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The word "iqamah" (residency) is derived from the root "q-w-m," meaning to remain, settle, or take up residence<ref>''Al-Ain'', vol. 5, p. 232; ''Al-Sihah'', vol. 5, pp. 2016-2017, "qawm."</ref> | The word "iqamah" (residency) is derived from the root "q-w-m," meaning to remain, settle, or take up residence<ref>''Al-Ain'', vol. 5, p. 232; ''Al-Sihah'', vol. 5, pp. 2016-2017, "qawm."</ref> | ||
==History of | ==History of Residence in Mecca== | ||
Based on historical and hadith sources, the history of residency in [[Mecca]] dates back to ancient times. It is reported that [[Adam (Prophet)|Prophet Adam (a)]], after his descent to earth, built the [[Ka'ba]] by God's command and performed the [[Hajj rituals]] in Mecca and the land of [[Mina]].<ref>''Akhbar Mecca'', Azraqi, vol. 1, pp. 36-37; ''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', vol. 2, p. 229; ''Tarikh Mecca al-Musharrafah'', pp. 26-27.</ref> Also, [[Prophet Abraham (A.S.)]], by God's command, settled his wife [[Hagar]] and his son [[Ishmael (prophet)|Ishmael]] in Mecca near the Kaaba to facilitate the rebuilding of the Kaaba and the prosperity of Mecca.<ref>Surah Ibrahim, verse 37.</ref> Many scholars resided in Mecca for years and became known | Based on historical and hadith sources, the history of residency in [[Mecca]] dates back to ancient times. It is reported that [[Adam (Prophet)|Prophet Adam (a)]], after his descent to earth, built the [[Ka'ba]] by God's command and performed the [[Hajj rituals]] in Mecca and the land of [[Mina]].<ref>''Akhbar Mecca'', Azraqi, vol. 1, pp. 36-37; ''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', vol. 2, p. 229; ''Tarikh Mecca al-Musharrafah'', pp. 26-27.</ref> Also, [[Prophet Abraham (A.S.)]], by God's command, settled his wife [[Hagar]] and his son [[Ishmael (prophet)|Ishmael]] in Mecca near the Kaaba to facilitate the rebuilding of the Kaaba and the prosperity of Mecca.<ref>Surah Ibrahim, verse 37.</ref> Many scholars resided in Mecca for years and became known by the honorific "Jar Allah" ("neighbor of God"). | ||
==View of Shi'a Jurists== | ==View of Shi'a Jurists== | ||