The Great Mosque of Mecca: The Largest (And Holiest) Mosque in the World

[@richmahogany1]

This guy is the most hard working creator I've seen on youtube and I'm obsessed with youtube. He's got like 10 channels and he puts long well-produced videos out for each of them every week. Madness.

[@keptick]

He has a whole team behind him but yea, the level of organization to get all this stuff out on a schedule is pretty amazing

[@Axonteer]

He is more hard organizing than hard working.

[@megaprojects9649]

Credit due to all my writers and editors :)

[@megaprojects9649]

@@Axonteer Preach. I swear my day is mostly organising, followed by presenting.

[@slavkopejic3140]

It's a vicious circle, he needs all the channels to earn enough money for his cocaine addiction and he needs all the cocaine to single-handedly present on all of his channels.

[@AC-kh4vp]

I can see in the comments people anxious about the large number of people.. masjid al haram is a sanctuary. As a Muslim I know as soon as I've entered into the haram I need to be extra careful not to do any wrong even pushing someone out the way. We all remind each other of patience. So Hence millions of people can gather knowing it's a sanctuary. The one place in the world where rich poor all skin colours and ethnicities are wearing the same clothes. Theres no way to tell who's a millionaire and who's poor. The black person stands next to the white one shoulder to shoulder humbled before their Lord.

[@hassanwaqar1883]

Allah Hu akbar

[@slymarbo4046]

The stampedes at mecca?

[@slymarbo4046]

On 24 September 2015, an event described as a "crush and stampede" caused deaths estimated at well over 2,000 people, suffocated or crushed during the annual Hajj

[@slymarbo4046]

@L N I could care less I have no urge to go to mecca like I have absolutely zero urge to go inside any temple or Church. Just pointing out that people do shove and push As above friend said it doesn't happen.

[@kgdangar2]

@L N well said

[@Cousin-Barnabus]

The Grand Mosque of Mecca is truly awe inspiring, a spectacular vision to behold. Also please make a video on the Holy City of Medina which is also a vast, breathtaking and profound place to visit.

[@bvc1922]

@HeathenMassiah spreading the teaching of Jesus like that?😂 keep it up. This is how Christian’s represent their religion 🤭wow

[@RBJZ]

@HeathenMassiah pagan

[@ezazahmed8379]

@HeathenMassiah what are you even on about?

[@Razoroid]

@HeathenMassiah Why are you laughing at your own joke dude. Insecure much?.

[@mohammadfaizan2814]

@HeathenMassiah Jesus pbuh was circumcised 👀 come back when you've actually learned something kid

[@ffffoundit3198]

Hajj Is not compulsory expect to those who can handle it, financially & physically.

[@abraryousuf6687]

compulsory if physically, financially and mentally capable of doing so

[@redlazytomato]

Compulsary to make saudi arabia rich, very unique business model.

[@ffffoundit3198]

@@redlazytomato go hate somewhere else..

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@redlazytomato bruh no.

[@عزامالعتيبي-ح6ض]

@@redlazytomato That’s absolutely wrong, the amount of money Saudi Arabia puts in Makkah and Almadinah is so much more than what they got, in fact Saudi Arabia gets nothing from the pilgrimage, the investors Saudis and non Saudis are the ones who get the money, Saudi Arabia benefits is in Airlines and flourishing in markets, if you see the stats in the pilgrimage 2019 KSA gave 40 open heart surgery, 1140 heart catheter, 3328 dialysis, and so much more alllllll freeeee, apart from security, management of this great number of Muslims in a small area 350000 human worked that year volunteers and others payed from KSA many new buildings, carpets, floor that can stand heat renewed every year, and so much morh actually for all this Saudi Arabia should indeed take money for everything. clean your heart brother and educate yourself more, and take informations from the resources as Allah says: (O you who believe! If a sinner comes to you with any news, investigate, lest you harm some people out of ignorance, and you become regretful for what you have done).

[@saifsid5634]

To my non Muslim, Those who think we worship that black square cube, are completely wrong. That black cube is only a symbol of direction, that we all muslims bow down to. It could be of any space and size.

[@victor256in]

To my muslim: For those you consider Kafirs, or infidels, their faith (including idols) is just their symbol of their personal way of recognizing the manifestation of the supreme Lord. It points the in the direction of heaven.

[@xOneEyedGhoul]

@@victor256in except we pray to that direction because god told us to...

