Kaaba

Hajar al-Aswad, al-
The black stone set within a silver ring in the eastern corner of the Kaaba in Mecca, venerated in Islam.
Kaaba
Cube-shaped “House of God” located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and focal point of the hajj pilgrimage and Islamic prayer.
Kiswah
The ceremonial drape covering the Kaaba, embroidered with verses from the Quran.
Qiblah
Direction Muslims face during prayer, including architectural and organizational aspects
Hubal
A pre-Islamic deity represented by an idol in the Kaaba, destroyed by Muhammad when he conquered Mecca in 630. Patron of the Quraysh, leading tribe of Mecca.
Mecca [Makkah]
Explore Mecca, its historical, religious, and cultural significance in Islam, including its etymology, role in Islamic pilgrimage, and its centrality to daily worship.
Baitu ʾl-Lāh
Explore the term 'Baitu ʾl-Lāh,' its meaning, significance, and usage in Islamic context. Understand why it is termed 'The House of God,' and its importance in the Muslim world.
Masjid al-Haram
The Grand Mosque of Mecca, one of Islam's holiest shrines and the central focus of the hajj pilgrimage.

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