Building the Ka`bah

Located in Mecca, the Ka`bah was the first structure built solely to worship God.

It was Prophet Abraham and his son Prophet Ishmael who had the Ka`bah built.

The first House established for humanity was that at Bakka [Mecca], a place of blessing and a guidance for all beings. In it are Clear Signs—the place where Abraham stood [to pray]. All who enter it are safe. Pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to God by all humanity—those who can find a way to do it. But if anyone does not believe, God is Rich Beyond Need of any being. (Qur’an, 3:96-97)