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About Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is the holiest site in Islam. At its heart lies the Kaaba — the sacred House of Allah (ﷻ) — towards which all Muslims around the world face in prayer.
Millions of believers visit Masjid al-Haram every year to perform Hajj and Umrah, fulfilling one of the five pillars of Islam. The spiritual atmosphere of this sacred sanctuary is unlike anywhere else in the world, where hearts are humbled, duas are lifted, and unity is witnessed in its purest form.
Features and Spiritual Significance
- The Kaaba: The first house built for the worship of Allah (ﷻ). It is covered with the black Kiswah cloth and circled by thousands of pilgrims each day performing Tawaf.
- Maqam Ibrahim: The station of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), a revered site where he stood while building the Kaaba with his son Ismail (AS).
- Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone): A blessed stone placed in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, kissed by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and revered by Muslims during Tawaf.
- The Multazam & Hijr Ismail: Spaces of accepted supplication, mercy, and deep connection with the legacy of the Prophets.
Virtues of Masjid al-Haram in Hadith
One prayer in Masjid al-Haram is better than one hundred thousand prayers elsewhere. — Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Reference: Musnad Ahmad 14694, Sunan Ibn Majah 1406
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The Black Stone descended from Paradise and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam made it black.”
— Reference: Jami at-Tirmidhi 877
“Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity or wrongdoing, he returns as pure and free from sins as the day on which his mother gave birth to him.”
— Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 1521, Sahih Muslim 1350