[@victor256in]

@@xOneEyedGhoul I know. God all told us various things in various language in different parts, of the world and expected us not to respectful with others- and not treat the other as the infidel.

[@SahaMomo]

@victor256in first of all kaffir is simply the name given to non-Muslims just like how Christians call non-Christians infidels how the jews call non-jews goyim. As for idols, they can't be considered just a symbol if they admit to be worshipping the idol itself.

[@AzelVonAzrael]

​@@victor256inand? To them their faith and to us our faith? So what's the problem? Is it the word kafirs? Well they are? A kafir means someone who doesn't believe in God. What's the problem with that? We are also "kafirs" according to them.

[@warakanda7356]

May Allah SWT guide those who reverted to Islam, to the true teaching of Islam and being an obedient Muslim, will grant them and all the Ummah with a place in Jannah. Aamiin..

[@foysollee750]

suck at !!

[@MrCosmin94]

Lies

[@moosa9850]

AMEEN ya RABB

[@May3yad3]

@@MrCosmin94 Prophecy about the Muslims in the Old Testament Isaiah 42:11 Let the wilderness and its towns raise their voices ( thats the call of the prayer ) ( Athan ) Let them shout from mountaintops 42:11 that's Muslims during pilgrimage to Mecca google image ( day of Arafat ) ( Sela mountain ) mentioned in Isaiah 42:11 is in ( Madina ) city of prophet Mohamad ( Google map it ) ( kedar ) mentioned in Isaiah 42:11 that's the arabs kedar is the 2nd son of Ishmael son of Abraham mentioned In Genesis 25:13 Ezekiel 27:21 Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers; they did business with you in lambs, rams and goats. Genesis 25:13 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, listed in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, ( Kedar ) , Adbeel, Mibsam Fb messenger eyadmayy

[@saraengnoite6766]

Amiiine🌺

[@infinitecontent8001]

This not only fascinating history, but an impressive feat of architecture and engineering!!!

[@RPMhunter]

As a long follower of this channel AND a Muslim, I enjoyed this episode a lot.

[@rimacalid6557]

Love your body armor ☝️

[@DominatorSAYEM]

Same here

[@Natty-01]

Simon Whistler is himself a Megaproject. The most hardworking human being on KZbin

[@Chatterscompany]

Few months back I would never have guessed just how big part of my life would this and associated channels become. Thanks Simon and gang

[@megaprojects9649]

Thanks for watching :)

[@rain-yg6lt]

The only guy on KZbin who can simultaneously run 10 quality YT channels! Well done Simon, appreciate the content!

[@pmattox2288]

Been curious about this one for awhile thanks Simon!

[@yaaseenabrahams5847]

12:18 - ''Do not count against them'' - Very very true..well done again Simon

[@abdulrazakhajimokhtar6205]

It would be much appreciated if you could remove the picture of Hagar and Ismael. Hagar picture is also very inappropriate. Muslims dislike degradation of holy figures. We hold them in a very high respect and will never portray them in any paintings, moreover in a very inappropriate one.

[@aadpiraat7126]

You do know it's not them right

[@kammiah7428]

Um it's not them and let's not be extreme. If you fear you will end up worshipping the picture then you shouldn't be watching KZbin.

[@azizabdiwali3364]

​@@aadpiraat7126 it doesnt matter if its them or not its disrespectful to both of them and its also forbidden by the god.

[@azizabdiwali3364]

@@kammiah7428 no one is worshipping them its a thing that is forbidden by god to depict anyone in a drawing. also it doesnt help the fact that ismail was and honored prophet of god and hajar is one of the most honorable woman in history according to islam.

[@kingsadig]

Hes not a muslim its not haram for him to do it you should worry about yourself brother dont impose your views on ppl who aren't even muslim sallam

[@nhrahat188]

As a muslim I can say you did well in explaining

[@ebinadam2579]

And [mention] when We made the House [i.e., the Kaʿbah] a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform ṭawāf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]." [2:125] And [mention] when Abraham said, "My Lord, make this a secure city and provide its people with fruits - whoever of them believes in Allah and the Last Day." [Allah] said, "And whoever disbelieves - I will grant him enjoyment for a little; then I will force him to the punishment of the Fire, and wretched is the destination." [2:126] And [mention] when Abraham was raising the foundations of the House and [with him] Ishmael, [saying], "Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed , you are the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. [2:127] Saheeh international

