Who built the kabah? It was built by the first prophet Adam (pbuh)

Who built the kabah?

• It was built by the first prophet Adam (pbuh).

• It was rebuilt by the Prophets Ibrahim (pbuh) and his son Ismail (pbuh).

• It is the first house built on earth to worship Allah and has been made larger over the years.

• During Hajj, Muslims from all over the world gather together in Makkah.

Background to Hajj

• Adam and Eve

• The symbolism of Hajj goes way back to the beginning to Adam, the first man.

• The story begins with a small mountain in the plain of Arafat which is known as the Mount of Mercy.

• It was here Adam and Eve were forgiven for their sins.

• For Muslims to be on that mountain on one of the days of Hajj is important and a main part of the Hajj ritual.