Kaaba

The Kaaba is a cuboidal-style building, residing next to the al-Masjid al-Haram mosque.  It's regarded as the most holy place in Islamic religion -- during prayer worldwide, Muslims face towards the Kaaba (the direction is referred to as the qibla.

The cube structure is composed of granite and stands on a marble base.  It's covered by a large black cloth (the kiswah), also consisting of gold embroidering.  The Kaaba has an interior of marble floors and walls.  The walls are inset with Qur'anic inscriptions and verses.

The eastern corner of the Kaaba contains the Black Stone.  Many believe the stone to be a meteorite dating back to the time of Adam and Eve.  Islamic religion teaches that the stone was originally white, but turned black when it arrived on earth due to sin.  Further, the prophet Muhammad supposedly kissed the Black Stone.

According to the Qur'an, Abraham and Ishmael built the Kaaba in a location that "reflects" a house in Heaven that Adam built.

During the reign of the Meccan pagans, the Kaaba was surrounded with 360 idols (one for each day of the year).  After Muhammad conquered Mecca, he destroyed all of the idols while reciting "Truth has arrived and falsehood has perished for falsehood is by its nature bound to perish."

For more info, see the Kaaba Wikipedia entry.

Subhannallah, the truth! =D Jazakallah khair

MASHALLAH ISLAM IS A PERFECT AND TRUE RELIGION AND MOST IMPORTANT EVERYTHING IS LOGICALLY DEFINED, WHICH MAKE SENSE TO MIND.

Its good to c Macca's Map

the 360 idols are hindu gods.nabi muhammad destroy the idols.nabi muhammad try to cheats us

Instead of many temples, just one temple and one stone as a locus.  A unifying trick, but the worst weak point of a cult.

"he destroyed all of the idols" - that is absolutly  wrong, Mohammed nabi (s.w.a) never destroyed any Idols. he just replaced it out from ka'ba. Islam is against Idol worship but Islam is  prohibited to insult or hurting other relegions sentiments.[ dear brother atleast try to understand " what is Islam?".]

why is it all bright and white?

you can't really see the Kaaba itself.

Response to FAREED- you brought it up, so here's what I think about Islam:

Mohammed was the son of a dog.  If Mohommed were a true prophet, the fruit of his teaching would not be murder.

Just want to know why its so white. I mean why I can't view any clear image?

ST - Islam means Submission, A Muslim is onw who submits to the will of the deity Allah, There are some peaceful and loving aspects to the Islamic faith, there are conversley some evil aspects. Allah has delivered a number of punishments in his book, He also said follow the prophet which leaves extremists open to interpreting the hadith as they see fit and hence killing in the name of Allah believing they are righteous, you must take the rough with the smooth.

MASSAALLAH very nice pictures of KABA i just want to see the view of KHANA KABA of next few years after all the construction.

what does the kaaba contain ?

I Love Khana Kaba

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KHANA KABA is really very beautiful,,,,

it was built more than 4000 years ago,its height is 54 feet and 9 inches,

every year people came here not just from 1 country but from all over the world.[for HAJ]

ISLAM IS THE BEST RELIGION IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE

The Kaaba is a cuboidal-style building, residing next to the al-Masjid al-Haram mosque.  It's regarded as the most hThe Kaaba is a cuboidal-style building, residing next to the al-Masjid al-Haram mosque.  It's regarded as the most holy place in Islamic religion -- during prayer worldwide, Muslims face towards the Kaaba (the direction is referred to as theoly place in Islamic religion -- during prayer worldwide, Muslims face towards the Kaaba (the direction is referred to as the qiblla.

Mohhamed destroyed the idol coz he was evil but yet he kisses the black shivling idol?? and all muslims pray 2 this idol, ironic aint it!!!!

Mohhamed family where priest at the temple in which he destroyed but only kept the shivling as it had great importance 2 his family, he then left mecca n formed an amry 2 only come back n convert people by force n destroy the 360 idols!!!

Rest of my life days may be in khana-e-kaaba.. Ameen

Peace,

The Muslims pray in the "direction" of the Holy Kaaba ... they don't pray to IT.

Islam does indeed prohibit worshiping of anything or anyone other than Allah Almighty.  Islam is the same monotheistic message brought by previous Prophets (such as Noah, David, Abrahem, Ishmael, Isaac, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad peace be upon all of them).  If any one (even Muslim) says he/she prays to the Holy kaaba then they are not practicing Islam.

Kaaba is a structure built by the Abrahem (AR: Ibraheem) and Ishamel (AR: Isma'eel) (peace be upon them) as a place of worship by the command of Allah Almighty.

Overtime the Monotheistic religion of Abrahem and Ishmael (in Arab land) diminished and people started putting their own idols inside the Holy Kaaba and they place three larger ones outside.