[@z.8919]

This is also mentioned in the bible : "Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; even the autumn rain covers it with pools" Christians till this day are not sure of what Baca means but we know because it is mentioned in the Quran: Surah Aali 'Imran 96. The first house established for humanity is the one in Bekkah-full of blessings, and guidance for humanity. baca = macca

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@haso6666on]

I sincerely congratulate you on this beautiful and impartial report and this great effort you made to convey an honest, neutral, historical, accurate and interesting picture. Thank you from my heart from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

[@cobaltfoxpaw945]

Ofc Simon would make a new channel, I'm not even surprised

[@megaprojects9649]

;D

[@JeedM]

I am from Makkah, my ancestors were all from Makkah and we've lived near Masjid Al Haram in Misfala and Bat'ha Quraysh for about 1500 years. I think going through the ancient history of the Haram you missed a few key moments like when the Kaaba was destroyed, when the black stone was stolen then returned, and didn't cover Juhaiman's story through multiple lenses. There's also commending action from King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia, who unified prayer time, as Maliki, Hanafi, Hanbali, and Shafii Muslims all had different corners and prayed under different imams. This was ended in the era of King Abdulaziz, and it was decreed that prayer in Makkah would be unified. The truth is that there are many accounts, and we don't know exactly what happened during the siege. But this was a lot more than a group of people trying to overthrow the government. This was a group claiming to have found the Mahdi, a figure signaling that the antichrist and Christ himself are now among us. This was dangerously threatening to the entire world, not just Saudi Arabia. Also Hajj stampedes were common every year. I had picked out bodies myself when volunteering in 2006 and 2007. This was because many would come to Makkah illegally and would come in numbers Makkah could not handle, and this is why Saudi Arabia has become a lot more strict with Hajj permits, offering it for free but in limited numbers to control the crowds. And a final point: Muslims generally do not approve of pictures or illustrations of religious figures, including Hagar. We would greatly appreciate if you don't use Eurocentric paintings to depict religious figures in the context of Islam.

[@annconover1277]

Can you do an episode on the Smithsonian on here or on sideprojects?

[@archstanton6102]

Yes. Was there on Saturday

[@megaprojects9649]

I think I actually have that one in production somewhere! :)

[@abgaming5267]

It's so funny how the French security forces were mentioned when no one was talking about Pakistan security doing the main steps in tackling the gruesome moment

[@Ahmed-Bin-Koshari]

French and Pakistan officers did help Saudi officers in plan making But executing the plan was 100% Saudi people

[@acbacbacbacbacb]

no pak all didnt do anything. it was the saudis and with the support of the french. stay mad😂😂😂

[@abgaming5267]

@@acbacbacbacbacb calling me mad when you're copying pasting the same statement 😂 it shows who's really mad.

[@acbacbacbacbacb]

@@abgaming5267 im doing this to spread the truth. pak didn't do anything. they literally lost 7 wars against india😂 why would the saudis take the pak's?

[@abgaming5267]

@@acbacbacbacbacb obvs a jealous Indian wdy expect 😂. Bro you guys learn your fake history from fiction movies that are obsessed with pakistan. How can we guys take you serious when you beg every country to recognise you because you guys wanna jump in to the hype of liberalism.

[@jacobmarkham2162]

I find myself just pre-liking any video Simon puts out. Keep up the great work Simon!

[@gentleken7864]

I find myself feeling bad we he does a video about an atrocity or awful world event, and he says 'well, I'm not going to ask you if you enjoyed that video' and I realise that I did enjoy it. I can only assume that makes me a bad person.

[@Abbatyya]

Thanks for making such a nice video with no hatred

[@kieronwelman4954]

Simon. Do you just have the most insane streamlined system where even when sitting on like 20 active channels as the main presenter you can just add a new one like it yeah why not

[@megaprojects9649]

Pretty much. I'm not even close to the maximum I could make.

[@MisterKnightly]

@@megaprojects9649 Don't you dare stop.

[@samsignorelli]

@@megaprojects9649 Dude....when do you have time to BREATHE??

