Masjid al-Haram & The Holy Kaaba

The holiest sanctuary on Earth, destination of Tawaf, and Qibla of over two billion Muslims worldwide.

Content Standard: Authenticated and verified by Mufti Tariq Masood (Hanafi Scholar Board) (September 2026).

Hanafi Primary Reference

Historical Background & Quranic / Seerah Context

Built by Ibrahim (AS) and Ismail (AS) under divine command. Blessed focal point of prayer, where one prayer equals 100,000 elsewhere.

✓Enter with the right foot reciting the Masjid entrance dua
✓Begin Tawaf from the Hajar al-Aswad line with Istilam (pointing or kissing if feasible without crowding)
✓Perform 2 rakats behind Maqam Ibrahim or anywhere in the Haram upon completing Tawaf
✓Drink Zamzam while standing, facing Qibla, with heartfelt supplication
✓Perform Sa’i between Safa and Marwa beginning with Dhikr of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:158)

✗Pushing, shoving, or harming other worshippers to touch the Kaaba or black stone
✗Touching parts of the Kaaba cloth or walls seeking blessings other than the Rukn al-Yamani and Hajar al-Aswad
✗Raising voices in unison during Tawaf in a way that disturbs other worshippers

Walking Effort:

Moderate

Distance from Sanctuary:

0 km from central Haram

Best Time to Visit:

Late night (1:00 AM - 4:00 AM) or midday between Zuhr and Asr for lowest crowd densities

Nusuk Permit Required:

Yes (Book via Nusuk Portal)

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Fully wheelchair accessible ramps

October Value Umrah (10 Days)

October 2026 • Economy

October Standard Umrah (10 & 14 Days)

October 2026 • Standard