In each religion there is a monument which represents indulgence of God to the believers. In Islamic religion such shrine is Al-Beit al-Akdam. In this article we will talk about the Kaaba, we will understand, what is it, as it was created and what tests need to be passed that to it to get.
What it and where is?
The temple the Kaaba is in Mecca which was located in the province of Saudi Arabia of the same name. To approach a shrine, it is necessary to come into the mosque Masgid al-Haram in which courtyard there is a Kaaba.
The sacred house represents cubic construction with a flat roof. Kaaba height — 15 m, length and width — 10 and 12 m respectively. Construction is covered with black fabric on which various drawings and letters made of gold and silver are applied.
For Muslims this construction is the main shrine of Islam near which believers gather from around the world during the hajj (fifth pillar of Islam).
Whether you know? The shakhada, a Mohammedan prayer, an uraz belong to five columns of Islam, zakit also a hajj. However the sixth column which is called as jihad was added over time.
History of origin
It is considered that terrestrial construction is the copy heavenly. On a legend, the Kaaba in which corner the black stone was built in was a vozvedyona in Mecca angels who came back to Earth. Further Adam and Ibrahim were engaged in a construction of a shrine that is told in the Quran. Then the Sacred house was reconstructed by kurayshita, and after them — the prophet's associate Abdullakh ibn az-Zubayr.
Duty to examine the temple and keys from a door belong to family of the Bath the Washer.
Important! Since 2005 the main key keeper Kaaby is the sheikh Abdul-Aziz of an ash-Sheyba.
In the 20th century the expansion of the territory around a shrine as annually she was visited by increasing number of believers was carried out. As a result, at government of the king Fahd the area could contain up to 600 thousand people, and to the mosque electrical equipment was installed and conditioners are installed.
Black stone of the Kaaba — a stone of an ovoid form which, according to the Islamic legend, was in paradise earlier. It is three dark red parts which are connected together by a silver frame.
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What inside?
Perhaps, the most concerning question with which there come to Mecca tourists and pilgrims — That in the Kaaba?.
Not each believer, however those who had the present possibility can come in the Shrine, tell about what is indoors rather spacious (about 50 people can be located inside). Inside three columns and a table on which it is possible to put aromas were located. Walls and a floor are covered with marble. Two lamps which are attached to a ceiling light the room.
Whether you know? In 2014 the fighters of ISIL group threatened to destroy the Kaaba.
Kaaba for the tourist
At once It is necessary to tell that unlike the majority of tourist places where are glad to visitors from various countries, this place will suit only those people who believe in the prophet Muhammad and strictly follow the Quran. If all of you intend to visit Allah's House, then you need to conform to certain invariable rules, namely:
- It is necessary to begin with Mikat — to the special differentiating territory for which it is impossible to come, without having made certain actions. Mikat is located at distance of 4 km from the Shrine.
- To enter a state to ikhra which means ablution of a body, vestments in the free material consisting of 2 parts, pronouncing a prayer.
- To pass a pedestrian jota to the Sanctuary, saying at the same time prayers.
It is important! If you were included into Mikat without unification with Allah, then on arrival in Masgid al-Haram you need to sacrifice a local animal.
Many travel agencies give the chance to walk on sacred lands, however it is worth understanding that non-compliance with traditions will cause the strongest negative reaction in believers who can deride or punish you otherwise as you profane the look the holy sites.
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The facts from history
Now you know how it was created and where there is a Kaaba. In conclusion we present you a top of the interesting facts about this place:
- Initially there was an entrance and an exit from the Sacred House and also there was one window. At the moment there was only one door.
- Earlier the Shrine was decorated in several bright colors, however during Abbasidov Kaabu' era began to cover black kisvy, as remained up to now.
- Until recently each pilgrim twice a week could enter in the temple, however increase in number of the believers visiting the square led to closing of the Shrine. Now inside only special guests only twice a year can get.
- The black stone which is built in in one of corners was split by sect Kurmutidov in the Middle Ages after they announced a hajj the act of superstition and killed a huge number of pilgrims.
- Initially the form of the Kaaba was not square. Began to build it as a rectangular shrine, however because of the shortage of net money of a kurayshita agreed to the smaller version.
On it we finish acquaintance to the best-known cube in the world which is heart of Reserved Mecca. The sanctuary which was reconstructed for all history of existence not less than five times did not lose the force to this day and annually brings together hundreds of thousands of believers.