Some Sacred Sites Near Khana Kaaba that Have Great Value in Islam
Khana Kaaba has great importance in the life of Muslims. All the Muslims in the world face toward Khana Kaaba while offering prayer. It is also denoted as the Qibla. A black cloth is placed on the Khana Kaaba that increases its importance. This cloth is known as Kiswa which enhances the value of Khana Kaaba even more. This is because the Kiswa is engraved with different verses of Quran Pak and pure gold threads are used to beautify the precious cloth. When Muslims visit Masjid Al-Haram to perform Umrah or Hajj, they execute 7 circumambulations as an important ritual. Some of the cared places are also present around Khana Kaaba are discussed below:
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Musalla Jibraeel
When Muslims
start their pilgrimage and visit Masjid Al-Haram, this point can be seen near
the door of the Holy Kaaba. This is the point that has significant importance
in Islam. The reason behind this is that Jibraeel (A.S) taught the Holy Prophet
about the way of offering prayer. This point is highlighted for Muslims so that
they can remember the history of when the Holy prophet (PBUH) went on Mairaj
Shareef.
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Hajr al-Aswad
This is a black
stone that is laced to the eastern side of Khana Kaaba. This stone also has
great importance in the life of Muslims. Pilgrims usually kiss and embrace the
stone in a way to show their love and affection. There is no doubt that Haj
al-Aswad is considered to be the heart of the Holy Kaaba. This stone was placed
at the time of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail (AS) when Allah Almighty ordered them
to build Khana Kaaba
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Maqam Ibrahim
This place shows
the point where Prophet Ibrahim (AS) stood while constructing the Holy Kaaba.
It is a point that is enclosed from all sides.
The Maqam Ibrahim is also a sacred place for Muslims and they pray to
Allah Almighty.
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