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In the Muslim religion, Muhammad received his first revelation from God on this mountain.
This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the stone (originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man) fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve.
The water from the well of Zamzam is believed to be divinely blessed and able to cure not only thirst, but also hunger and illness.
The Kaaba is a large cube-shaped structure made of granite, and is the holiest place in Islam. Muslims from around the world face themselves toward the Kaaba during their daily prayers.
