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

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  • @richmahogany1710
    @richmahogany1710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +653

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      He is more hard organizing than hard working.

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  2 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      Credit due to all my writers and editors :)

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @slavkopejic3140
      @slavkopejic3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      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
    @AC-kh4vp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +759

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Allah Hu akbar

    • @slymarbo4046
      @slymarbo4046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The stampedes at mecca?

    • @slymarbo4046
      @slymarbo4046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @L N well said

  • @mohussain1615
    @mohussain1615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +321

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @RBJZ
      @RBJZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @HeathenMassiah pagan

    • @ezazahmed8379
      @ezazahmed8379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @HeathenMassiah what are you even on about?

    • @oneandonly753
      @oneandonly753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @mohammadfaizan2814
      @mohammadfaizan2814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @warakanda7356
    @warakanda7356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      suck at !!

    • @MrCosmin94
      @MrCosmin94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lies

    • @moosa9850
      @moosa9850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      AMEEN ya RABB

    • @May3yad3
      @May3yad3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amiiine🌺

  • @ffffoundit3198
    @ffffoundit3198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +193

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

    • @abraryousuf6687
      @abraryousuf6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      compulsory if physically, financially and mentally capable of doing so

    • @redlazytomato
      @redlazytomato 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @ffffoundit3198
      @ffffoundit3198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@redlazytomato go hate somewhere else..

    • @AC-mp7cx
      @AC-mp7cx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@redlazytomato bruh no.

    • @user-pv3tf4wy3t
      @user-pv3tf4wy3t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@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
    @saifsid5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @victor256in
      @victor256in ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@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.

  • @RPMhunter
    @RPMhunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +129

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

  • @Natty-01
    @Natty-01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Simon Whistler is himself a Megaproject. The most hardworking human being on TH-cam

  • @nhrahat188
    @nhrahat188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    As a muslim I can say you did well in explaining

  • @infinitecontent8001
    @infinitecontent8001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @Chatterscompany
    @Chatterscompany 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    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

  • @rain-yg6lt
    @rain-yg6lt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @yaaseenabrahams5847
    @yaaseenabrahams5847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @francislightsey7870
    @francislightsey7870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @pmattox2288
    @pmattox2288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Been curious about this one for awhile thanks Simon!

  • @Rizwan-Ali
    @Rizwan-Ali 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @haso6666on
    @haso6666on 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @ebinadam2579
    @ebinadam2579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @abgaming5267
    @abgaming5267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @acbacbacbacbacb
      @acbacbacbacbacb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @abgaming5267
      @abgaming5267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @acbacbacbacbacb
      @acbacbacbacbacb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @monitoot
    @monitoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    🕋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) .

  • @cobaltfoxpaw945
    @cobaltfoxpaw945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @kieronwelman4954
    @kieronwelman4954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

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

    • @MisterKnightly
      @MisterKnightly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@megaprojects9649 Don't you dare stop.

    • @samsignorelli
      @samsignorelli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think he once mentioned he works with a team

    • @vulpes7079
      @vulpes7079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's 24 hours in a day :)

  • @annconover1277
    @annconover1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

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

    • @archstanton6102
      @archstanton6102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes. Was there on Saturday

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

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

  • @jacobmarkham2162
    @jacobmarkham2162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @gentleken7864
      @gentleken7864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @trj1442
    @trj1442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another great episode. Thankyou.

  • @mayoite160
    @mayoite160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    - 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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True

    • @Amin.Ashraf
      @Amin.Ashraf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @mbn9672
      @mbn9672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @sultansh6713
    @sultansh6713 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, thanks for your time & efforts

  • @nasirilyas834
    @nasirilyas834 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Simon for this 🙏

  • @azizmegbel6907
    @azizmegbel6907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup seems intentional to me

    • @alhabtoormotors4221
      @alhabtoormotors4221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Qaramata were horrible

  • @Abbatyya
    @Abbatyya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for making such a nice video with no hatred

  • @adeelkiet
    @adeelkiet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't get enough of your videos! brilliant work

  • @acacius9903
    @acacius9903 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @silentvoiceinthedark5665
    @silentvoiceinthedark5665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Humans adapt, we get used to things.

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @abdullahalkhateeb1871
      @abdullahalkhateeb1871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @iamsheel
      @iamsheel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SerTempleton ELECTRICITY FREE MY ASS!!!

  • @alialhasani4647
    @alialhasani4647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alialhasani4647
      @alialhasani4647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alialhasani4647 damn

    • @ausatali3558
      @ausatali3558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @bilalkhanmuhammadzai3340
      @bilalkhanmuhammadzai3340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @matthewcombs5387
    @matthewcombs5387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent job Simon!

  • @jurnalmerahnakia3292
    @jurnalmerahnakia3292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NuclearMango.
    @NuclearMango. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
    @beyondsingularity628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @abhishanu1
    @abhishanu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @polycare
    @polycare 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michaelsomerville6180
    @michaelsomerville6180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @Threegnito
    @Threegnito 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @ozahmed4523
    @ozahmed4523 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great research! Did not know all this about Mecca.

  • @JS-pb6gb
    @JS-pb6gb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @tophers3756
    @tophers3756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

    • @megaprojects9649
      @megaprojects9649  2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @dreddfan01
      @dreddfan01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@megaprojects9649 a very diplomatic answer there 😁👍

    • @MrCosmin94
      @MrCosmin94 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@megaprojects9649 Respect. Big 🧠

  • @alees9344
    @alees9344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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).

