𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗞𝗔𝗛 𝟯.𝟬

 

𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗞𝗔𝗛 𝟯.𝟬 🕋🛒🛍️🏗️🕋

The argument that the rise in pilgrims necessitates the installment of monumental Skyscrapers within the immediate vicinity of the Haram-e-Shariff itself, is difficult to rationalise and the reasons put forward are not necessarily the most compelling. The legitimate concerns of many people is that we are observing the proliferation of Luxurious Skyscrapers and Mega-Malls in the immediate shadow of the sacred House itself. Couldn't there be some form of empty quarters wherein no such constructions are permitted or even visible? Look at the White House. It's not surrounded by shopping malls and hotels. Take a look at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and how they have carved and consecrated protected spaces for their pilgrims to experience and enjoy the sacred monuments without the need to build towering skyscrapers or install mega-malls all around it..... Look at how they have built the infrastructure to ensure that the space is reserved and protected from the influence of commercialised centres etc. Why is this principle not applicable in the Haram-e-Shariff?? Anyone who has had the honour and privilege to visit the Kaabah in the past decade can tell you of the contrast between being in the black tower and then emerging back into the Haram itself. It's like going from New York to Makkah in the space of only a few minutes (and then back to New York for more luxury shopping), how can this not have an impact on the pilgrim, not to mention the fact that the less privileged are reminded of their poverty anytime they look at the waves of consumers filing in and out of the surrounding buildings, carrying their shopping bags and eating their McDonald's etc What our guest suggested is reasonable, Makkah should have a space reserved only for the Kaabah. Perhaps a radius of a mile or two wherein no luxury hotel, skyscraper or mega-malls are allowed. It's not like the surrounding valleys are bursting with construction or residences. There is more than sufficient spaces ..... What about the pilgrims who cannot walk a mile or two?? Trams can be built to transport pilgrims from this sacred space and back to their residential area a mile away. This is not unreasonable or impossible to do. The efforts made by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia in hosting the Hajj and Umrah are commendable however it doesn't mean that no criticism should be raised, especially when it involves the Holy Sanctuary itself. May Allah assist and bless those in charge and reward them for their hard work, but they can do without the luxury hotels and mega malls being built right outside the sacred Mosque. Look at the picture of St Peter's Basilica (and Square) in Vatican city and the White House for viable examples... Edit: and please create a WI-FI FREE zone inside the Haram. The vanity of taking Selfies while making Tawaf are out of hand.... Comments below as usual 👇🏼 What was your experience visiting the Kaabah or perhaps staying in the grand hotels surrounding it, are they a necessity given the large pilgrim numbers etc