Maqam Ibrahim is the ancient stone upon which Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him (PBUH), stood during the construction of Al-Kaaba Al-Musharrafa in Makkah Al-Mukarramah. The stone has undergone several developments and improvements over time, including:
777
The Maqam was adorned with a gold coating for the first time by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mahdi.
851
The Maqam was gilded for the second time by Al-Mutawakkil ala Allah.
865
It was also gilded during the caliphate of Al-Mutawakkil, and in 870, it was gilded by the governor of Makkah, Ali Bin Al-Hasan Al-Abbasi.
1495
The dome of the Maqam was renewed, as well as in 1509, 1593, 1639, 1661, 1688, 1691, and 1721
1967
The enclosure of Maqam Ibrahim was removed and replaced with a crystal cover during the expansion in the era of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz.
1996
Several renovations were undertaken during the era of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz, including the addition of an inner gold-plated mesh to the Maqam, replacing its metal structure with one made of high-quality copper, and altering the concrete base to white Carrara marble adorned with green granite. This adjustment was designed to harmonize with the marble of Al-Hijr, giving it a streamlined appearance instead of its previous polygonal shape.
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