[@iamsheel]

I think he once mentioned he works with a team

[@vulpes7079]

There's 24 hours in a day :)

[@abdallayoussef1202]

9:02 I mean not necessarily to those who challenge the ruling family, what would you except should’ve been the penalty for those who committed violence in the holiest place for Muslims where as you said violence isn’t permitted in sight even with trees you don’t have politicalize everything, and if you think the royal family should’ve stepped down and you think that would’ve been better for Saudi Arabia keep in mind those insurgents weren’t gonna support your western views either it is a matter of culture and religion it’s not about oppression

[@ra7ma090]

Exactly what i was gonna say 👌 It's always political and or personal with almost every westerner When it comes to other religions or races ,they see everything from their own narrow perspective

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

With the average temp so high and the extent to which AC would be required I was wondering what the energy consumption would be to run such a place. This leads me to another thought about what it must have been like hundreds of years ago when you had to walk or ride on a camel to get there and there was no AC.

[@Mirsab]

Humans adapt, we get used to things.

[@iamsheel]

They traveled for months in the desert. They have been forced to adapt

[@abdullahalkhateeb1871]

Btw the stones in Kaaba is made from a France marbel which when it’s hot the floor is cold and when it’s cold the floor is hot

[@SerTempleton]

Electricity is free in Saudi Arabia. It's the oil capital of the world.

[@iamsheel]

@@SerTempleton ELECTRICITY FREE MY ASS!!!

[@alees9344]

I have visited this mosque, truly the best place on earth, everyone is consumed with their soul black or white rich or poor you will feel no difference just connected in belief to one God (Allah which means one God in Arabic).

[@strivingtoo7669]

Thank you for your open mindedness and clear explanations

[@nasirilyas834]

Thank you Simon for this 🙏

[@actualfrog]

the only place where millions can be in 1 place and there are no fights breaking out, everything is smooth

[@mayoite160]

- actually, there have been darker periods in its history: Umayyad forces assaulted the city in 683, during which a catapult strike shattered the Black Stone, while Qarmatians actually took it away for 23 years, in 930 - the Saudi expansions not only destroyed Ottoman-era structures but even historical sites from the very 1st generation of Islam - the Saudi royal family's private skyscrapers have effectively restricted the further expansion of the mosque in that direction

[@zafarsyed6437]

True

[@Amin.Ashraf]

It should've have an independent council to oversee the expansion or reservation for Mecca. But that will create a different problems.

[@mbn9672]

Why does an ottoman era fortress matter when it restricts the expansion of the mosque, the hajj welcomes more and more pilgrims each year, do you want a stampede?

[@Amin.Ashraf]

@@mbn9672 maybe because it was the largest Islamic empire. A monument from its day certainly have historical value.

[@mbn9672]

@@Amin.Ashraf that’s a meaningless reason compared to expanding the mosque to accommodate more pilgrims but whatever.

[@techboy95]

Inshaallah I have made the intention to travel to Mecca for umrah and the closer the date comes I am getting so incredibly excited

[@isallowed6293]

Did you go there?

[@alialhasani4647]

French commandos didn't go to Makkah , they went to the nearby city of Taif, their role was training Saudi intelligence officers to use special types of tactical explosives to be used inside the Mosque without causing unnecessary damage. All those who went into the Mosque were Saudis.

[@ZeshanAhmedNY]

You seem to conveniently leave out the Pakistani Army who lead the special operations. Saudi Forces lmao please.

[@alialhasani4647]

@@ZeshanAhmedNY Pakistani Army which one? The one that lost Kashmir? Or is it the one that had Osama bin Laden living within the perimeter of a major military facility and the US special forces assassinated him without them knowing anything about anything.

[@ra7ma090]

@@alialhasani4647 damn

[@ausatali3558]

@@alialhasani4647 let me tell you a little secret. Everybody knew where Osama was all along, including Pakistan.

[@bilalkhanmuhammadzai3340]

@@alialhasani4647 I mean france throughout history has produced some of the best warriors and armies.I guess why Saudis arent getting training from the french now when they need it the most as getting laughed at by houthis.Also Pakistan never lost Kashmir it took a great chunk of it in an offensive.As for osama do you really think pakistan is that dumb

[@fllights76]

I love this Simon!!! Thank you for you and the teams ongoing efforts to educate and entertain daily. Just, thank you 🙏

[@johnnysocket76]

ANOTHER CHANNEL???????? The way you and your team grind is deeply inspiring to me!

[@devinmccombs2341]

Well when your main writer is chained to a radiator in the basement you tend to get high productivity

[@mohamadnuriman4815]

@@devinmccombs2341 😂

[@trj1442]

Another great episode. Thankyou.

