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

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  • @AC-kh4vp
    @AC-kh4vp Před 2 lety +699

    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
      @hassanwaqar1883 Před 2 lety +50

      Allah Hu akbar

    • @slymarbo4046
      @slymarbo4046 Před 2 lety +7

      The stampedes at mecca?

    • @slymarbo4046
      @slymarbo4046 Před 2 lety +7

      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
      @slymarbo4046 Před 2 lety +6

      @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
      @kgdangar2 Před 2 lety +18

      @L N well said

  • @richmahogany1710
    @richmahogany1710 Před 2 lety +628

    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
      @keptick Před 2 lety +52

      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
      @Axonteer Před 2 lety +32

      He is more hard organizing than hard working.

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  Před 2 lety +98

      Credit due to all my writers and editors :)

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  Před 2 lety +69

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

    • @slavkopejic3140
      @slavkopejic3140 Před 2 lety +49

      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.

  • @mohussain1615
    @mohussain1615 Před 2 lety +302

    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
      @bvc1922 Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @RBJZ
      @RBJZ Před 2 lety +12

      @HeathenMassiah pagan

    • @ezazahmed8379
      @ezazahmed8379 Před 2 lety +2

      @HeathenMassiah what are you even on about?

    • @oneandonly753
      @oneandonly753 Před 2 lety +12

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

    • @mohammadfaizan2814
      @mohammadfaizan2814 Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @saifsid5634
    @saifsid5634 Před 2 lety +97

    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
      @victor256in Před 11 měsíci +3

      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
      @xOneEyedGhoul Před 10 měsíci +3

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

    • @victor256in
      @victor256in Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@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
      @SahaMomo Před 9 měsíci

      @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
      @AzelVonAzrael Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@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
    @warakanda7356 Před 2 lety +118

    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
      @foysollee750 Před 2 lety

      suck at !!

    • @MrCosmin94
      @MrCosmin94 Před 2 lety

      Lies

    • @moosa9850
      @moosa9850 Před 2 lety +6

      AMEEN ya RABB

    • @May3yad
      @May3yad Před 2 lety +4

      @@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
      @saraengnoite6766 Před 2 lety

      Amiiine🌺

  • @infinitecontent8001
    @infinitecontent8001 Před rokem +18

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

  • @RPMhunter
    @RPMhunter Před 2 lety +120

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

  • @Natty-01
    @Natty-01 Před 2 lety +35

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

  • @ffffoundit3198
    @ffffoundit3198 Před 2 lety +161

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

    • @abraryousuf6687
      @abraryousuf6687 Před 2 lety +33

      compulsory if physically, financially and mentally capable of doing so

    • @redlazytomato
      @redlazytomato Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @ffffoundit3198
      @ffffoundit3198 Před 2 lety +53

      @@redlazytomato go hate somewhere else..

    • @AC-mp7cx
      @AC-mp7cx Před 2 lety +4

      @@redlazytomato bruh no.

    • @user-pv3tf4wy3t
      @user-pv3tf4wy3t Před 2 lety +27

      @@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).

  • @yaaseenabrahams5847
    @yaaseenabrahams5847 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @rain-yg6lt
    @rain-yg6lt Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @Chatterscompany
    @Chatterscompany Před 2 lety +112

    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

  • @francislightsey7870
    @francislightsey7870 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @haso6666on
    @haso6666on Před 2 lety +12

    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

  • @Rizwan-Ali
    @Rizwan-Ali Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @pmattox2288
    @pmattox2288 Před 2 lety +68

    Been curious about this one for awhile thanks Simon!

  • @monitoot
    @monitoot Před 2 lety +23

    🕋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) .

  • @jacobmarkham2162
    @jacobmarkham2162 Před 2 lety +29

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

    • @gentleken7864
      @gentleken7864 Před 2 lety

      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
    @Abbatyya Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for making such a nice video with no hatred

  • @nhrahat188
    @nhrahat188 Před 2 lety +120

    As a muslim I can say you did well in explaining

  • @trj1442
    @trj1442 Před 2 lety +3

    Another great episode. Thankyou.

  • @cobaltfoxpaw945
    @cobaltfoxpaw945 Před 2 lety +21

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

  • @sultansh6713
    @sultansh6713 Před 2 lety

    Great job, thanks for your time & efforts

  • @jurnalmerahnakia3292
    @jurnalmerahnakia3292 Před 2 lety

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

  • @annconover1277
    @annconover1277 Před 2 lety +74

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

  • @nasirilyas834
    @nasirilyas834 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you Simon for this 🙏

  • @strivingtoo7669
    @strivingtoo7669 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for your open mindedness and clear explanations

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 Před 2 lety +1

    Great research! Did not know all this about Mecca.

