History Of Kaaba: From Origin To Its Last Renovation In 1626
History Of Kaaba: From Origin To Its Last Renovation In 1626
The Kaaba is a sacred building situated at the centre of the most prominent mosque in Islam, Masjid al-Haram (Mecca, Saudi Arabia). Renowned for being the most religiously significant shrine amongst Muslims, this square-shaped building is elegantly draped in a cotton and silk veil. Also, referred to as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, the Kaaba is the final destination for those on the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. And, the history of Kaaba can be traced back to pre-Islamic Mecca. History of Kaaba’s Black Stone According to the Qur’an, the Kaaba was built by Ibrahim and his son Ismail on Allah’s instructions and it served as the first house of worship for mankind. It is believed that during the construction of the Kaaba, the angel Jibreel brought Ibrahim the Black Stone of Kaaba, which he placed in the Kaaba’s eastern corner. The Black Stone of Kaaba is believed to be one of the original structure’s only remnants built by Ibrahim since the remaining structure was demolished and rebuilt m…
