The
Holy Qur'an tells us that the Prophet Ibrahim
was given the task of leading mankind.
And remember that Ibrahim was tried
by His Lord, with certain Commands which he fulfilled. He said: “ I will make
thee An Imam to the Nations.”
Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) was ordered to go Makkah. when he reached Makkah, he was commanded by ALLAH to abandon his second wife, Haajar, and his first born son Ishmael in this barren, rocky, uninhabited valley.
"O our lord! I have mad e some of my off spring to dwell, In a valley without cultivation, By the sacred house; In order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular prayer: So fill the hearts of some among men with love towards them, And feed them with fruits so that they may give thanks."
Soon Haajar's meager provisions of dates and water were exhausted and both mother and child became thirsty. seeing the suffering of her son, Haajar became desperate to find water. She ran to the hill of Safa but found nothing. She then ran to the hill of Marwah, But again she was disappointed. Seven times she ran between the two hills. Suddenly, close to where Ishmael lay, water sprang from the earth by the command of Allah. This source of water was to become known as the well of Zamzam.
The European Capital of Culture changes on an annual basis.
Each country in the EU takes its turn having the European Capital of Culture
(ECC) within its boundaries.
The nation is fixed on a rotational basis, but there is
great competition between the cities and regions of the nominated country for
the honor of being nominated as ECC. The decision is made three years ahead, to
allow time for preparation.
The reason every city wants to be nominated is because there
it will receive millions of euro of national and EU investment. The nominated
ECC region will also receive millions of euro from the 500,000 extra visitors
during its years European Capital of Culture.
Cities are invited to put forward their proposals and
reasons why they should be chosen. The national government makes the decision
as to which city deserves the title most, though the decision is partly based
on which city can benefit most from the financial investment. This paragraph is
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In 2005 Cork in Ireland was the European City of Culture.
Roads were improved; a sewage system installed and hundreds of thousands of
extra visitors flocked to Cork to spend their money. They were treated to
musical, theatrical and folk extravaganzas throughout the year.
In 2006 Parts in Greece has been chosen as the European City
of Culture. Parts are about 90 miles west of Athens. Flights, car hire and
accommodation are readily available, just search online, or ask your travel
agent.
In 2007 Sibiu-Hermannstadt in Romania has been chosen for
the European Capital of Culture. Hermannstadt is the German name for Sibiu. The
city is the largest centre of German culture in Romania. Located in the
Transylvanian forests of legend Sibiu is fast becoming the centre of Romania’s
developing tourism industry.
The European Capital of Culture in 2008 is Liverpool in
England. Liverpool is a historic city whose wealth is based on its port. The
port of Liverpool still exists, but is less important now. Liverpool is famous
as the home of the Beatles, but has some stunning architecture. The Roman
Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral is unusual outside, but absolutely mind blowing
inside. You will find it half a mile uphill, behind Lime Street Station, the
main railway station.
Liverpool has an excellent public transport system and
friendly taxi drivers. Liverpudlians are famous for their wit and quick
repartee. The airport is small, but the city is easily reached from its rival
Manchester airport, too
