Masjid Al-Haram and Kaaba

In the center of the holy city of Mecca, there is situated the building which is most sacred to the Muslim Ummah. It is the Holy Kaaba. The Holy Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) was built around it in 7th century AD.

History of Kaaba and the Sacred Mosque

Kaaba is the first ever place ordained for the worship of Allah by the mankind. It was designated as the sacred House of Allah by Almighty Himself.  As Allah says in the Holy Quran:

“Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Makkah – blessed and guidance for the worlds.”

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