Every Muslim see the Kaaba in pictures or from outside when they come for Umrah and Hajj. It is always covered in a black cover and surrounded by millions of Muslims circling it every second. Many people think this question is about what’s inside the Kaaba, what it looks like, and who can enter the Kaaba. Some Muslims think some luxurious things are inside the Kaaba, and some think it will be fancy.
Many Muslims come and perform Umrah from UK and want to know what’s inside the Kaaba. In this guide, you will learn that Kaaba is very simple and decent on the inside. It is not like a museum or a display place for people, but it is a quiet, simple and meaningful place. What’s inside the Kaaba holds some important purpose. No, everyone is allowed to enter the Kaaba. Keep reading the guide for details.
Kaaba from outside
Here are some basic features about the outside view of Kaaba given below:
Size: cubic, 13.1 m tall, 11.03 m wide.
Material: made with granite blocks and covered with black cloth called Kiswa and embroidered with gold.
Door: Entry is allowed from side on eastern side, this door is made of pure gold and its weight is 280kg and it installed in 1979.
Construction: It was built by Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail, and the current foundation follows the Quraysh–era reconstruction.
Golden door of Kaaba
The door of Kaaba was built in Dul al-Qidah 1399H (October 1979) on the instructions given by King Khalid Abdul Aziz. Before it, there was a silver door installed in 1942. It is one of the most religious door in the world.
Material: made with 280 kg of gold (12 million dollars)
Dimensions: 310 cm tall, 17 cm wide and 50 cm thick.
Position from the ground: about 2.13 m above the ground level
The Lock and the Keys: Bani Shaybah
The locks and keys are held by the Bani Shaybah family. After the conquest of Makkah, our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) handed the key to Utman ibn Talha and said
Take it, Oh bani Talha, eternally up to the Day of Resurrection, and it will not be taken from you unless by an unjust, oppressive tyrant.
Inside the Kaaba
The Three Pillars inside the Kaaba
Inside the Kaaba, there are three main pillars made of wood and standing in a straight line. These pillars hold up these pillars keep the Kaaba stable and strong. These places from the north to the south direction. Their dimensions are 9 meters tall and 44 cm in width, and about 2.35 m of spacing between them. These are made from wood known as teak and sandalwood.
There are lamps above these pillars made of copper, silver and glass that are from the Ottoman era and many other gifts from caliphs, sultans, and Kings. Each lamp is engraved with verses of the Quran Pak.
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The marble flooring and walls of Kaaba
The floor of Kaaba is made of marble with a strip of black marble. The walls are covered with rose colored marble. There are ten marble plaques on which the names of ten rulers and caliphs are inscribed .9 names are written in Thuluth script and one in Kufic script. It is not allowed to worship anything inside the Kaaba.
Bab al tawbah: Door to the roof
The door of repentance called Bab al Tawbah is present in the northwest corner inside the Kaaba. It opens into stairs of 50 steps in aluminium and crystal that go towards the roof of Kaaba. This door it is only used by the maintenance team during the final washing ceremony of the Kaaba. It was reconstructed in 1417 AH (1996 CE).
The Multazam and the Black
These are present on the outside of Kaaba.
The Black Stone: it is placed on the eastern corner of the Kaaba, and it was brought from Jannah according to scholars.
The Multazam: It is present between the black stone or main door of the Kaaba.
Hijr Ismail: The hateem beside the Kaaba
Hijr Ismail is called Hateem. This place is sacred because of Prophet Ibrahim IOA.SO built a shelter for his wife and son Ismail.
The kiswa: the black cover of the Kaaba
The kiswa hos cover of Kaaba black in color and made with gold thread and with veers of Quran. Every Year Saudi Arabia changes the kiswa on 1 Muharram.
Who can enter the Kaaba?
- Not everyone enter the Kaaba even the Umrah or hajj pilgrims cannot enter into the Kaaba. This is due to safety of Kaaba.
- Islamic leaders, high officials and leaders of Islamic organization
- Religious scholars can enter during specific religious ceremonies.
- Matainence team can enter for cleaning purpose
- Saudi government is allowed.
Why does it matter?
The Qiblah (direction of prayer)
Why it matter because of its Qibla direction. Muslim offer prayer in direction of Kaaba. When Muslims from whole world worship in same direction this make the strong spiritual connection.
A symbol of unity
When many Muslims perform tawaf around the Kaaba seven times this creates the send of Unity and brotherhood.
Common misunderstanding about Kaaba
- The inside of Kaaba is grand and luxury.
- Umrah and Hajj pilgrims can enter the Kaaba.
- Think the significance lies inside the Kaaba.