Anyone can ask whether the first building built on earth is the Ka'bah? If it again refers to the history of Islamic narration, then there are some interpretations of verse 96 of the letter of Ali Imran. At a glance this verse reveals that the first house (temple) was built in Makkah Al Mukarramah.
The various interpretations of KA'BAH in the sense of 'home' (in Arabic: verse) are spoken by Imam Fakhrur Razi in his monumental tafsir. The verse in question reads:
At least if one interprets the Ka'bah as the first house or building as a place of worship, then most likely it is true if the Baitullah is the first building on earth. Imam Fakhrur Razi also sees another interpretation, as in fact other houses have been built, but not in general use. Only private homes as their residence with the family.
In his book of exegesis, Imam Fakhrur Razi opens the possibility if it is meant by the Ka'bah as the 'first house' is the first house in terms of laying the first stone and its construction, but also does not rule out the 'first house' is the first house blessed by Allah SWT.
Indeed, if re-refer to the existing history, it will be found a number of history, for example Mujahid who said, "Allah created this house before Allah created any earth?" In the history of the Kaaba was created two thousand years before God created the earth.
This is a miracle of a house built for worship purposes. It also affirms how worship becomes so important that God has created it for years as a means of human worship.
Should these reports really show that the Ka'bah (Baitullah) was the first house created, even as far back as the earth was created by Allah SWT, then is not this worth mentioning as a number one world wonder?
Pyramids and sphinx in Egypt, built during the glory of Ancient Egyptian civilization in the days of the Ramses or the Pharaohs. The building is always a wonder of the world. So, what about buildings that existed before the earth itself existed and was created? Of course the Baitullah is a much more miraculous and amazing building.
Compare only those who come to visit the pyramids and sphinx in Egypt. Compare with pilgrims and UMROH who come to visit Baitullah or Kaaba. They come to worship Allah SWT while the tourists who visit the pyramid is just a walk.
The visitors of the House of God in Mecca, alternately come from all over the world with countless numbers. While travelers in Egypt is very limited in number.
The magic of Baitullah also should be known to us. Not for a moment did Baitullah escape from people who always faced him by performing prayers or tawaf, since thousands of years ago. Baitullah it was finally always a direction for prayer and prayer and other worship performed by all Muslims in the world, in order to be raised in the future charity savings on the Day of Vengeance of all humans.
Well, if indeed the Ka'bah is the first building that has been thousands of years old, then what about the story is very famous about the Prophet Abraham a.s and his son, Prophet Ismail a.s, who built the House, even then until there is a Maqam Ibrahim it? Is it not contradictory?
The existing histories have made it clear that once the Temple was already present. For the prophets since the Prophet Adam (AS) was commanded by Allah Almighty. While prostration to Allah necessitates a certain direction, in this case nothing else is mengahdap Baitullah.
Over time, the Ka'bah was damaged. Especially when the Thaufan flood occurred during the time of Noah. the narrations according to Ibn Athiyyah in his commentary are considered weak, so it is not worth mentioning. What is openly mentioned in the Qur'an is that the Prophets Abraham and Ishmael had built it.
As a Muslim, should be proud of Baitullah's greatness beyond any other building in the world. When compared to his age, the Baitullah is much older than the wall of China or the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt. When compared to its appeal to visitors, Baitullah is clearly more interesting, because the number of visitors is so devastating. The Kaaba never ceases to be a mecca for humans to pray, pray, and perform tawaf. Is not this a marvelous miracle?