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English English Lesson 3 Al-Kaba
Al-Kaba, the most sacred place for Muslims, was built by Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Isma’il, peace be upon them. Since then, the Arabs used to perform Al-Hajj to Al Kaba. When Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, preached Islam to all mankind, performing Al-Hajj to Al-Kaba became the fifth pillar of Islam. Al-Kaaba
Al-Kaba is a 13.8-metre-high, box shaped building. Its north and south walls are 11 metres long, and its east and west walls are 9.6 metres wide. Al-Kaba is built of grey stone and it stands on a marble base which is 23 centimetres high.
The four walls of the Al-Kaba are covered with a black curtain (Al-Kiswah). This curtain is covered with writing in silver and gold. Al-Kiswah is replaced by the government of Saudi Arabia twice a year: once in summer and once in winter. Each Kiswah is made in a factory in Makkah and each one costs SR 10 million.
The door which leads inside Al-Kaba is made of gold. Inside, there are two rows of wooden pillars and many gold and silver lamps. The floor is covered with marble.
Near the door, in the eastern corner of Al-Kaba, there is a black stone. This is surrounded by silver.
