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- 1. The Ka’bah and Al- Haram over the years
- 4. Writing on the Ka’bah
- 7. The temporary Mataf ring
- 9. The Ka’bah over the years 2015 2006
- 10. The Ka’bah 2021
- 11. Masjid Al- haram
- 13. Rapid Fire round Who built the Ka’bah?
- 14. Why do we face the Ka’bah? Rapid Fire round
- 15. Why is the Ka’bah important to Muslims? Rapid Fire round
- 16. How has the Ka’bah changed over the years? Rapid Fire round
- 17. What shape is the Ka’bah today? Rapid Fire round
- 18. What was the Ka’bah’s original structure? Rapid Fire round
- 19. What is the Hateem? Rapid Fire round
- 20. What is the cloth that covers the Ka’bah called? Rapid Fire round
- 21. What is currently inside the Ka’bah? Rapid Fire round
- 22. What used to be inside the Ka’bah? Rapid Fire round
- 23. How has the Ka’bah changed over the years? Rapid Fire round
- 24. Who would you like to take with you on Hajj or Umrah? Rapid Fire round
- 25. What will you do when you see the Ka’bah for the first time? Rapid Fire round
- 26. Rapid Fire round All questions 1) Who built the Ka’bah? 2) Why do we face the Ka’bah? 3) Why is the Ka’bah important to Muslims? 4) How has the Ka’bah changed over the years? 5) What shape is the Ka’bah today? 6) What was the Ka’bah’s original structure? 7) What is the Hateem? 8) What is the cloth that covers the Ka’bah called? 9) What is on the inside of the Ka’bah? 10) What used to be inside it? 11) How has the Ka’bah changed over the years? 12) Who would you like to take with you on Hajj or Umrah? 13) What will you do when you see it for the first time?
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Editor's Notes
- Ask children what they know about the Ka’bah. Kaaba means “cube” in Arabic. The Kaaba “represents the metaphorical house of Allah and the oneness of Allah in Islam” Who do they think built it? And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], “Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]. (2:125) Why is it important to Muslims? Talk about Hajj being one of the 5 main pillars of Islam and something we all need to do atleast once in our life time. We have certainly seen the turning of your face, [O Muhammad], toward the heaven, and We will surely turn you to a qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]. Indeed, those who have been given the Scripture well know that it is the truth from their Lord. And Allah is not unaware of what they do. Ask any of the children if they have ever been. Then ask them how they felt, what it looked like etc and get them to share it with the class. Explain that we don’t worship the Ka’bah (a common non- muslim misconception)
- The Hajr-e-Aswad also known as The Black Stone is set in the eastern corner of the Holy Kaaba. The Tawaf is started and ended by facing this sacred black stone. Over the years, throughout history, numerous people which included the Prophets of Allah (Peace be upon them) and the Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him), the Sahaba (may Allah be pleased with them) and other pious Muslim personalities have performed Hajj and Umrah around the Holy Kaaba and have also placed their blessed lips on the Holy Stone. The Hajr-e-Aswad also known as The Black Stone was brought down from Jannah and was given to Ibrahim (peace be upon him) so that he could place it in the corner of the Kaaba. (Sunan an-Nasa’i) Hadith about Hajre- Aswad: “The Black stone descended from paradise, and it was more white than milk, then it was blacked by this sins of the children of Adam.” (Tirmidhi) Source: https://thecertifiedinfo.blogspot.com/2018/05/7-unknown-facts-about-hajr-al-aswad.html
- More than 150 artisans and technicians, with the help of two cranes, put the black cloth, known as the Kiswa, over the four sides of the Kaaba. The cloth is split over five pieces up to almost 50ft in length and is made of high-quality silk and embroidered with gold and silver. Picture: Daily Mail Every year, pieces of the old Kiswa are presented as gifts to Muslim countries For more info, visit: https://islamthescientificreligion.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/secrets-of-the-drape-of-kaaba-kiswa/
- The Kiswa has a range of Quranic Ayahs written on it Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/written-cover-holy-kaaba/ For more info visit: https://islamthescientificreligion.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/secrets-of-the-drape-of-kaaba-kiswa/ Image source: https://islamthescientificreligion.wordpress.com/2015/07/25/secrets-of-the-drape-of-kaaba-kiswa/
- 360 panorama shot of the inside. Used to hold idols before Makkah was conquered in the time of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) Only a few people are allowed on the inside. This white cupboard is where various scents and gifts are kept within the Ka’bah. Bakhoor (fragrance) is placed on here. (for more info, visit: https://www.islamiclandmarks.com/makkah-haram-sharief/inside-the-kabah) Discuss what would happen if everyone was allowed inside? Do they think everyone should be allowed inside? why/ why not? Does it matter?
