Al-Masjid al-Haram: Difference between revisions

It is the name of a mosque surrounding [[Ka'ba]], which is the oldest and the most renowned mosque in the history of Islam. Historical records reveal that until the demise of [[the Prophet (s)]], people used to build their houses near Ka'ba. However, in the era of caliphs, it was prevented and gradually the area of the mosque was increased such that it now covers an approximate area of 180,000 square meters, with sixty two big and small doors and three main gates which are called Bab al-'Umra, Bab al-Salam.

When Ibrahim (a) brought his wife Hajar (a) and his son Isma'il (a) to Mecca and settled them near Ka'ba, Isma'il (a) became very thirsty and Hajar (a) started running between Safa and Marwa to get some water. At last, Jabra'il hit the ground with his wing or heel and Zamzam water gushed out. With the passage of time, the fountain disappeared, until 'Abd al–Muttalib dug it again and the pilgrims have been benefiting from its water since then.