And they are guided (in this world) unto goodly speech (i.e. Lâ
ilâha ill-allâh, Alhamdu lillâh, recitation of the Qur'ân, etc.) and they are guided
to the Path of Him (i.e. Allâh's religion of Islâmic Monotheism), Who is Worthy of all praises. (24) Verily! those who disbelieved and hinder (men) from the Path of
Allâh, and from Al-Masjid-al-Harâm (at Makkah) which We have made (open) to
(all) men, the dweller in it and the visitor from the country are equal there
[as regards its sanctity and pilgrimage (Hajj and 'Umrah)]. And whoever
inclines to evil actions therein or to do wrong (i.e. practise polytheism and
leave Islâmic Monotheism), him We shall cause to taste
from a painful torment. (25) And (remember) when We showed Ibrâhim
(Abraham) the site of the (Sacred) House (the Ka'bah at Makkah) (saying):
"Associate not anything (in worship) with Me, [Lâ ilâha ill-allâh (none
has the right to be worshipped but Allâh) Islâmic Monotheism], and sanctify My
House for those who circumambulate it, and those who stand up (for prayer), and
those who bow (submit themselves with humility and obedience to Allâh), and
make prostration (in prayer);" (26) And proclaim to mankind the Hajj
(pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will
come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj).[] (27) That they may witness
things that are of benefit to them (i.e. reward of Hajj in the Hereafter, and
also some worldly gain from trade), and mention the Name of Allâh on appointed
days (i.e. 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th day of Dhul-Hijjâh), over the beast of cattle that He
has provided for them (for sacrifice) (at the time of their slaughtering by
saying: Bismillah, Wallâhu-Akbar, Allâhumma Minka wa Ilaik). Then eat thereof
and feed therewith the poor who have a very hard time. (28) Then let them
complete their prescribed duties (Manâsik of Hajj), and perform their vows, and
circumambulate the Ancient House (the Ka'bah at Makkah)[]
(29) That (Manâsik
prescribed duties of Hajj is the obligation that mankind owes to Allâh), and
whoever honours the sacred things of Allâh, then that is better for him with
his Lord. The cattle are lawful to you, except those (that will be) mentioned
to you (as exceptions). So shun the abomination (worshipping) of idol, and shun
lying speech (false statements)[]— (30)