Someone in the earlier posts (users such as I AM and Voice of God and others) made some derogatory comment about Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him; such remarks are not befitting our good friends let alone Prophets - whether it be Moses, Jesus, or Prophet Muhammad peace be upon all of them.  Ask yourselves if you would use the same term for your Prophet or whomever you follow? All Prophets are pure and their message is pure.  For such users I really ask them to truly read an objective book about the Life of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him (suggestion: Muhammad by Martin Lings)

Regarding Islam and its teaching - The word Islam itself is rooted in PEACE.  Salaam (Muslim greeting means "Peace").  It does not preach terrorism just like any other religion (Chistianity, Judaism, etc).  If you study the Life of Prophet Muhammad and exegesis of Quraan you will find the truth.

Much like any other religion, few followers (rather a small sect of followers) interpret it negatively and use it as an excuse to carry out their sadistic oppressions.  Those oppressor / terrorists don't distinguish between Muslim or Non-Muslim.  To them their power and their existence matters ... at any cost.

In any case, I leave you with a message of Peace and with a request to mind your language when it comes to Prophets...any Prophet ... whether you believe in them or not.  Making such derogatory comments is not part of good character or manner preached by your religion and Islam.

And God knows best.

PEACE

People!! This image is NOT the image of the Kaabah from space. It is nothing but a graphical image created by google sketch. Many people don't want us to see what the Kaabah really looks like since there has been many research that was done and deleted to prove the Kaabah's amazing miracles. 

Infidels, delete as you like on the earth, but victory will be ours!!

why kaaba is not clearly pictured on google earth?

Why don,t all non-muslims understand the glory of Islam, Quran and all mighty Allah as they notice this gathering every year. Iwas trying to have a close look of various passages and construction of kabba mosque building ......but i couldn,t find it.

This bastered by name of" I AM" is real bastered.We love kaaba and our religion.Allaho Akbar.I slam teaches to respect other religion but I wanted to say bastered to this "I AM" as he is getting out of boundaries.

guys.... islam is like ny other relegon.. but some people had done so much to defame it,ki its jst become general perception to hate muslims...

vaise to,  i dont beleive in disrespecting ny relegion....same apply for islam....

problem is not islam... problem is its follower, and how they interpret its teaching...

slm an prophets cannot change their mindset,because they r destined 2 be ignorent,so dnt upset urself about their remarks rather pray for them maybe GOD will give them some wisdom.

it is most beautiful place in world

ya allah i belive you non muslim you are the son of tajjal

yaa banee isreal those of you who hate and insult islam islam teaches us that jews are waiting for their false masiah dajjal kaffir written on his head ask ur self why has he got kaffir written on his head jew boys can enjoy swim in sea of galilee 4 few days more then start looking 4 antichrist dajjal the kaffir he will piss in jews mouth to quench their thirst scums are going to burn in hell hahaha lol they made  all the human rights acts etc so nobody can harm them but allah is going to destroy the kaffir once and for all wipe of face of earth lol allaho akbar long live islam

The best place in the world! if u have problems with that, Allah will make u pay the price.

A.sattar Khan

Response to IAM ,

I F UR in front of me, Iwill kill U ON THE BASIS OF COMMENTS AGAINST MOHAMMED PBUH.

mAY B UR BROUGHT UP IS NOT INA CIVILIZED WORLD , IF U CAN'T RESPECT OTHER RELIGION HOW U WILL RESPECT WHAT UR FOLLOWING WHICH IS COMPLETE WRONG.DONT BE JEOLOUS ALLAH WILL REWARD U WITH HELL THEREAFTER.SO FOLLOW ISLAM IT WILL BE HELPFUL TO U & SAME FOR OTHERS WHO R UNBELEIVER IN ISLAM

Do not condemn those of whom are not muslim.

I was a devout catholic but after learning of some things about my blood line, I am now deeply devoted to Islam.

But if I do not do the practises, obey the rituals, am I any less devoted to God?

Surely it is what is forbidden in a religion that ensures more then what is  nescesary.

To "Fear Allah..." - "Muslims will address world peace" - in other words, Muslims will do what they've done for 1400 years, oppress everyone, steal all their wealth, force conversions or slaughter them en mass. Today there are still Arab tribes in the Jordan-West Bank region who admit they were forced to convert from Judaism by usurper Muslims who raided the region in the 7th century. Muslims haven't done one thing to advance peace, either around the world or among their own citizens. To leave peace to Muslims is to leave weight-loss programs to Sally Struthers. No other religion has slaughtered more people and currently colonize more land than Muslims.

To "respect all" - Feb 5th - Funny name for someone who just left a racist rant against Jews. Unless you mean - "respect all...except the ones you don't like". NOW, you're acting like a Muslim. Answer me this....if the Jews are waiting for a "fake messiah" why were the Muslims so afraid that they placed a big cemetery in front of the Lion's Gate of the Old City and bricked up the entrance so the "messiah" cannot enter as prophesied? How can you be afraid of a fake? Answer me another riddle - if Jews are so bad, why are they able to repel every Arab attack on them with less money and less weapons? Isn't Allah strong enough to defeat a few under-armed Heebs?? Or maybe Muslims are just disobeying their own Quran which states Jews will return to their holy land and any who impede them will be met with wrath. A person who follows some of their religious laws and ignores others are no more holy than one who is not religious. As a person who "respects all", you should respect those who are not Muslim as well as those who are and choose not to follow your path of terror and evil.