Skip to content
The World’s Sacred Places English
Sacred ShrineIslam

Maqam Ibrahim

مقام إبراهيم

Makkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Revered standing-place of Ibrahim preserved near the Kaaba.

Visitor Rating

— / 5

Be the first visitor to rate this sacred place.

Rate this sacred place

Sacred Place Overview

About Maqam Ibrahim

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

Maqam Ibrahim is the stone associated with Ibrahim beside the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque precinct. It is a distinctive location for prayer after tawaf.

Sacred Place at a Glance

A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.

Place TypeSacred Shrine
Religious TraditionIslam
LocationMakkah, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.

Religious TraditionIslam

History & Sacred Tradition

Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.

Historical Record

The station is a long-recognized element of the Grand Mosque, with changes to its enclosure and presentation across successive periods.

Sacred Tradition

According to Islamic tradition, Ibrahim stood upon the stone while constructing the Kaaba.

Editorial Context

Sacred object and location within the Grand Mosque; not an additional independent mosque.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

The revered stone is protected inside a transparent glass-and-metal display enclosure; the current presentation results from twentieth-century work.

Prayer & Visitor Information

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Two rakahs of prayer after tawaf where practicable

Report a Correction

Found outdated or incorrect information? Send a factual correction for editorial review.

Transparency

Information Status & Sources

Information Status

Status
Unverified
Last checked
October 15, 2026