The
literal meanings of Bayt-ul ‘Atiq means the Ancient House.
Bayt-ul ‘Atiq
(The Ancient House) is one of the many names of the Ka`bah.
The
Ka’bah it is the oldest place of worship on earth.
Verily,
the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah),
full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (the mankind and
jinns). Surah
(Chapter)
Al-‘Imran
(The family of ‘Imran) The Qur-an 3:96
Then
let them complete the prescribed duties (Manasik of Hajj)
for them, and perform their vows, and circumambulate the Ancient House
(the Ka'bah at Makkah). Surah
(Chapter) al-Hajj
(Chapter) The Qur-an 22:29
In
them (cattle offered for sacrifice) are benefits for you for an appointed term,
and afterwards they are brought for sacrifice into the Ancient House. Surah
(Chapter) al-Hajj
(Chapter) The Qur-an 22:33