[@acacius9903]

Eventhough there were far less people when I went for the Umrah (smaller pilgramage) there were still a huge amount of people when compared to other places in the world. Yet it felt like there was no one and I felt sooo at ease Alhamdoulillah. One of the best places on earth by far a long with Medina.

[@blackburn7901]

bro the ammount of detail in this is insane, really appreciate this video as a practicing muslim

[@NuclearMango.]

For those saying that it must stink to high heaven of body odor around the Kaaba, I'll just interject that it actually probably smells of frankincense. Many families hang all of their clean clothes in one room and then light frankincense. It permeates the clothes and, if memory serves, is a spiritual tradition and is used to purify the air and clothes against contagion. We spent a year and a half in Muscat, Oman at the American Embassy where we got to travel to several beautiful mosques, enjoy the hospitality of the Muslim Omani's and shop in incredible souks. I would love to go back there some day. They have a beautiful heritage and live in a land with some breathtaking views. As-Salaam-Alaikum.

[@beyondsingularity628]

Hope they expand the mosque even more. Queue to go there nowadays is crazy, up to 40 years or so in some countries.

[@bb1786]

That’s for Hajj ur talking about ! But to just make a visit you don’t need to wait u can go anytime

[@MohamedMohamed-tr2rz]

Sometimes I dream of the day I get to visit Masjid al Haram, Masjid al Nabawi, and Masjid al Aqsa and I see myself bursting in tears and kissing that blessed ground. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@moizurrahman7409]

A good detailed video but Would have appreciated if you hadn't added pictures of history figures in the video.

[@Rizwan-Ali]

this is so wonderful. thank God I found this channel. so nice graphics, info, and voice is also amazing. well done and sleep it up the amazing work.

[@GOLD3NShow]

Yet to mention the mind blowing, control of the crowds during Hajj, which people can be above 2 million as easy, the the low death rate of almost just 10,000 in all the history of hajj.

[@RayLabs]

Not sure which channel this should be in. But a program on the Logistics of the Haj would be interesting. I have been to Jedda several times, where most flights come in and it is expansive where they land and off load then take off (minimal fancy terminals, just tarmac and buses). And then there is where do you house and feed several million people who are visiting.

[@zunaidparker]

Upvoting this. Hajj logistics is insane and it's a miracle they pull it off every year. Not just Mecca either, it's the entire end to end Hajj including housing people in Mina and on Arafat in temporary tents and accommodation (not to mention ablution and toilet facilities), plus the transport and emergency services infrastructure required...it's a gargantuan undertaking.

[@TwentyNinerR]

That would be a Megaprojects video on its own.

[@sibericusthefrosty9950]

A KZbin channel named "Khanubis" tried answering the Logistics of Hajj.

[@chrishartanto4238]

Logistics? Sounds like Wendover territory.

[@UnknownSend3r]

Really glad that this has channel has covered Mecca, but would have been better if they were no pictures, especially the one that attempted to depict hajar and her son Ismail may peace be upon him.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

2:00 - Chapter 1 - The great mosque 4:30 - Chapter 2 - Early history 6:10 - Chapter 3 - Saudi arabia 7:15 - Chapter 4 - The seizure of the grand mosque 9:05 - Chapter 5 - The 2nd & 3rd expansions 10:25 - Chapter 6 - The meca crane collapse 11:35 - Chapter 7 - The future

[@MargoMB19]

omg just looking at the footage of so many people packed into that place at once is making me anxious. I can't even imagine.

[@ziggurat-builder8755]

Well large scale trampling to death events have happened before. Your anxiousness is justified.

[@jokuvaan5175]

Few gun shots in the crowd and...I don't even want imagine

[@AC-kh4vp]

Masjid al haram is a sanctuary. As a Muslim I know as soon as I've entered into the haram I need to be extra careful not to do any wrong even pushing someone out the way. We all remind each other of patience. So Hence millions of people can gather knowing it's a sanctuary. The one place in the world where rich poor all skin colours and ethnicities are wearing the same clothes. Theres no way to tell who's a millionaire and who's poor. The black person stands next to the white one shoulder to shoulder humbled before their Lord.

[@amazingsoul569]

I would choose that over any other event like Travis Scott concert etc.

[@javaidnasir6633]

@@jokuvaan5175 no guns are allowed in saudia for civilians, And they have very strict laws and swift punishment system, that's the reason why shops were mostly open and without owners no one dare to steal anything from those shops.

