Reconstruction of the Kaaba and the Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Please for more research visit our website == SSKBLOG The Flood and the Weakening of the Sacred House When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was about thirty-five years old, a strong flood struck Makkah. The water damaged the walls of the Kaaba, which had already been weakened earlier by a fire. The Quraysh realized that the sacred House of Allah could collapse if it was not rebuilt. They gathered to discuss the matter and agreed that the Kaaba must be reconstructed. But they made an important decision: only pure and lawful wealth would be used for this holy work. No money from interest, gambling, injustice, or unlawful earnings would be allowed. The First Step Towards Reconstruction At first, the Quraysh hesitated. They feared that bringing down the Kaaba might bring Allah’s punishment. Finally, Walid ibn al-Mughira, one of their leaders, took courage and began to demolish part of the wall. He said, “Allah does not destroy th...
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