What happens at the Kaaba?

Every Muslim who makes the pilgrimage is required to walk around the Kaaba seven times, during which he or she kisses and touches the Black Stone. When the month of pilgrimages (Dhū al-Ḥijjah) is over, a ceremonial washing of the Kaaba takes place; religious officials as well as pilgrims take part.

What do Muslims do when they visit the Kaaba?

During the first stage of Hajj, Muslims walk around the Ka’bah in an anti-clockwise direction seven times. This is known as Tawaf and is done to show that all Muslims are equal. The next ritual requires Muslims to run between two hills, Safa and Marwah, seven times.

What is the Kaaba used for?

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.

Why do Muslims worship the Kaaba in Mecca?

(Quran 2:144) Islam believes in fostering unity For instance, if muslims want to offer prayer, it is possible that some may wish to face north, while some may wish to face south. In order to unite muslims in their worship of the One True God, muslims, wherever they may be, are asked to face in only one direction i.e. towards the Kaaba.

Do you worship the Kaaba or the Black Stone?

The opposite is true. Muslims do not worship the ‘ Kaaba ‘ nor the Black Stone. They are hugely significant to Muslims, but everyone understands that Muslims can only worship Allah, (God) alone and non-other. None has the right to worship but Him. They do not join partners with others, worship statues, objects and other things of this world.

What do Muslims do when they go to the Ka aba?

During daily prayers, Muslims face toward the Ka’aba from wherever they are in the world (this is known as ” facing the qiblah “). During the annual pilgrimage ( Hajj ), Muslims walk around the Ka’aba in a counter-clockwise direction (a ritual known as tawaf ).

Why are there seven circuits around the Kaaba?

There is no particular reason why the circumambulation of the Kaaba’ is made seven times. For the same reason that Allah requires Muslims to pray five times a day is why Muslims make seven circuits around the Kaaba.