  • @johnnysocket76
    @johnnysocket76 Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @devinmccombs2341
      @devinmccombs2341 Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @mohamadnuriman4815
      @mohamadnuriman4815 Před 2 lety +1

      @@devinmccombs2341 😂

  • @acacius9903
    @acacius9903 Před 2 lety +8

    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.

  • @adeelkiet
    @adeelkiet Před 2 lety

    Can't get enough of your videos! brilliant work

  • @polycare
    @polycare Před 2 lety

    excellent and very interesting video thanks for sharing but would have liked to see more of the surround areas outside of the kaba area

  • @azizmegbel6907
    @azizmegbel6907 Před 2 lety +24

    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.
      @user-AA. Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @ra7ma090 Před 2 lety +1

      Yup seems intentional to me

    • @alhabtoormotors4221
      @alhabtoormotors4221 Před 2 lety

      Qaramata were horrible

  • @abgaming5267
    @abgaming5267 Před 2 lety +18

    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
      @Ahmed-Bin-Koshari Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @acbacbacbacbacb
      @acbacbacbacbacb Před rokem

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

    • @abgaming5267
      @abgaming5267 Před rokem

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

    • @acbacbacbacbacb
      @acbacbacbacbacb Před rokem

      @@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
      @abgaming5267 Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @abhishanu1
    @abhishanu1 Před 2 lety

    I love your channel, and you have inspired me with your dedication, thank you for giving me the pump I needed to continue my entrepreneurship.

  • @JS-pb6gb
    @JS-pb6gb Před 2 lety +1

    Suggestion maybe do a video of the Abraj al Bait towers, near the great mosque and most expensive skyscraper in the world.
    Great video btw

  • @kieronwelman4954
    @kieronwelman4954 Před 2 lety +109

    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
      @megaprojects9649  Před 2 lety +31

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

    • @MisterKnightly
      @MisterKnightly Před 2 lety +17

      @@megaprojects9649 Don't you dare stop.

    • @samsignorelli
      @samsignorelli Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel Před 2 lety +4

      I think he once mentioned he works with a team

    • @vulpes7079
      @vulpes7079 Před 2 lety +3

      There's 24 hours in a day :)

  • @silentvoiceinthedark5665
    @silentvoiceinthedark5665 Před 2 lety +14

    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
      @Mirsab Před 2 lety +3

      Humans adapt, we get used to things.

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @abdullahalkhateeb1871
      @abdullahalkhateeb1871 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @SerTempleton Před 2 lety

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

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel Před 2 lety

      @@SerTempleton ELECTRICITY FREE MY ASS!!!

  • @BF109G4
    @BF109G4 Před 2 lety

    What a huge project. Keep the good work my friend

  • @beyondsingularity628
    @beyondsingularity628 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @bb1786
      @bb1786 Před rokem +1

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

  • @ebinadam2579
    @ebinadam2579 Před 2 lety +45

    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
      @z.8919 Před 2 lety +8

      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
      @MohamedMohamed-tr2rz Před 2 lety

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @michaelsomerville6180
    @michaelsomerville6180 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @matthewcombs5387
    @matthewcombs5387 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent job Simon!

  • @UnknownSend3r
    @UnknownSend3r Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @abdulrazakhajimokhtar6205
    @abdulrazakhajimokhtar6205 Před 2 lety +467

    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
      @aadpiraat7126 Před 2 lety +12

      You do know it's not them right

    • @kammiah7428
      @kammiah7428 Před 2 lety +37

      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 CZcams.

    • @gravity9999
      @gravity9999 Před 2 lety +3

      @@kammiah7428 well mate u couldnt just going out there saying some shit and say its true I could say unicorns exist and thats nothing different from ur claim , bring me the historical evidence that supports ur claim which those in this pictures are ismael and hager

    • @azizabdiwali3364
      @azizabdiwali3364 Před 2 lety +34

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

    • @azizabdiwali3364
      @azizabdiwali3364 Před 2 lety +26

      @@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.

  • @blackburn7901
    @blackburn7901 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @efficaciousuave
    @efficaciousuave Před 2 lety

    wow man you speak so fast i had go back 10 seconds several times!!! it was like i was taking my English exam again! We had these audio clips in our online exams where we listen to it and answer the questions. Phew! BTW highly informative video. thanks!