- The Hateem is the crescent shaped area right next to the Ka’bah. Aisha (رضي الله عنها) reports that when she asked the Prophet (ﷺ) whether the Hateem was part of the Ka’bah, he replied that it was. When she further asked why it was then not included in the walls of the Ka’bah, the Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Because your people (the Quraysh) did not have sufficient funds.” [Bukhari] Tawaf must be performed outside the complete area of the Hateem. At times, it is opened to the public, however sometimes the Hateem is closed off for crown control or cleaning.
- The temporary Mataf ring structure ensured the huge crowds could be managed while the mosque complex was being expanded in 2015. The two-storey, barrier-free bridge encircled the Kaaba and provided access to the Great Mosque via a gangway. To ensure greater safety and comfort for the pilgrims, the first floor was reserved for the sick, the elderly and wheelchair users. Source: Temporary Mataf Ring Structure - SL Rasch (sl-rasch.com) What are the benefits of this ring? Do you think it should’ve been kept around the Ka’bah? Why/ why not?
- Story and brief history of the Ka’bah- explain story of how Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail built the Ka’bah. Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Prophet Ismail, constructed the Kaaba. Originally, it was a simple unroofed rectangular structure. The Quraysh tribe, who ruled Mecca, rebuilt the pre-Islamic Kaaba in c. 608 CE with masonry and wood. Over the years it has undergone many changes. It was also once damaged by a flood! How has the Ka’bah changed over the years? What do you notice about the people? What do you notice about the surrounding area? buildings, houses, mountains etc Images: The Atlantic
- What are the main changes you can see in recent years? What do you like about how it looks in recent years? What do you think they can do to the surrounding area to make it easier for people to do tawaf? Images: The Atlantic
- In the devotional acts of Hajj, tawaf occupies the most important place, being the first act of pilgrims on their arrival at Makkah and their last act when they leave the holy place. Talking points: Why are there less people? What does less people mean for the residents of Makkah? Why are people using umbrellas? (to protect from the sun etc) Why are the umbrellas different colours? (The green umbrellas are nationals and the red ones are non nationals.) Why are the people so far apart? How is this picture similar to the usual pictures you see of people doing tawaf? How is it different? Source: Al- Jazeera
- The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said: Do not undertake a journey to visit any Mosque, but three: this Mosque of mine, the Mosque of al-Haram and the Mosque of Aqsa. (Muslim) Verily, the first House of worship appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for all of creation. (Aali `Imraan: 96) It is the biggest mosque in the world and is able to host a million worshippers . Allaah made Makkah a sanctity and it was not the people who did that. So it is not permitted for a person who believes in Allaah and the Last Day to spill blood therein [i.e. kill another person] or to cut down a tree. If anybody argues that fighting is allowed in Makkah as Allaah’s Messenger did fight in Makkah. Tell them that Allaah gave permission to His Messenger, but He did not give it to you. Allaah allowed it for me only for a few hours on that one day [of the conquest] – and today its sanctity is the same as it was before. So let the one who is present convey that to the one who is absent.”
- The Abraj Al-Bait Towers, with their four-faced clock, stand over the Kaaba as Muslims encircle it inside the Grand Mosque, during the Hajj, a few years ago. What do you think of the clock tower? Why did they need to make it so tall? Does it fit in with the Ka’bah and Al-Haram? How does this picture make you feel? Towering over Mecca, this is the world’s tallest clock tower (third tallest clock tower) – and it is just a tiny part of a voracious development that has seen historic sites bulldozed and locals forced into shantytowns. Source: The Guardian
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