It is narrated from Amr bin Dinar that Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) related from Sayyiduna Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had prayed inside the House of Allah (the Ka'bah). He said: Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) used to narrate that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not pray inside it, but rather proclaimed takbeer (declared the greatness of Allah) at its various corners.