  • @moizurrahman7409
    @moizurrahman7409 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @alialhasani4647
    @alialhasani4647 Před 2 lety +15

    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
      @ZeshanAhmedNY Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @alialhasani4647
      @alialhasani4647 Před 2 lety +1

      @@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
      @ra7ma090 Před 2 lety

      @@alialhasani4647 damn

    • @ausatali3558
      @ausatali3558 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @bilalkhanmuhammadzai3340
      @bilalkhanmuhammadzai3340 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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

  • @bluegold1026
    @bluegold1026 Před 2 lety +12

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

    • @muhannadalqafari1850
      @muhannadalqafari1850 Před 2 lety

      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
      @muhannadalqafari1850 Před 2 lety

      You are absolutely right he didn’t. Sorry 😅

  • @xilici
    @xilici Před 2 lety

    *Beautiful. Bewitching!* ❤️

  • @kommandantgalileo
    @kommandantgalileo Před 2 lety +2

    Do a video on the Soyuz program or the Soyuz rocket/R-7 Semyorka, it's a 60+ year story of success and failures, firsts good and bad, gulags and freedom, great story, you really should do a video on it.

  • @NuclearMango.
    @NuclearMango. Před 2 lety +13

    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.

  • @MargoMB19
    @MargoMB19 Před 2 lety +14

    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
      @ziggurat-builder8755 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @jokuvaan5175
      @jokuvaan5175 Před 2 lety

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

    • @AC-kh4vp
      @AC-kh4vp Před 2 lety +7

      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
      @amazingsoul569 Před 2 lety +6

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

    • @javaidnasir6633
      @javaidnasir6633 Před 2 lety +3

      @@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.

  • @maxd3028
    @maxd3028 Před 2 lety

    Exceptionally informative ☝💯👏🌎💕🌹

  • @abubakrrauf1691
    @abubakrrauf1691 Před 2 lety

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

  • @MohamedMohamed-tr2rz
    @MohamedMohamed-tr2rz Před 2 lety +3

    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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @mayoite160
    @mayoite160 Před 2 lety +69

    - 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
      @zafarsyed6437 Před 2 lety +3

      True

    • @Amin.Ashraf
      @Amin.Ashraf Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @mbn9672
      @mbn9672 Před 2 lety +13

      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
      @Amin.Ashraf Před 2 lety +9

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

    • @mbn9672
      @mbn9672 Před 2 lety +11

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

  • @ashiqurrahman8830
    @ashiqurrahman8830 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video

  • @ahmd-mi9964
    @ahmd-mi9964 Před 2 lety

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

  • @MuslimTours
    @MuslimTours Před 2 lety +3

    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

  • @azargelin
    @azargelin Před 2 lety +4

    Do one on the great man made river by Qadafi in Libya, xost more then 20 billon and brings water from the biggest underground aquifer throung several thousand of concrete pipes

  • @sirloin6856
    @sirloin6856 Před rokem

    A really well-researched video

  • @arqammanzoor3057
    @arqammanzoor3057 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @JohnnyWednesday
    @JohnnyWednesday Před 2 lety +46

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

    • @TheRareVideosXL
      @TheRareVideosXL Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @JohnnyWednesday
      @JohnnyWednesday Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @TheRareVideosXL
      @TheRareVideosXL Před 2 lety +2

      @@JohnnyWednesday Enjoy bro. :)

    • @zeinwahab9986
      @zeinwahab9986 Před 2 lety +4

      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
      @JohnnyWednesday Před 2 lety +2

      @@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 :)

  • @MitchCyan
    @MitchCyan Před 2 lety +4

    The Abraj Al Bait is an incredible building.

    • @thatone1280
      @thatone1280 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @danish_mohammed
      @danish_mohammed Před 2 lety +1

      Agree very beautiful

  • @h3w45
    @h3w45 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @techboy95
    @techboy95 Před rokem +1

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

  • @RayLabs
    @RayLabs Před 2 lety +18

    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
      @zunaidparker Před 2 lety +11

      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
      @TwentyNinerR Před 2 lety +5

      That would be a Megaprojects video on its own.

    • @sibericusthefrosty9950
      @sibericusthefrosty9950 Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @chrishartanto4238
      @chrishartanto4238 Před 2 lety +1

      Logistics? Sounds like Wendover territory.

  • @jadeskye6755
    @jadeskye6755 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @mohdnizarmohdnizar9525

    Good Informative Video

  • @strikeoofuzzy5081
    @strikeoofuzzy5081 Před 2 lety

    Simon should get millions of viewers and subscribers..

  • @alees9344
    @alees9344 Před 2 lety +5

    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).

