Questions tagged [kaabah]

The Ka'bah, is a cuboid-shaped building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam. It is the first place of worship the mankind was allotted.

38 questions
13
votes
3 answers

Why is the Kaaba covered in black cloth?

I found this online, explaining in part why the Kaaba is covered in black cloth, that it is a sign of respect. But I still don't fully understand why covering it in black cloth is respectful. Could someone help explain this for me please?
PracticingFerret
  • 2,534
  • 11
  • 41
  • 71
10
votes
2 answers

What is significance of Kaabah besides a place for doing worship?

Some muslims believe that our feet should not be towards Kaabah because it is disrespectful. But if Kaabah is just a building where we go for worship then how can we disrespect a building? Unless of course there is hadith or verse of Quran telling…
Muhammad Hasan Khan
  • 2,528
  • 6
  • 27
  • 38
8
votes
3 answers

What is the black stone in the Kaaba?

I can not find very much reliable information about black stone. Why is it important, and does anyone know what it is made of?
cartomancer
  • 709
  • 2
  • 9
  • 19
6
votes
1 answer

What does this symbol from inside the Kaaba mean?

I was going through a video of inside the Kaaba and came across this symbol. I can partially understand what it says. Any help appreciated.
Kamran
  • 351
  • 2
  • 9
-1
votes
1 answer

What would be the reason for kaaba being 666 nautical miles from al aqsa masjid?

Salaam everyone, i would like to know your views on the matter. Kaaba is 666 nautical Miles from masjid al aqsa. (767 miles) , what would be the reason if any ? i am referring to the christian belief of the number 666 being a negative one, why then…
as-salaam1
  • 11
  • 1