What is the Kaaba?

Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/religionforbreakfast Watch The Logistics of the Hajj here!: https://nebula.tv/videos/wendover-the-logistics-of-hajj?ref=religionforbreakfast Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastOne-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfastSign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/Host: Andrew Henry, PhDManaging Editor: Andrew Aghapour, PhDWriter: Matthew Hotham, PhDProduction Assistant: Casey A'HearnSpecial thanks to Filip Holm for reading an early draft of the script! Check out his channel at @LetsTalkReligion The Kaaba is the most sacred site in Islam. Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it's the focal point for millions of Muslims worldwide both for the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the direction Muslims face during daily prayers.00:00 The Basics4:02 A Tour around the Kaaba7:30 History of the Kaaba10:49 Muhammad and the Kaaba13:30 Qibla Explored in Depth14:48 Qibla in Spaaaaace16:28 Sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices