Q What is the Kaaba and why do Muslims pray toward it?
A The Kaaba is the black, cube-shaped stone structure located at the center of Islam's most sacred mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba itself; rather, it serves as the Qibla (direction of prayer). It acts as a physical anchor for global unity, ensuring that over two billion Muslims around the world face a single focal point during daily worship. According to Islam, it was originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as the first house of monotheistic worship on Earth.
A The Kaaba is the black, cube-shaped stone structure located at the center of Islam's most sacred mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba itself; rather, it serves as the Qibla (direction of prayer). It acts as a physical anchor for global unity, ensuring that over two billion Muslims around the world face a single focal point during daily worship. According to Islam, it was originally built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael as the first house of monotheistic worship on Earth.
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What is Islam?One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.
