Translation:
And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace 127, and feed its people with fruits 128,-such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day." He said: "(Even), and such as reject Faith,- for a while will I grant them their pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of Fire,- an evil destination (indeed)!"
And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace 127, and feed its people with fruits 128,-such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day." He said: "(Even), and such as reject Faith,- for a while will I grant them their pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of Fire,- an evil destination (indeed)!"
127 The root salama in the word Islam implies (among other ideas) the idea of Peace and therefore when Makkah is the city of Islam , it is also the City of Peace . The same root occurs in the latter part of the name Jerusalem , the Jewish City of Peace. When the day of Jerusalem passed (see verse 134 or 141 below). Makkah became the "New Jerusalem" — or rather the old and original "City of Peace " restored and made universal.
128 The territory of Makkah is barren and rocky, compared with, say, Ta'if, a city to the east of Makkah. A prayer for the prosperity of Makkah therefore includes a prayer for the good things of material life. (R).