The History of the Kaaba: From Ibrahim (AS) to Today

February 22, 2026 · 8 min read · Spirituality

The History of the Kaaba: From Ibrahim (AS) to Today

The Kaaba, the House of Allah, was first built by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismail (AS) at Allah's command, as mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah.

Throughout history the Kaaba has been rebuilt several times — by the Quraysh during the time of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ before prophethood, and later by Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr.

Today the Kaaba stands at the center of Masjid al-Haram, drawing millions of pilgrims every year for Hajj and Umrah.

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