What is inside the black room in Mecca?

Located in the eastern corner of the Kaaba is the Black Stone
Black Stone
The Black Stone (Arabic: ٱلْحَجَرُ ٱلْأَسْوَد, al-Ḥajaru al-Aswad, 'Black Stone') is a rock set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the ancient building in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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of Mecca, whose now broken pieces are surrounded by a ring of stone and held together by a heavy silver band. According to tradition, this stone was given to Adam on his expulsion from paradise in order to obtain forgiveness of his sins.
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Why is the inside of the Kaaba empty?

Inner Kaaba used to be full of Idols & Statues during pre - Islamic era, those were broken as islam belief doesn't accept or recognize Idols or statues, so Kaaba is supposed to be empty from inside, where we can pray to any Direction. over a year ago.
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Who can go inside Kaaba?

In theory, any Muslim can enter the Kaaba. But only those who are authorized by the guardians of the monument, the Al-Shaibi family who have held the only key for 15 centuries, have this privilege. Behind the large wooden door covered with nearly 300 kg of gold is a small room with a marble floor.
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Why can't non-Muslims go to Mecca?

A primary factor in the Islamic tradition is verse 9:28 in the Quran, which states that “the polytheists” (“mushrikun” in Arabic) are “unclean” and therefore cannot be allowed near Mecca's mosque. That's the word used in Majid Fakhry's English translation approved by venerable Al-Azhar University.
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Who Cannot visit Mecca?

In Mecca, only Muslims are allowed, while non-Muslims may not enter or pass through. Attempting to enter Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in penalties such as a fine; being in Mecca as a non-Muslim can result in deportation.
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What Happened to the Black Stone of Kaaba?



Can you touch the Black Stone in Mecca?

Pilgrims in the Great Mosque of Mecca in Saudi Arabia can once again touch and kiss one of Islam's most revered relics - the Black Stone set in the sacred Kaaba building.
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What happens if you touch the Black Stone in Mecca?

According to a prophetic tradition, "Touching them both (the Black Stone and al-Rukn al-Yamani) is an expiation for sins." Adam's altar and the stone were said to have been lost during Noah's Flood and forgotten.
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What is inside the big box in Mecca?

The interior contains nothing but the three pillars supporting the roof and a number of suspended silver and gold lamps. During most of the year the Kaaba is covered with an enormous cloth of black brocade, the kiswah.
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Do they wash the Kaaba?

Dignitaries clean the inside walls of the Kaaba using cloths dipped in Zamzam water mixed with Oud perfume, which are then used to wash the interior walls. Preparations for the washing start a day before the agreed date, with the mixing of Zamzam water with Tayef rose, oud and other luxurious perfumes.
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Can I pray inside Kaaba?

Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said, “Obligatory (fard) prayers are not valid inside the Ka'bah or on its roof, but they were regarded as permissible by al-Shaafa'i and Abu Haneefah, because it is a mosque and because it is a place for naafil praying, so it should be a place for obligatory prayers too, just ...
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What do they clean the Kaaba with?

A gallon is used to store Zamzam water mixed with rose water to wash the interior of the Kaaba. Special perfumes were used in the cleaning ceremony.
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What is the purpose of the Kaaba?

In pre-Islamic times, the Kaaba was used to house pagan idols worshiped by local tribes. Muslims do not worship the Kaaba, but it is Islam's most sacred site because it represents the metaphorical house of God and the oneness of God in Islam.
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Who owns Kaaba?

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al-Shaibi was the 108th successor of Uthman ibn Talha. Saleh Bin Taha Al-Shaibi, the oldest member of Shaibi family, is the new keeper of the keys to the Kaaba since then.
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What is the fastest growing religion in the world?

Statistics commonly measure the absolute number of adherents, the percentage of the absolute growth per-year, and the growth of converts in the world. Studies in the 21st century suggest that, in terms of percentage and worldwide spread, Islam is the fastest-growing major religion in the world.
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Should we kiss the Black Stone?

If you can't reach it, you can point at it or kiss something else which has touched the stone. As the cornerstone of the Kaaba, the Black Stone is the most venerated stone on the face of the earth. Muslims wish to kiss it because the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) did so.
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Why did the Black Stone turn black?

According to popular Islamic legend, the stone was given to Adam on his fall from paradise and was originally white but has become black by absorbing the sins of the thousands of pilgrims who have kissed and touched it.
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Why did the Kaaba stone turn black?

“The stone originally was apparently white, not black. It's thought mankind touching the stone and seeking forgiveness from God is the reason the stone is black, reflecting the sins of humanity, according to Muslim sources,” said al-Akiti.
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How old is Kaaba?

Since Abraham built al-Ka'ba and called for Hajj 5,000 years ago, its doors have been of interest to kings and rulers throughout the history of Mecca.
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Who built the Kaaba?

The history and form of the Kaaba

Muslims believe that Abraham (known as Ibrahim in the Islamic tradition), and his son, Ismail, constructed the Kaaba. Tradition holds that it was originally a simple unroofed rectangular structure. The Quraysh tribe, who ruled Mecca, rebuilt the pre-Islamic Kaaba in c.
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Can Christians go into Mecca?

No. Although Christians and Jews believe in the God of Abraham, they are not allowed to perform the hajj. Indeed, the government of Saudi Arabia forbids all non-Muslims from entering the holy city of Mecca at all.
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Can Tourists enter Mecca?

Non-Muslims are forbidden to travel to the holy city of Mecca, and the portions of Medina which are considered sacred.
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Who built the Kaaba and why?

According to the Qur'an, the Kaaba was built by Ibrahim and his son Ismail on Allah's instructions and it served as the first house of worship for mankind. It is believed that during the construction of the Kaaba, the angel Jibreel brought Ibrahim the Black Stone of Kaaba, which he placed in the Kaaba's eastern corner.
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What are 5 facts about the Kaaba?

Here are just a few things that most people may not know about the Kaaba:
  • It has been reconstructed several times.
  • It used to have two doors … and a window.
  • It used to be multi-coloured.
  • The keys are in the hands of one family.
  • It used to be open to everyone.
  • You used to be able to swim around it.
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