Makkah is the most sacred city to the muslims Also its the city where Alka'bah is
located inside al-Masjed al-Haram. Its also a place where muslims come from everywhere in the world to
perform Hajj. Allah, the Almighty, said: "And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They
will come to on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant
(wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj)."(22:27)
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Makkah, is a secured place. Allah, the Almighty, said:
"And (remember) when Ibrahim (Abraham) said, "My Lord, make this city (makkah) a place of
security and provide it people with fruits. ."(2: 126). AI-masihu ad-dajjal (The lying Christ) cannot
enter Makkah, because it will be guarded by angels. Makkah is the place where Ibrahim and his son built alk'abah.
Allah, the Almighty, said: "And remember when Ibrahim (Abraham) and (his son) Isma'il (Ishmael) were
raising the foundations of the House (the Ka'abah at Makkah), saying), Our Lord! Accept (this
service) from us. Verily! You are the All-hearer, the All-Knower' (2:127)
Names of Makkah:
Bakkah: Place get throng by people. Allah the Almighty said:
"Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at bakkah (makkah), full
of blessing, and a guidance for Al-Alamin (mankind and jinn) ( 3:96)
al-Bait al'atalk: The Ancient House. Allah, the Almighty, said:
"Then let them complete their prescribed duties (Mansik of Hajj and perform their vows, and
circumambulate the Ancient House the Ka'bah at makkah . (22:29)
al-Bait AI-Haram: Allah, the Almighty, said:
"Allah has made the Ka'bah, the sacred House, ...." (5:97)
AI-Balad AI-amin: the city of security. Allah, the Almighty,
said: "By this city of security (Makkah)" (95:2)
Om AI-qorah: The Mother of Towns. Allah, the Almighty, said:
"..... So that you may warn the Mother of Towns (i.e. Makkah)"
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