Kaaba & Chamber Keys

The key to the Kaaba is a sacred artefact in Islam, held by the Bani Shaiba family since the time of Prophet Muhammad

The history of the Kaaba Key is significant, dating back to pre-Islamic times and being passed down through various tribes. After the conquest of Makkah, Prophet Muhammad formally entrusted the key to the Bani Shaiba family, affirming their custodianship until the end of times. The key represents the sacred trust and responsibility of safeguarding the Holiest site in Islam.

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Key and lock to the Holy Kaaba, dated 915 Hijri, 1493 CE

During the reign of Bayezid II, Ottoman Sultan.

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Key and lock to the Holy Kaaba, dated 950 Hijri, 1528 CE

During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, Ottoman Sultan.

The Key to the Blessed Chamber of Prophet Muhammad is an extraordinary and deeply significant artefact associated with one of Islam’s most revered and sacred sites in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

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