The Kaaba in Islam: Analysis of different levels

The institution of the Kaaba takes up a significant position in the ontological, religious, jurisprudential and political idea of Islam. For this reason, it is vital to talk about the Kaaba from different aspects. The Kaaba is a complex phenomenon in Islam. If we want to explore its position and its role, it is necessary to approach it in different ways, from different aspects. It is one of the central figures and concepts in Islam around which the entire collective consciousness is formed. We cannot in the slightest expect to get a proper understanding of its essence if we do not devote ourselves to it comprehensively. Considering only one of its levels will certainly distract us from understanding its complete essence. Because of that, in this paper we will analyze different levels of the Kaaba, from historical and geographical levels to the legal, theological and ontological ones. Finally, we will pay attention to the position of the Kaaba in the literary tradition of Islam.