷺ.
✿ At times, these supplications are read aloud, disturbing those offering the two rakʿahs of prayer after Tawaf behind Maqām Ibrāhīm.
The Sunnah Practice
✿ There is no specific duʿāʾ prescribed for Maqām Ibrāhīm.
✿ The Sunnah is simply to perform two light rakʿahs at this place after Tawaf.
✿ After completing the prayer with salām, one should move away quickly to allow other pilgrims space to pray.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
(This is my opinion, and Allah knows best what is correct.)
