Justin
Try googling for the term "Old Kaaba" and it will turn up many pictures.. Alternatively see the link below
Up to 4 million Muslims can perform Hajj and can be afforded in Al-Masjid Al-Haram that is surrounding Kaaba.
Originally, there were two doors, but when the tribe of Quraish repaired it, they couldn't finish the other door with the semicircular wall in one side of the Kaaba. So they put it that way, and it today has only one door, and the semicircular wall is only a very small (short) wall.
There is 3Nos red colour column with little gold work for Holy Khana Kaaba's slab. One wooden Box and and 2 wining cup tipe Pots on the top of box .Many Jugs type pots hanging with golden chains. Of wide colour Tiles on the floor and inside the walls, skirting with Black colour tiles. There is one staircase and 2 slabs in Holy Khana Kaaba.
Prayer is a covenant and communion with God, allowing the worshiper to convene the private conversation of his or her choosing with the on high. Many find this traditional communion soothing and uplifting.
The Size of the Kaaba:The current height of the Kaaba is 39 feet, 6 inches and total size comes to 627 square feet.The inside room of the Kaaba is 42.64x29.52 feet. The Kaaba's walls are one 3.28 feet wide. The floor inside is 7.22 feet higher than the place where people perform Tawaf.The ceiling and roof are two levels made out of wood. They were reconstructed with teak which is capped with stainless steel.The walls are all made of stone. The stones inside are unpolished, while the ones outside are polished.This small building has been constructed and reconstructed by Prophets Adam, Ibrahim, Ismail and Muhammad (peace be upon them). No other building has had this honor.Facts about the Kaaba that many are unaware of.Refer to link below.
On a prayer mat, compasses typically point towards the Qibla, which is the direction Muslims face when performing their prayers. The Qibla is oriented towards the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Many prayer mats are designed with a decorative element that indicates this direction, helping worshippers align themselves correctly during prayer.
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The Kaaba was built by Abraham, whom many consider a prophet.
About 360 idols.
Many religious things happened at the Kaaba, including religious ceremonies.
At Maqam Ibrahim, a sacred site near the Kaaba in Mecca, pilgrims typically engage in prayer and reflection. It is believed to be the place where Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) stood while building the Kaaba, making it a significant spot during the Hajj pilgrimage. Visitors often approach the Maqam to express gratitude, seek blessings, and connect spiritually with their faith. Additionally, many pilgrims perform the Tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba after praying at this site.