[@azizmegbel6907]

Some good info in this video, but I noticed that the only disasters related to the mosque mentioned were the ones under Saudi custodianship. Would’ve liked that you mentioned other major events like when the Ismaele Shia group, Al Qaramitah sacked the city and stole the black stone to the eastern province in the ninth century.

[@user-AA.]

In fairness to him, his channel is more engineering focused, not history, the ones you mentioned are too irrealivent to the topic (The ones he mentioned were civil engineers mistakes, and I don't know why he mention AL-Juhaiman, but understandubly he won't go over all of the history of the mosque).

[@ra7ma090]

Yup seems intentional to me

[@alhabtoormotors4221]

Qaramata were horrible

[@tophers3756]

I like to imagine what Brain Blaze Simon is thinking while reading these religion themed videos.

[@megaprojects9649]

I don't believe in any of it. But I do think this is an incredible building.

[@dreddfan01]

@@megaprojects9649 a very diplomatic answer there 😁👍

[@MrCosmin94]

@@megaprojects9649 Respect. Big 🧠

[@Threegnito]

Its not all negative with the “ruling family” u can hate them all u want but its a fact that saudis love them…

[@Rockfire0]

We Muslims believe that Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael rebuild the Kaaba walls on the same foundation on which Prophet Adam built the first place of worship on earth for God. Angel Gabriel showed prophet Abraham where those foundations were. That old structure was destroyed in the great flood in the time of Prophet Noah.

[@MuslimTours]

I like the work you have done. A lot of detail has been missed but its a good overview. My only criticism is the picture of Hajjar is extremely offensive

[@mansoorkhanjadoon1360]

I had the same thought

[@ozahmed4523]

Great research! Did not know all this about Mecca.

[@strifelord5239]

Zamzam is an absolute miracle

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@michaelsomerville6180]

I would love for Simon to do a video on underground nuclear tests

[@sirloin6856]

A really well-researched video

[@monitoot]

🕋It's also mentioned in the Bible in Psalms 84:3-6 ( ...my King and my God. How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!They are ever praising You. Selah .Blessed are those whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.As they pass through the Valley of Baca...) and in the Quran: { Surely the first Home laid down for mankind was indeed at Bakkah, (Another name of Makkah) a blessed (place) and a guidance to the worlds.} Translation of the meanings of Quran the last and final revelation from Allah the creator of all. (3:96). Scholars say it was first built by Adam (peace be upon him) and the rebuilt by Abraham (peace be upon him) .

[@matthewcombs5387]

Excellent job Simon!

[@MitchCyan]

The Abraj Al Bait is an incredible building.

[@thatone1280]

@The Imperishable Star what are you talking about it’s amazing

[@danish_mohammed]

Agree very beautiful

[@JohnnyWednesday]

Good choice! I may never be allowed to enter - but that doesn't mean I don't think it's utterly beautiful :)

[@TheRareVideosXL]

Non Muslims can go there now.There are KZbin videos of Makkah uploaded by Non Muslims too.Check Jason Billam's KZbin channel.

[@JohnnyWednesday]

@@TheRareVideosXL - That would be amazing! If I do go I swear I'll be as respectful as I can possibly muster :)

[@TheRareVideosXL]

@@JohnnyWednesday Enjoy bro. :)

[@zeinwahab9986]

Just remember to dress modestly (even for men), and make sure your body is clean and smells nice, (cleanliness is a thing in islam) and it's ok to wear perfume too.. And make sure to take off your shoes at before entering any mosques, and if you can, wash your feet first at the appropriate place (usually from the tap water) before entering.. And please do not say any 'bad words' or swear at people while inside the complex..

[@JohnnyWednesday]

@@zeinwahab9986 - Thank you, If I'm fortunate enough to see it? I shall do as you ask. I am a polite and respectful person in my current culture and I will make sure that I am polite and respectful by the standards of any faith or culture that are gracious enough to allow me to visit :)

[@ShelleyScreen]

Hagar was actually Abraham's concubine. She was originally his wife Sarah's maidservant; Sarah (at the time Sarai) "gave" her to Abraham (then Abram) so that he could father a child, as Sarah was too old to have children.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

0:52 A 4 million people capacity seems false. Wikipedia states “will be 2.5 million” once construction is fully complete.

[@danish_mohammed]

2.5 million is current figures the expansion id greater than the current mosque area

[@bluegold1026]

You should consider dedicating a vid to the Abraj al Bait Towers. They were a Mega Project all on their own too.

[@muhannadalqafari1850]

I’m not too confident but I’m pretty much sure he did one about them 😅 or that he talked about them when he talked about the tower in Jeddah.

[@muhannadalqafari1850]

You are absolutely right he didn’t. Sorry 😅

[@jurnalmerahnakia3292]

Biographic Megaproject you name it,Simon never failed to amazed me. Thank you.

[@jadeskye6755]

Was just thinking that Simon doesn't have enough channels.

[@ashiqurrahman8830]

Thank you for this video

[@Unkatietitled]

The subtitles at 1:48 are hillarious XD

[@prudencepineapple9448]

LOL...the Kabab!

[@dannydetonator]

😂Risking a fatwa, i'll never get that picture out of my head now.. Nearly makes sense

[@Pumpalevu]

Looks an amazing place! 😍

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

Can you do The Prophet's Mosque (al-Masjid an-Nabwi)? It's located in the city of Medina.

[@midoevil7]

I don't think it is a "mega project" in the scale of al-Masjid Al-Haram

[@BF109G4]

What a huge project. Keep the good work my friend

[@ahmadabualhaj6224]

I was there when I was child I will not forget how many peoples from a different backgrounds do the same thing praying for God most of them doesn't even know each other but they a same .no poor no rish

[@jb76489]

Fun fact, over looking the mosque is an enormous, garish clock tower that glows green. In the base of said tower, is a five guys burger joint. Said five guys does not sell bacon cheese burgers

[@evilkidd174]

@@TrollogyExpert it's not a Five Guys. It's Allah's Snack Bar.

[@jb76489]

@@TrollogyExpert it’s just funny for something so commercial and decidedly non-Muslim to be there And there are five guys in Australia,Belgium,Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, Kuwait, Netherlands, New Zealand, Italy, Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom

[@driedbrainfreeze2149]

Absolutely terrible

[@driedbrainfreeze2149]

@@evilkidd174 bacon hummus?😄😄

[@zunaidparker]

It would be bacon cheese burgers, but beef or turkey bacon, as it would be throughout the middle east.

[@sultansh6713]

Great job, thanks for your time & efforts

[@hamzaferoz6162]

In the 1979 operation some say that the GIGN led the operation from outside while the Pakistani SSG did the operation

[@Nh_is]

Great video !!! As a muslim I want to thank you for your hard work and correct information, just a slight thing I wanted to make clear, we muslims do not believe the illustrations in the video to be of the real prophets or in this case (Hagar) Abraham’s wife, or any illustrations depicting prophets/holy people to be real. And lastly we do not worship the Kaba, we worship Allah, the one and only true God.

[@MISHBASH]

As a Muslim I highly appreciate this video. Yet, we Muslims do not like representations of our mother Hajar like the one you attached.

[@MrCosmin94]

Hes not a muslim and he said he doesnt believe in any of the stuff he said in the video.

[@ridwanjani6323]

A little correction, Muslims don't worship Makka. Makka and its surrounding places are the birthplace of Islam so its fundamental for Muslims to visit this place atleast 1 time in their life time.

[@SerTempleton]

Thank you for sharing the "Holy Mosque" with the world but in Islam it's very disrespectful to depict prophets in images. The same extends to all the people who are significant figures in Islam especially when depicted in demeaning ways i.e naked or sexual ways. Please I urge you to respect that for our sake, if not for yours. Instead you can use calligraphy for each character or depictions where the people are replaced with light. They can be easily googled.

[@MrCosmin94]

No. People dont need to respect your fairy tales.

[@saeedlover2457]

@@MrCosmin94 than don’t comment here you full of hatred soul 😡

[@manik_abdallah]

@@MrCosmin94 Here are some fairy tales: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6qkg4OnaJqfeNk

[@truesay786]

The Alhambra in Spain , Taj Mahal next? The Golden ratio and Islamic geometric patterns.

[@marckyle5895]

3:26 Logically, the Black Stone is a meteorite. Nothing supernatural about that.

[@spearshaker7974]

Guess when u kiss or touch or is the supernatural part of the situation absorbs sin from soul or something like that turning it black. But then some may say it’s the morning star that fell from the crown and came to earth but it’s suppose to be green maybe.

[@shalupahwa4245]

Companion of the Islamic Prophet said, "You are just a stone neither can you benifit me nor can you harm me. I am even kissin you because my Prophet kissed you, and no muslim will ever worship you." (Tirmizi 860) It is just for the direction because if not this than every muslim will fall apart and would pray in different directions and there will be no unity in it, NOW EVERYONE PRAY AT 1 DIRECTION TO THE CREATOR..!!

[@muhammadmohaiminulislam7189]

Well, that's not considered to be "supernatural"(not having any special power or spiritual benefit), rather traditionally considered holy.

[@spearshaker7974]

@@muhammadmohaiminulislam7189 the rock has powers trust me to try and grab it and run away with it and watch it work it magic on ya.

[@muhammadmohaiminulislam7189]

@@spearshaker7974 Maybe for you..

[@dahmansbaihi3202]

What I like about the Kaaba is that all people are equal in front of the Kaaba, the poor next to the rich, and the white next to the black, the more they are equal before God.

[@doncarlos4931]

Simon u know Black stone come from heaven !.... It's really unique stone on earth !.....

[@LM-gl1cf]

thank you

[@BruceVial]

Brilliant to shine light on massive and unique buildings from different faiths.

[@ahmd-mi9964]

I've subscribed to into the shadows looks interesting, thanks.

[@kashyahmed9281]

It wasn’t just French it was Pakistani commandos who were also there with them

[@moamenhelmy9510]

Great video Thanks

[@Mirsab]

The Saudis should never have had the skyline built there IMO. It's a holy place not some New York city for the rich. They should have expanded the masjid equally on all sides IMO and made huge parks around it with trees and stuff

[@khairulhelmihashim2510]

they need money from wealthy pilgrims who want to stay at hotels close to Kaaba.

[@monmonfiasco6391]

They should limit like kilometer away the site or make a separate Tower for people who wants view on top instead of make separate building near the site

[@mashhoodalam198]

ok .... so where are you going to house the pilgrims in your park ??? you have to be realistic the reason why those buildings are tall is cuz of convenience and not to look like new york

[@danish_mohammed]

Its the need of hour may be 100 yrs back you would have told not to expand mosque in such a scale

[@user-dt9jr3db7d]

Simon whistler you the MAN

[@l.b4723]

I've been there to do Omra twice, and it's magical

[@arqammanzoor3057]

@megaprojects, you forgot the mentioned Ottoman expansion to the Kaaba and also involment of Pakistan SGS in the Seizure of Mecca

[@JJs_playground]

Of course Saudi Arabia wants to increase the amount of people attending Hajj. The pilgrimage brings in $12 billion USD or about 7% of Saudi Arabia's GDP.

[@Amri999]

and of course this money is going to offer the services, water, AC, food, and electricity and alot more

[@abubakrrauf1691]

Smashed it brother! If only you could do one on the life of the prophet

[@MoinKhan-py3yr]

Hi Simon, I respect you highly for making this video . However I must mention that it was the Pakistani army that helped Saudi Arbaia with the seizer of the kabba . Maybe you have misunderstood or didn't get the proper information However it was the Pakistani army . Really appreciate your work brother

[@SKCAAR]

this is really fascinating stuff

[@Jojo-hg9st]

100 billion+ dollar mosque

[@strikeoofuzzy5081]

Simon should get millions of viewers and subscribers..

[@zafarsyed6437]

Nicely done! Although with Mosque, you could've said "also known as Masjid" as you mentioned the name "Masjid Al-Haraam" later on. Also, could've mentioned to what site in Jerusalem was the original direction of prayer...

[@seanriopel3132]

2:30 He did mention Jerusalem

[@zafarsyed6437]

@@seanriopel3132 Yeah, but I meant specific site. Jerusalem isn't a small place. It was a specific spot that was the intention.

[@dannydetonator]

@@zafarsyed6437 Great, so here is comment section, a long standing medium to expand or correct the content for those, who can read. Where was the holiest place of islam originally? P.S. Jerusalem gives a bit of hope for humans, when all religions have some holy spot open without fighting there. Never mind politics, the vermin in the human nature.

[@jasmikko]

Masjid is just an arabic word for mosque. No need on keep using it when video is in english.

[@ismailahmed8435]

Well the original site muslims prayed towards was temple mount. The compound where you find the other mosques today.