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| Arabic | باب الكعبة |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | baab al-KA'-bah |
| Etymology | From Arabic باب (bab, 'door/gate') and الكعبة (al-Ka'bah, 'the Kaaba'). The word bab is one of the oldest Arabic words for an entrance. |
Door of the Kaaba(باب الكعبة) The elevated gold-plated entrance to the Kaaba, located on its northeastern wall. It is raised above ground level and accessed via a portable staircase during the rare occasions when the Kaaba is opened.
باب الكعبة
The Door of the Kaaba is one of the most revered features of the sacred house. Originally at ground level during the time of the Prophet Ibrahim, it was raised by the Quraysh during their reconstruction of the Kaaba before Islam to control access. The current door was commissioned by King Khalid ibn Abdulaziz in 1979, crafted from 280 kg of pure gold with Quranic verses engraved upon it. The door measures approximately 3.06 meters high and 1.68 meters wide. The area between the door and the Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone) is known as the Multazam, a place where dua is especially recommended. The Kaaba is opened twice a year for an interior cleaning ceremony, and on select occasions for heads of state and dignitaries.
From Arabic باب (bab, 'door/gate') and الكعبة (al-Ka'bah, 'the Kaaba'). The word bab is one of the oldest Arabic words for an entrance.
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