The story of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the rebuilding of the Kaaba - in the Quran

According to the Quranic account, Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail were commanded by Allah to rebuild the Kaaba, which had been originally built by Prophet Adam as a place of worship for Allah. The Kaaba had fallen into disrepair and had been filled with idols by the time of Prophet Ibrahim.

It is not well documented when Kaaba was built by Prophet Abraham, and son Ismail, but sources found mention Kaaba was built 40 years before the building of Al Aqsa by grandson Prophet Jacob.

Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail rebuilt the Kaaba from its foundations, calling upon Allah to accept their efforts and make it a place of pilgrimage for the believers. They also prayed for their descendants to be among those who would maintain the Kaaba and perform the pilgrimage.

The story of Prophet Ibrahim and the rebuilding of the Kaaba is an important part of Islamic history and theology, and the Kaaba remains a central focus of the Islamic faith today. The annual Hajj pilgrimage, which is one of the five pillars of Islam, involves circumambulating the Kaaba and performing other religious rites in the city of Mecca.

There are several verses in the Quran that mention the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the rebuilding of the Kaaba. Surah Al-Baqarah (2:125-129) and Surah Al-Hajj (22:26-30) are the main chapters where this story is mentioned. However, there are also a few other verses that refer to this story indirectly or provide additional details about it.

Surah Al-Baqarah (2:125-129):

And [mention] when We made the House 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 Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."

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."

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 Hearing, the Knowing.

Our Lord, and make us Muslims [in submission] to You and from our descendants a Muslim nation [in submission] to You. And show us our rites and accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Accepting of repentance, the Merciful.

Our Lord, and send among them a messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses and teach them the Book and wisdom and purify them. Indeed, You are the Exalted in Might, the Wise."

Surah Al-Hajj (22:26-30):

And [mention] when We designated for Abraham the site of the House, [saying], "Do not associate anything with Me and purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who stand [in prayer] and those who bow and prostrate.

And proclaim to the people the Hajj [pilgrimage]; they will come to you on foot and on every lean camel; they will come from every distant pass -

That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of [sacrificial] animals. So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.

Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House.

That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the sacred ordinances of Allah - it is best for him in the sight of his Lord. And permitted to you are the grazing livestock, except what is recited to you. So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement."

In summary, the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and the rebuilding of the Kaaba is mentioned in several verses in the Quran. According to the story, Allah commanded Prophet Ibrahim to rebuild the Kaaba, the sacred house of worship in Mecca. Prophet Ibrahim, along with his son Prophet Ismail, carried out the task, and Allah blessed them with a great reward. The Kaaba became a central place of worship for Muslims, and they continue to perform the pilgrimage to it during the annual Hajj.