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'''Balad al-Amin''' (The Secure City) is one of the Quranic names for [[Mecca]], which God swears by in [[Surah al-Tin]]. According to some Quranic verses, [[Abraham (a)|Prophet Ibrahim (a)]] prayed to God to make [[Mecca]] a secure city. Some narrations attribute the security of Mecca to his supplication, while others consider it to have been secure since the beginning of creation.

Scholars differ in interpreting the meaning of the security of the Haram. Some consider it to be a creational security, meaning protection from natural disasters and safety from killing and hostility. Others view the security of the Haram as legislative, referring to the sanctity and inviolability of Mecca through specific rulings, such as the prohibition of harming pilgrims, animals, cutting trees, and other acts, which ensure the safety of plants, animals, and humans. Some Shia narrations also interpret "Balad al-~~Amīn~~" as referring to the [[Prophet (s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance.

Scholars differ in interpreting the meaning of the security of the Haram. Some consider it to be a creational security, meaning protection from natural disasters and safety from killing and hostility. Others view the security of the Haram as legislative, referring to the sanctity and inviolability of Mecca through specific rulings, such as the prohibition of harming pilgrims, animals, cutting trees, and other acts, which ensure the safety of plants, animals, and humans. Some Shia narrations also interpret "Balad al-Amin" as referring to the [[Prophet(s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance.

==Etymology==

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==The Meaning of Security==

Scholars differ regarding the meaning and implications of the security mentioned in the Quranic concept of the "Secure City." Some consider it to be **creational**, while others view it as **legislative**:

Scholars differ regarding the meaning and implications of the security mentioned in the Quranic concept of the "Secure City." Some consider it to be creational, while others view it as legislative:

===Creational Security===

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===Interpretation of Balad al-Amin as the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt===

In some Shia narrations, "Balad al-Amin" is interpreted as referring to the [[Prophet (s)]]<ref>Al-Burhān, vol. 5, p. 693; Kanz al-Daqāʾiq, vol. 14, p. 341; Bayān al-Saʿāda, vol. 4, p. 264.</ref> and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]],<ref>Tafsīr al-Qummī, vol. 2, p. 430; Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 24, pp. 105–108.</ref> as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance in this world and punishment in the Hereafter.<ref>Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 24, p. 107.</ref> Some narrations also state that entering Mecca with recognition of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) ensures safety in this world and the Hereafter.<ref>Al-Kāfī, vol. 4, p. 545.</ref>

==Notes==

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 '''Balad al-Amin''' (The Secure City) is one of the Quranic names for [[Mecca]], which God swears by in [[Surah al-Tin]]. According to some Quranic verses, [[Abraham (a)|Prophet Ibrahim (a)]] prayed to God to make [[Mecca]] a secure city. Some narrations attribute the security of Mecca to his supplication, while others consider it to have been secure since the beginning of creation.
-Scholars differ in interpreting the meaning of the security of the Haram. Some consider it to be a creational security, meaning protection from natural disasters and safety from killing and hostility. Others view the security of the Haram as legislative, referring to the sanctity and inviolability of Mecca through specific rulings, such as the prohibition of harming pilgrims, animals, cutting trees, and other acts, which ensure the safety of plants, animals, and humans. Some Shia narrations also interpret "Balad al-Amīn" as referring to the [[Prophet (s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance.
+Scholars differ in interpreting the meaning of the security of the Haram. Some consider it to be a creational security, meaning protection from natural disasters and safety from killing and hostility. Others view the security of the Haram as legislative, referring to the sanctity and inviolability of Mecca through specific rulings, such as the prohibition of harming pilgrims, animals, cutting trees, and other acts, which ensure the safety of plants, animals, and humans. Some Shia narrations also interpret "Balad al-Amin" as referring to the [[Prophet(s)]] and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]], as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance.
 ==Etymology==
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 ==The Meaning of Security==
-Scholars differ regarding the meaning and implications of the security mentioned in the Quranic concept of the "Secure City." Some consider it to be **creational**, while others view it as **legislative**:
+Scholars differ regarding the meaning and implications of the security mentioned in the Quranic concept of the "Secure City." Some consider it to be creational, while others view it as legislative:
 ===Creational Security===
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 ===Interpretation of Balad al-Amin as the Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt===
 In some Shia narrations, "Balad al-Amin" is interpreted as referring to the [[Prophet (s)]]<ref>Al-Burhān, vol. 5, p. 693; Kanz al-Daqāʾiq, vol. 14, p. 341; Bayān al-Saʿāda, vol. 4, p. 264.</ref> and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]],<ref>Tafsīr al-Qummī, vol. 2, p. 430; Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 24, pp. 105–108.</ref> as faith in them ensures safety from misguidance in this world and punishment in the Hereafter.<ref>Biḥār al-Anwār, vol. 24, p. 107.</ref> Some narrations also state that entering Mecca with recognition of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) ensures safety in this world and the Hereafter.<ref>Al-Kāfī, vol. 4, p. 545.</ref>
 ==Notes==
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