ISLAM HOLY PLACES
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MECCA
The most sacred place in Islam is the Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba is a mosque that is beleived to have been built by Abraham.it was built around a black stone. The Prophet Muhammad designated Mecca as the holy city of Islam and the direction or
qibla that all Muslims should offer their prayers. According to the Muslims the Ka'ba is the first place that was created on earth and the place at which heavenly bliss and power touches the earth directly. Mecca is located in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia. this is also the place wear thousands of Muslims from around the world join in a pilgrimage.this is done during the holiday Hajj,which is also the fulfillment of one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
The most sacred place in Islam is the Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Ka'ba is a mosque that is beleived to have been built by Abraham.it was built around a black stone. The Prophet Muhammad designated Mecca as the holy city of Islam and the direction or
qibla that all Muslims should offer their prayers. According to the Muslims the Ka'ba is the first place that was created on earth and the place at which heavenly bliss and power touches the earth directly. Mecca is located in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia. this is also the place wear thousands of Muslims from around the world join in a pilgrimage.this is done during the holiday Hajj,which is also the fulfillment of one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
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MEDINA
Medina is known as the second holiest site in Islam.this city is also known as Medinah, the City of the Prophets. it is located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia.Muhammad fled to Medina when he was
initially driven out of Mecca.it was also the place where he attracted his first followers. The long form of the Arabic name for Medina is Madinat Rasul Allah which means City of the Prophet of Allah, while the short form whic is al-Madina just means the City. Medina's importance as a religious site comes from the presence there of the Masjid al Nabawi, or the Mosque of the Prophet, which was built on the site of Muhammad's home and his burial site. The first mosque of Islam is also located in Medinah and is known as Masjid al-Quba, the Quba Mosque.
Medina is known as the second holiest site in Islam.this city is also known as Medinah, the City of the Prophets. it is located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia.Muhammad fled to Medina when he was
initially driven out of Mecca.it was also the place where he attracted his first followers. The long form of the Arabic name for Medina is Madinat Rasul Allah which means City of the Prophet of Allah, while the short form whic is al-Madina just means the City. Medina's importance as a religious site comes from the presence there of the Masjid al Nabawi, or the Mosque of the Prophet, which was built on the site of Muhammad's home and his burial site. The first mosque of Islam is also located in Medinah and is known as Masjid al-Quba, the Quba Mosque.
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JERUSALEM
Jerusalem is said to be the third most holy place in islam.it was the original qibla or direction of prayer before it was changed to Mecca. Jerusalem is important to the muslims because, in Muslim tradition, Muhammad miraculously traveled to Jerusalem by night and rose from there into heaven. There are 2 important Muslim sites in Jerusalem the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.The importany sight uf the 2Muslim site in Jerusalem is the Dome of the Rock , is built over a sacred stone.
Jerusalem is said to be the third most holy place in islam.it was the original qibla or direction of prayer before it was changed to Mecca. Jerusalem is important to the muslims because, in Muslim tradition, Muhammad miraculously traveled to Jerusalem by night and rose from there into heaven. There are 2 important Muslim sites in Jerusalem the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque.The importany sight uf the 2Muslim site in Jerusalem is the Dome of the Rock , is built over a sacred stone.
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Karbala
Karbala is one of Iraq's wealthiest cities, profiting from not only religious visitors but also its agricultural produce. Karbala is split into two districts, "Old Karbala",which is a ismakic the religious centre, and "New Karbala", the residential district containing Islamic schools and government buildings.At the centre of the old city is the Mashad al-Husain, the tomb of Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad by his daughter Fatima and Ali ibn Abi Talib.Husain's tomb is a place of pilgrimage for many Shi'a Muslims. Many elderly pilgrims(muslims) travel there to await death. they believe the tomb to be one of the gates to paradise.
Karbala is one of Iraq's wealthiest cities, profiting from not only religious visitors but also its agricultural produce. Karbala is split into two districts, "Old Karbala",which is a ismakic the religious centre, and "New Karbala", the residential district containing Islamic schools and government buildings.At the centre of the old city is the Mashad al-Husain, the tomb of Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad by his daughter Fatima and Ali ibn Abi Talib.Husain's tomb is a place of pilgrimage for many Shi'a Muslims. Many elderly pilgrims(muslims) travel there to await death. they believe the tomb to be one of the gates to paradise.
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Najaf
Najaf is known as the site of the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib or Imam Ali.now the Shi'a Muslims consider to be their founder and first Imam.on another note some muslims believe he is buried at Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan. This city is now one of the cities that are a great center of pilgrimage from throughout the Islamic world.
Najaf is known as the site of the tomb of Ali ibn Abi Talib or Imam Ali.now the Shi'a Muslims consider to be their founder and first Imam.on another note some muslims believe he is buried at Mazar-e Sharif in Afghanistan. This city is now one of the cities that are a great center of pilgrimage from throughout the Islamic world.