Makka Madina is the holy city of Islam. It is located in the Saudi Arabia province of Hejaz. It is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca. In recent times, Muslim tourists have been largely drawn to Makka Madina for its architecture, which is a blend of Islamic and Ottoman styles. The city is also a popular destination for Islamic pilgrims from all around the world. The most popular part of the city is the Masjid al-Haram, also known as the Sacred Mosque.
Makka al-Haram
The capital of the rich ancient Sabaean Kingdom, and is known as the very cradle of Islam. As it was then, it is still a unique and sought-after destination for visitors from across the world. There are thousands of years of history between Makka and Madina, and the relationship between these two cities is therefore quite complex. However, this relationship has been symbolized and reflected in an extraordinary way in Islam – by Makka al-Haram. And this connection has played a significant role in Islam's history, inspiring its followers, preaching to them and helping them stay connected with the concept of Islam in the face of tremendous hardships.
Why is Makka called Makka?
Makka is called Mecca or Makka as the city is the most famous, due to its geographical location and the historical significance of the city, as it was the second-most important city in the whole region. It is also the “Town of Pillars”, since it has great religious significance. It is also called Makkah (or ‘the house of Makkah’). Makka was known as Shajara (Shajara) for its geographical location, being the first city in the Islamic Calendar and the first place from which pilgrims would arrive from Mecca. Shajara was ruled by the Himyarites in the 7th century BC. It was one of the most important trade centers in Yemen. The population of Makka rose to 10,000 people in the 13th century and then it increased to 50,000 people by the 15th century.
What is the significance of Madina?
Ismail Ibn Khutayb Ibn Ma'ani was born in Mecca in 620 AD. He was an early Arab traveller, notable for his journeys through the Arabian peninsula. In 710 AD, when he was around 20 years old, he became the governor of Medina. After his work at Medina, he travelled to the Orient, and after visiting Egypt, Persia, and Iraq, returned to Yemen in 716. In the following year, he led a caravan to Yemen to deliver food to Muhammad in Makkah, with the aim of traveling to Madina. The caravan of Ismail and his companions arrived at the crossroad of two well-known Arabian roads, the road to Yathrib, and the road to Dumat Al-Jandal.
The history of Madina
The first reference to Madina is found in the Quran (5:48) in which Allah says that the first stone (idol) (Arabic: ma’rib) was placed at Makka. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married Aishah bint Ka’b (Umm Kulthum) and took her back to his home town Makka where he built a house. He then transferred his companions to Madina. But, Muslim sects dispute whether it is Makka or Yathrib. In the hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him), one of his Companions (an-Nabi al-Qasim) said that in Makka when he came he ate boiled vegetables, sometimes meat, once a week. When he was about to die in Makka, he was forced to take refuge in Yathrib, and Allah sent him a dream which convinced him to do so.
What visitors can do in Madina
The prophet Muhammad preached Islam in Madina and constructed the first Muslim mosque. He also engaged in civic and military affairs of the Islamic state. The city has unique historical attractions for tourists, including the Prophet's Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, two of the holiest mosques in the world. There are at least four other mosques in Madina. The Prophet's Mosque is the first mosque built by the prophet Muhammad. The first mosque was built by the prophet in Makka but later the prophet shifted the place of worship to Madina due to the annual pilgrimage from Makka. Muslims believe that the Prophet Muhammad went to Makka in 622 CE to preach Islam. According to the legend, the Prophet visited Makka, Makka saw a huge foot that remained attached to the foot of a giant.
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