Is it illegal to film the Kaaba?

Photography is forbidden at sacred sites on the hajj, while homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. It’s a Saudi Arabia never seen before on film, one that its secretive monarchy doesn’t want the world to discover.

What happens when u touch the Kaaba?

Legend has it that the stone was originally white but has become black by absorbing the sins of the countless thousands of pilgrims who have kissed and touched it. Every Muslim who makes the pilgrimage is required to walk around the Kaaba seven times, during which he or she kisses and touches the Black Stone.

Can I take pictures in Mecca?

People do take picture both outside the Haram and inside too. Officially, the authorities disapprove, but they turn a blind eye. Dont do it too obviously and you will be fine. I would take a small pocket size camera rather than a large SLR.

Can you take pictures inside the Kaaba?

According to Okaz, Saudi authorities obliged the organizers of Hajj and Umrah, two major Muslim pilgrimages, to inform pilgrims they will no longer be allowed to take photos or videos while performing the pilgrimages, out of respect for the sanctity of the holy events.

What happens if you kiss the black stone?

The Black Stone plays a central role in the ritual of istilam, when pilgrims kiss the Black Stone, touch it with their hands or raise their hands towards it while repeating the takbir, “God is Greatest”.

What happens if u touch the Black Stone?

Nothing happens. It smells nice though. We only do so because the prophet did it not because it has some spiritual powers or anything. So religiously speaking, as a muslim you’ll be rewarded because of following in the prophet’s footsteps not because of the stone itself.

Who has the keys of the Kaaba?

The keys to the Kaaba was bestowed on Tasm, a tribe of ʿĀd before Quraysh. It passed to Khuza’a, then Qusai, who gave it to his son Abdul Dar, who handed it over to his son Othman. It shifted from one person to another until it rested with their nephew Shaiba. It is still inherited by their successors.

What would happen to Islam if the Kaaba is destroyed?

If its destroyed ofcourse it would hurt the hearts of every muslim. But that does not mean Islam is finished. Its seen in Hadith that Allah will allow ( tolerate ) the breaking of the kaaba but not a devout muslims heart. And all this Earth is a worshipping place ( except toilets, grave yards ]

Why can’t explosives be placed inside the Kaaba?

Placing explosives inside, where they could do more harm, is complicated by the fact that the gold-door sealed entry way is seven feet off the ground, with no stairs. Also, the Kaaba has collapsed before. And it has been rebuilt and repaired many times, although the current stronger granite walls have stood since 1629.

What is the significance of this landmark at Kaaba?

This landmark is a “POINT on Earth” that marks a point in heavens where the real Ka’abah is housed called “Bait Ul Maamoor” meaning “Full House” and it is full of circling angels so many in number that it is beyond our comprehension Now! This stone house was built in antiquity and the pilgrimage happened in one form or another.

Will the Kabaah be destroyed before the day of judgement?

Interesting side note: The kabaah being destroyed by someone or some group before the day of judgement is prophesied in Islam and the majority of Muslims believe this will one day happen. However, this does not diminish the horrific nature of such a deed nor the response Muslims will have to it.