  • @Threegnito
    @Threegnito Před 2 lety +9

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

  • @GoldenEagle313
    @GoldenEagle313 Před 2 lety

    Very interesting and informative 👍

  • @AliA-st7bf
    @AliA-st7bf Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Simon , excellent work am thump up all the way.
    Just to add some history of the holy mosque.
    Adam the father of human race , build the Kabba and warship God in that spot.
    According to the prophet Adams grave is in one cave at the mountain of Makkah and there are many.
    Ibraheem rebuild the Kabba with Ismaeal, all main prophets made Hajj.
    The place also was the meeting point of Adam and Eve at mountain Arafat.
    One comment I hope you consider it of removing the half chest naked for the representation of Hajar !
    Thank you for your great work and unique presentation

  • @BruceVial
    @BruceVial Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @abdallayoussef1202
    @abdallayoussef1202 Před 2 lety +18

    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
      @ra7ma090 Před 2 lety +1

      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

  • @moamenhelmy9510
    @moamenhelmy9510 Před 2 lety

    Great video
    Thanks

  • @GOLD3NShow
    @GOLD3NShow Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @strifelord5239
    @strifelord5239 Před 2 lety +4

    Zamzam is an absolute miracle

  • @l.b4723
    @l.b4723 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @SKCAAR
    @SKCAAR Před 2 lety

    this is really fascinating stuff

  • @user-dt9jr3db7d
    @user-dt9jr3db7d Před 2 lety

    Simon whistler you the MAN

  • @hamzaferoz6162
    @hamzaferoz6162 Před 2 lety +3

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

  • @ahmadabualhaj6224
    @ahmadabualhaj6224 Před 2 lety +3

    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

  • @noobnoob8138
    @noobnoob8138 Před 2 lety

    Great video. Maybe do one on the Hajj Terminal?

  • @Nh_lion8168
    @Nh_lion8168 Před 2 lety +2

    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.

  • @ShelleyScreen
    @ShelleyScreen Před 2 lety +3

    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.

  • @tophers3756
    @tophers3756 Před 2 lety +15

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

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  Před 2 lety +17

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

    • @dreddfan01
      @dreddfan01 Před 2 lety +1

      @@megaprojects9649 a very diplomatic answer there 😁👍

    • @MrCosmin94
      @MrCosmin94 Před 2 lety

      @@megaprojects9649 Respect. Big 🧠

  • @karlpower5217
    @karlpower5217 Před 2 lety +2

    Hello maybe look up the forbbiton place video on here it's a common mistake made by many people it was not Jerusalem but a city in Jordan and the kaba was moved

  • @AdamL1411
    @AdamL1411 Před měsícem

    great video very interesting i love learning about other religions and faiths

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um Před 2 lety +21

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

    • @midoevil7
      @midoevil7 Před 2 lety

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

  • @jb76489
    @jb76489 Před 2 lety +17

    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

    • @TrollogyExpert
      @TrollogyExpert Před 2 lety +6

      I get what you are saying and as a non-Muslim I don't have skin in the game, but I'm pretty sure a thousand years ago there were still people selling food and shelter in close proximity to the side to the pilgrims. Also, I didn't know "five guys" have franchising outside the USA.

    • @evilkidd174
      @evilkidd174 Před 2 lety +8

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

    • @jb76489
      @jb76489 Před 2 lety +2

      @@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
      @driedbrainfreeze2149 Před 2 lety +1

      Absolutely terrible

    • @driedbrainfreeze2149
      @driedbrainfreeze2149 Před 2 lety +2

      @@evilkidd174 bacon hummus?😄😄

  • @TheEvilCommenter
    @TheEvilCommenter Před 2 lety +2

    Good video 👍

  • @MohamedShou
    @MohamedShou Před 2 lety +1

    Wow Mashallah I’m impressed with the explanation

  • @zafarsyed6437
    @zafarsyed6437 Před 2 lety +13

    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
      @seanriopel3132 Před 2 lety +2

      2:30 He did mention Jerusalem

    • @zafarsyed6437
      @zafarsyed6437 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @dannydetonator
      @dannydetonator Před 2 lety

      @@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
      @jasmikko Před 2 lety

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

    • @ismailahmed8435
      @ismailahmed8435 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @Brownyman
    @Brownyman Před 2 lety +5

    The Kaa'ba could be a cool Side Projects video.
    Though looking too deeply into monotheism's connection to black cubes might get you into trouble.

    • @yahyaaahmed8274
      @yahyaaahmed8274 Před rokem

      We dont worship kaabah its just direction that we face

  • @foxtailedcritter
    @foxtailedcritter Před 2 lety

    How many channels do you have?!?!!
    I keep finding more everyday.

    • @sharonb3939
      @sharonb3939 Před 2 lety

      11 totally channels but Simon ain't gonna stop anytime soon

  • @LM-gl1cf
    @LM-gl1cf Před 2 lety

    thank you