How was Arabia before Muhammad polytheistic or monotheistic?

Before Muhammad, Arabia was predominantly polytheistic, with various tribes worshipping multiple deities, often represented by idols. Each tribe had its own gods and religious practices, with the Kaaba in Mecca serving as a central shrine housing numerous idols. While there were some monotheistic influences from Judaism and Christianity, the majority of the population practiced polytheism, which was deeply intertwined with their cultural and social identity.