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 Uploaded 13-06-24 Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast One-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfast Sign-up for my mailing list to be notified of online classes: https://classes.religionforbreakfast.com/ Host: Andrew Henry, PhD Managing Editor: Andrew Aghapour, PhD Writer: Matthew Hotham, PhD Production Assistant: Casey A'Hearn Special 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 Basics 4:02 A Tour around the Kaaba 7:30 History of the Kaaba 10:49 Muhammad and the Kaaba 13:30 Qibla Explored in Depth 14:48 Qibla in Spaaaaace 16:28 Sponsor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices