WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kaaba was a sanctuary in pre-Islamic times. Muslims believe that Abraham (known as Ibrahim in the Islamic tradition), and his son, Ismail, constructed the Kaaba.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some say that it was built by the angels. Others say the father of humankind, Adam built the Kaba but over many centuries it fell into disrepair and was lost in the mists of time, to be rebuilt by Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael. All agree that the Kaba was either built or rebuilt by Prophet Abraham.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Quraysh tribe who ruled Makkah then re-built the Ka’aba in 608 CE with wood and stone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The prophet Abraham (AS) has a crucial role in Islamic belief and practice. The Qur’an refers to him as the friend of God (4:125) and the father of prophets; Muslims believe that he is one of the ancestors of the prophet Muhammad (S).

Detailed explanation-5: -Ishmael (Arabic: , romanized: ʾIsmāʿīl) is regarded as a prophet and messenger and the ancestor to the Ishmaelites in Islam. He is the son of Ibrahim (Abraham), born to Hajar (Hagar). Ismail is also associated with Mecca and the construction of the Kaaba. Ismail is considered the ancestor to Muhammad.