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However, many scholars and interpreters, referencing specific narrations, identify [[Prophet Abraham]] (AS) as the first historical founder of the Ka'ba. They argue that the Quran explicitly mentions Abraham’s role in constructing the Ka'ba, and therefore, they do not attribute any foundational role to Adam in this regard.<ref>Bukhārī, ''Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī'', vol. 4, p. 116; Ṭabarī, ''Jāmiʾ al-bayān'', vol. 1, p. 763; Ibn Kathīr al-Dimashqī, ''Tafsīr al-Qurʾān al-ʿaẓīm'', vol. 3, p. 226.</ref> These scholars often view the narrations about Adam's involvement and pilgrimage with skepticism, preferring the Abrahamic account as more credible and scripturally supported.<ref>Rashīd Riḍā, ''al-manār'', vol. 1, p. 383.</ref> To reconcile these various narratives, some scholars propose that the Ka'ba was originally built by angels before Adam's descent to Earth. Subsequently, Adam, Seth, and finally Abraham, each played roles in reviving and reconstructing the Ka'ba over different eras.<ref>Ālūsī, ''Rūḥ al-maʿānī'', vol. 4, p. 5.</ref> | However, many scholars and interpreters, referencing specific narrations, identify [[Prophet Abraham]] (AS) as the first historical founder of the Ka'ba. They argue that the Quran explicitly mentions Abraham’s role in constructing the Ka'ba, and therefore, they do not attribute any foundational role to Adam in this regard.<ref>Bukhārī, ''Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī'', vol. 4, p. 116; Ṭabarī, ''Jāmiʾ al-bayān'', vol. 1, p. 763; Ibn Kathīr al-Dimashqī, ''Tafsīr al-Qurʾān al-ʿaẓīm'', vol. 3, p. 226.</ref> These scholars often view the narrations about Adam's involvement and pilgrimage with skepticism, preferring the Abrahamic account as more credible and scripturally supported.<ref>Rashīd Riḍā, ''al-manār'', vol. 1, p. 383.</ref> To reconcile these various narratives, some scholars propose that the Ka'ba was originally built by angels before Adam's descent to Earth. Subsequently, Adam, Seth, and finally Abraham, each played roles in reviving and reconstructing the Ka'ba over different eras.<ref>Ālūsī, ''Rūḥ al-maʿānī'', vol. 4, p. 5.</ref> | ||
This interpretation allows for a harmonization of the traditions, recognizing the contributions of multiple figures across the sacred history of the Ka'ba. | |||
==Hajj of Adam== | ==Hajj of Adam== | ||