Makka-Madina is a spiritual place for Muslims, but what is it? Makka-Madina is the second holiest place in Islam after Makka (Mecca). It is where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated to with his family and supporters in 622 CE. Here's what you need to know about Makka-Madina.
What is the Makka & Madina?
The Makka-Madina is the revered city of Makka, and is situated on the road that connects Makka to Madina. This is the holy city of Makka with two canals, known as the ocean and the river. Makka and the word Makka-Madina means: a bustling settlement and a madrasa, which indicates: Makka is the settlement or the village where the Madrassa are (the learning schools), and the capital or capital city of the Ummah is Makka. The two rivers: The river Madi flows into the ocean, which is the ocean Makka-Madina. The other river which separates the ocean Makka-Madina from Makka is called: the river Madinah. Makka is the center of all things; it is the largest city in the world. Makka is the closest place to heaven, the city of the pure in Islam.
Makka al-Haram and the Islamic Hajj
The Kaaba is the central shrine of the Grand Mosque, where Muslims from all around the world come to perform the Hajj pilgrimage every year. Muslims believe that God tested Abraham in the life-threatening journey to Makkah, then to offer Abraham's son Isaac as a sacrifice on the occasion. In this journey, Abraham had to keep faith with his God despite all of the difficulties that he encountered. Muslims believe that through his faith and persistence in their most holy city, God forgave Abraham and accepted his son. The Hajj is an obligation for all able-bodied Muslims. The Madina: The place where Allah created all Allah created the world in Makkah. It is the birthplace of Abraham and his wife Hagar, therefore the place where Abraham first made his home in the world.
Why is the Makka Madina important?
Makka Madina is the historical centre of Islam, and now it houses the holiest site in Islam. Here, Muslims go to perform Salah and bow before the sacred Kaaba stone in the center of the mosque and pray five times a day. Salah is the Islamic prayer, which is performed five times a day. The name Makka means 'city of the universe.' Makka, also known as Madina, is the city where Prophet Muhammad started the religion of Islam in the year 622 A.D. The similarities between Makka and Israel and their monotheistic gods Makka Madina (Al-Makkah) is located on a mountain top, which has an elevated position like Jerusalem in Israel. In Israel, the Temple Mount is known as Al-Haram al-Sharif, meaning the (Holy) Sanctuary of Haram or in Islamic terminology the Temple Mount.
Conclusion
The little adage of Muhammad about his father, 'journey from Makka to Makka' signifies the journey of God from Heaven to Earth; it depicts the attraction of God's mercy on His creation. The setting that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) described which implies the vastness of God's love, mercy and acceptance of mankind is Makka. His narrative highlights the importance of the Makka city, Makka al-Haram (Makka City), as a sacred space where the people of Islam have been blessed to make a place of worship and gather and show that despite living in Makka, they must recognize their responsibility to show love and mercy to those outside Makka. According to the Quran, it is stated, "He has sent down to you the Messenger of God, who brought good news and alleviated (your) sorrows.
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