Makkah is the blessed city which is the most beloved land
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in the sight of Allah (ﷻ) and the chosen location of His
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House, the Ka’bah. It was here that the final prophet and
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guide of the whole of mankind, Muhammad (ﷺ), was born
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and commenced his Prophethood.
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Names for Makkah in the Quran
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Allah (ﷻ) has called Makkah by five names in the Quran: Makkah, Bakkah,
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In Surah Al-Imran, Allah (ﷻ) states: “The first House [of worship] to be established for people was the one at Bakkah (Makkah). It is a blessed place; a source of guidance for All people.” [3:96]
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Praise of Makkah by the Prophet (ﷺ)
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When the Muslims conquered Makkah. The Prophet (ﷺ) said,“Allah had
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made this city sacred the day He created the heavens and the earth and
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it’s sanctity shall remain until the Day of Qiyamah (Day of Judgement).
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Its thorns cannot be broken, its animals cannot be harmed and things
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fallen on its ground cannot be picked up unless with the intention of
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returning it to its owner or making public announcements (to locate the
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owner). It is also forbidden to cut the grass that (naturally) grows here.”
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Q&A section
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+ What is the first month of the Islamic calendar?
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