When and How Was the Kaaba Built

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When and how was the Kaaba built? - A historical overview of the origins of the Kaaba, including Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions. :::

Answer:

As per Islamic belief Ka’bah was built by Ibraheem alaihessalam and his son Ismaeel:

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “And (remember) when Ibraaheem (Abraham) and (his son) Ismaa’eel (Ishmael) were raising the foundations of the House (the Ka‘bah at Makkah), (saying), ‘Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knower’” [al-Baqarah 2:127]

It was narrated that Abu Dharr (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: I said, “O Messenger of Allaah, which mosque was built first on earth?” He said, “Al-Masjid al-Haraam.” I said, “Then which?” He said, “Al-Masjid al-Aqsa.” I asked, “How much time was between them?” He said, “Forty years. So wherever you are when the time for prayer comes, then pray.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 3186; Muslim, 520.

Allaah, as He says (interpretation of the meaning): “Verily, We have seen the turning of your (Muhammad’s) face towards the heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haraam (at Makkah). And wheresoever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction” [al-Baqarah 2:144]

Allaah (interpretation of the meaning): “and circumambulate the Ancient House (the Ka‘bah at Makkah)” [al-Hajj 22:29]

References Extracted from: Who moved the Ka’bah to where it is now?