  • @strivingtoo7669
    @strivingtoo7669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your open mindedness and clear explanations

  • @xilici
    @xilici 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *Beautiful. Bewitching!* ❤️

  • @MohamedMohamed-tr2rz
    @MohamedMohamed-tr2rz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @abdulrazakhajimokhtar6205
    @abdulrazakhajimokhtar6205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +519

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You do know it's not them right

    • @kammiah7428
      @kammiah7428 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      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 TH-cam.

    • @gravity9999
      @gravity9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

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

    • @azizabdiwali3364
      @azizabdiwali3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@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.

  • @BF109G4
    @BF109G4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a huge project. Keep the good work my friend

  • @GoldenEagle313
    @GoldenEagle313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting and informative 👍

  • @johnnysocket76
    @johnnysocket76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @devinmccombs2341
      @devinmccombs2341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @mohamadnuriman4815
      @mohamadnuriman4815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@devinmccombs2341 😂

  • @RayLabs
    @RayLabs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That would be a Megaprojects video on its own.

    • @sibericusthefrosty9950
      @sibericusthefrosty9950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A TH-cam channel named "Khanubis" tried answering the Logistics of Hajj.

    • @chrishartanto4238
      @chrishartanto4238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Logistics? Sounds like Wendover territory.

  • @mohdnizarmohdnizar9525
    @mohdnizarmohdnizar9525 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Informative Video

  • @efficaciousuave
    @efficaciousuave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @abdallayoussef1202
    @abdallayoussef1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @JohnnyWednesday
    @JohnnyWednesday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

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

    • @TheRareVideosXL
      @TheRareVideosXL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @JohnnyWednesday
      @JohnnyWednesday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @TheRareVideosXL
      @TheRareVideosXL 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JohnnyWednesday Enjoy bro. :)

    • @zeinwahab9986
      @zeinwahab9986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

  • @UnknownSend3r
    @UnknownSend3r 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @moamenhelmy9510
    @moamenhelmy9510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video
    Thanks

  • @MargoMB19
    @MargoMB19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @jokuvaan5175
      @jokuvaan5175 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @AC-kh4vp
      @AC-kh4vp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @javaidnasir6633
      @javaidnasir6633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@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.

  • @blackburn7901
    @blackburn7901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ashiqurrahman8830
    @ashiqurrahman8830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video

  • @h3w45
    @h3w45 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this

  • @jadeskye6755
    @jadeskye6755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @ShelleyScreen
    @ShelleyScreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @techboy95
    @techboy95 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @isallowed6293 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you go there?

  • @ahmd-mi9964
    @ahmd-mi9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jb76489
    @jb76489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @jb76489
      @jb76489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely terrible

    • @driedbrainfreeze2149
      @driedbrainfreeze2149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@evilkidd174 bacon hummus?😄😄

  • @strifelord5239
    @strifelord5239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Zamzam is an absolute miracle

  • @GOLD3NShow
    @GOLD3NShow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @abubakrrauf1691
    @abubakrrauf1691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MuslimTours
    @MuslimTours 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ignitionfrn2223
    @ignitionfrn2223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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

  • @strikeoofuzzy5081
    @strikeoofuzzy5081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon should get millions of viewers and subscribers..

  • @sirloin6856
    @sirloin6856 ปีที่แล้ว

    A really well-researched video

  • @MitchCyan
    @MitchCyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Abraj Al Bait is an incredible building.

    • @thatone1280
      @thatone1280 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @danish_mohammed
      @danish_mohammed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree very beautiful

  • @Rockfire0
    @Rockfire0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @maxd3028
    @maxd3028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exceptionally informative ☝💯👏🌎💕🌹

  • @SKCAAR
    @SKCAAR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is really fascinating stuff

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @midoevil7
      @midoevil7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BruceVial
    @BruceVial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @TheEvilCommenter
    @TheEvilCommenter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video 👍

  • @Nasir3623
    @Nasir3623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @hamzaferoz6162
    @hamzaferoz6162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bluegold1026
    @bluegold1026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are absolutely right he didn’t. Sorry 😅

  • @kommandantgalileo
    @kommandantgalileo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @moizurrahman7409
    @moizurrahman7409 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @ahsanmohammed1
    @ahsanmohammed1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @danish_mohammed
      @danish_mohammed 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SerTempleton
    @SerTempleton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    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
      @MrCosmin94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No. People dont need to respect your fairy tales.

    • @saeedlover2457
      @saeedlover2457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @manik_abdallah
      @manik_abdallah 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrCosmin94 Here are some fairy tales: th-cam.com/video/9yARPq35lBw/w-d-xo.html

  • @kenshinyamamoto5855
    @kenshinyamamoto5855 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love reading the comment section for this vid

  • @user-dt9jr3db7d
    @user-dt9jr3db7d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simon whistler you the MAN

  • @azargelin
    @azargelin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Unkatietitled
    @Unkatietitled 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The subtitles at 1:48 are hillarious XD

    • @prudencepineapple9448
      @prudencepineapple9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL...the Kabab!

    • @dannydetonator
      @dannydetonator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @arqammanzoor3057
    @arqammanzoor3057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @foxtailedcritter
    @foxtailedcritter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @sharonb3939
      @sharonb3939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ahmadabualhaj6224
    @ahmadabualhaj6224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @Brownyman
    @Brownyman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      We dont worship kaabah its just direction that we face

  • @freddy04123
    @freddy04123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Say no more Simon. I will consume all the content you put out. Now onto your new channel!

  • @theeucguy
    @theeucguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for splitting the dark side to another channel! Now i can finally stop being persuaded to join it.