Start of thread looking at the expansion of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah from the time of the Quraysh through to the present day.
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1. In the time of the Quraysh
The Quraysh rebuilt the Ka'bah in 604/605 CE. The highlighted area shows the approximate open area around the Ka'bah at the time. This was 5 years before the Prophet (ﷺ) received the first revelation of the Quran.
2. Expansion by Umar (رضي الله عنه)
During his Caliphate, Umar (رضي الله عنه) purchased and then demolished the houses immediately around the Ka'bah to enlarge the space. A low wall was built around to demarcate the area and torches were placed on it.
3. Expansion by Uthman (رضي الله عنه)
During his Caliphate, Uthman (رضي الله عنه) purchased more of the neighbouring houses and demolished them to increase the Haram area. The section behind the Maqame Ebrahim was covered with a wooden roof as this was where salah took place.
4. Expansion by Abdullah Ibn al-Zubair (رضي الله عنه)
Abdullah Ibn al-Zubair (رضي الله عنه) further extended the Haram behind the Maqame Ebrahim. He also reconstructed the Ka'bah on the foundations of Ebrahim (عليه السلام), after it had been damaged by the first Umayyad siege.
5. Expansion by al-Walid al-Malik
During the Umayyad era, the outer walls of the Haram were raised. All four sides of the Kab'ah started being used for congregational prayers with prayer lines (sufuf) encircling the Ka'bah. A minaret was added for the first time.
6. Expansion by Abu-Jafar al-Mansur
The Abbasid Caliph, Abu-Jafar al-Mansur further enlarged the Haram in the mid-8th century CE. Some historians are of the view that his expansion was only a little on the northern side.
7. Expansion by al-Mahdi al-Abbasi
Abbasid Caliph al-Mahdi made a large expansion all around the Haram after acquiring neighbouring houses and demolishing them. His son Musa succeeded him and completed the work during his reign.
8. Expansion by al-Mu'tadid al-Abbasi
Abbasid Caliph al-Mu'tadid built a place of residence for Hajj pilgrims on the side of the Haram facing the Hateem.
9. Expansion by al-Muqtadir al-Abbasi
Abbasid Caliph al-Muqtadir Billah made a small extension on the side where the Bab-e-Ebrahim (the Gate of Ebrahim) was located.
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On the 17th Ramadhan 2 AH (624 CE), the Battle of Badr took place, the greatest battle fought in Islam.
A countdown thread to its anniversary showing 13 landmarks associated with the battle, from the point the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah left Madinah to the aftermath.
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Masjid Suqya
This is located 2km from Masjid-e-Nabwi, near the Anbariya train station.
When the Prophet (ﷺ) departed for the battle of Badr he stopped here, performed ablution and offered salah. He then supplicated for the dwellers of Madinah and paraded his forces.
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Irq al-Zabiyyah
This is where the Prophet (ﷺ) and the Sahabah stopped on the 14th Ramadhan on their march to Badr.
The Prophet (ﷺ) consulted with the Sahabah here whether they should go forward and fight against the mushrikeen (polytheists) of Makkah.
(Please read complete thread for context) 1/ On Saturday 3rd April 2021, #Egypt put on a lavish parade in the capital #Cairo to locate 22 mummies from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
2/ Images of the slick 4 mile parade and an equally carefully choreographed opening ceremony were broadcast live on state television, to rousing music and a 21-gun salute.
3/ The procession, dubbed the "Pharaohs' Golden Parade", of 18 kings and 4 queens travelled in order, oldest first - each aboard a separate vehicle decorated in ancient Egyptian style.
The carriages were fitted with shock absorbers for the trip, to ensure they had a smooth ride
The Kiswah is the covering of the Ka'bah and is also referred to as the 'Ghilaf'. We're used to seeing it mainly black but in the past the Ka'bah has been draped in different colours.
Start of thread showing some of the different colours in history...
In the time of the Prophet (ﷺ), after Makkah had been conquered in 8 AH, the existing Kiswah was accidentally burned by a woman who wanted to perfume it with incense.
It was replaced with a red and white striped cloth from Yemen.
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In the time of the Caliphs Abu Bakr and Umar (رضي الله عنهم), the Ka’bah was covered with ‘qibati’. This was the name of a thin white cloth which was made in Egypt.
Qibati was also used at times during the rule of Caliph Uthman (رضي الله عنه).
Thread about the Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone):
The Hajar al-Aswad, is set in the eastern corner of the Ka’bah in Makkah. Tawaf begins and ends facing this sacred stone.
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Throughout the ages, countless people including many of the Prophets (عليه الصلاة والسلام), the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) himself, the Sahabah (رضي الله عنهم), pious personalities and millions of Muslims who have performed Hajj and Umrah have placed their blessed lips on it.
It was brought from Jannah and presented to Ebrahim (as) to be placed in the corner of the Ka’bah.
Ibn Abbas (ra) narrates the Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“The Black Stone came down from Paradise and it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam turned it black.” [Tirmidhi]