question #1 Sahih al-Bukhari 4958, Book 65, Hadith 480 : What is the significance of the Ka`ba in the context of prayer and its protection by divine forces?

Abu Jahl said, “If I see Muhammad praying at the Ka`ba, I will tread on his neck.” When the Prophet (ﷺ)
heard of that, he said, “If he does so, the Angels will snatch him away.”