Kiswa is a piece of cloth that covers the holy Kaaba in Makkah. The tradition of changing the Kaaba takes place every year on the ninth day of the Islamic month of the Dhu al – Hijjah, which coincides with the day of Arafat. Kaaba is also known as “Al – Bait Al – Ateeq”, […]
In the heart of the sacred city of Mecca stands a symbol of unity, devotion, and history. The Kaaba, a cube-shaped building at the center of the Masjid al-Haram, is the most revered and holiest site in Islam. Pilgrims from all corners of the globe make the sacred journey to the Kaaba each year during […]
The Holy Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam, is located in the middle of Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Many people go from all over the world to the House of Allah SWT to conduct Tawaf or circumambulate around the Kaaba, even though billions of Muslims offer Salah five times in a day […]
I often worry about the curtain of Kaaba, or the House of Allah, whenever I perform the Umrah. How exquisite the calligraphy is! I could have stood there reading the ayats and admiring the Kaaba Kiswa for eternity. Which of the ayats are inscribed in it, I wondered? I started my investigation after thinking that […]
As you go closer to the Holy Kaaba in Masjid Al Haram, the Great Mosque of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, you can’t help but notice a distinct and pleasant smell that surprises you. As you approach the House of Allah SWT, the scent of a heavy, potent perfume becomes more overpowering. The exquisite silk garments known […]
Saleh bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi, the senior Ka’bah caretaker, received the Kaaba Kiswa cover cloth from Makkah Governor Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on behalf of King Salman on Wednesday, July 22. Moreover, in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and his companions, the new Kaaba Kiswa shall take the place of the old one on […]
The ten Arabic inscriptions on the Kaaba’s door are composed of both Quranic and non-Quranic verses, both of which are extremely important. This article gets you into the significance of ten particular inscriptions on the Kaaba, examining the Quranic verses they refer to and the spiritual profundity they impart to this most sacred of Islamic […]
The Holy Kaaba is covered by a cloth which is known as Kiswah. It has a very interesting history from different eras. Some scholars say that the first Kiswah was made by Prophet Ismail. It was also mentioned by others that the first Kiswah was made by Adnan Inn Ad, a great-great-grandfather of the Prophet […]
The Kaaba, a sacred structure located in the heart of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, stands as a symbol of unity, reverence, and devotion for Muslims around the world. Wrapped around the Kaaba is a cloth known as the Kiswa, which holds profound significance in Islamic tradition. In this blog, we get into the rich […]
The Kaaba, a cubical structure in Mecca, is the holiest site in Islam. Every year, millions of Muslims undertake the pilgrimage, or Hajj, to circumambulate this sacred building. Draped over the Kaaba is a magnificent cloth known as the Kiswah (also spelled Kiswa). This intricate covering, a symbol of reverence and unity, boasts a rich […]
