Aal-i-Imraan 3:96
The Family of Imraan · ayah 96 of 200
إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍۢ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِى بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكًۭا وَهُدًۭى لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ
Inna awwala baytin wudiAAa linnasilallathee bibakkata mubarakan wahudan lilAAalameen
"Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Bakkah [i.e., Makkah] - blessed and a guidance for the worlds."
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Other English translations
Abdel Haleem (Oxford)+
"The first House [of worship] to be established for people was the one at Mecca. It is a blessed place; a source of guidance for all people;"
Pickthall (classic)+
"Lo! the first Sanctuary appointed for mankind was that at Becca, a blessed place, a guidance to the peoples;"
Yusuf Ali (classic)+
"The first House (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka: Full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of beings:"