HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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What is the holiest of cities for Islam?
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Mecca
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Medina
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Rome
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Constantinople
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam, as it is home to Islam’s holiest site Kaaba (’Cube’) in Al-Masjid Al-Ḥaram (The Sacred Mosque). Only Muslims are allowed to enter this place. The area of Mecca, which includes Mount Arafah, Mina and Muzdalifah, is important for the Ḥajj (’Pilgrimage’).
Detailed explanation-2: -Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem are the three holy cites for the Muslims. Mecca and Medina are located in present-day Saudi Arabia, while Jerusalem is located in present-day Israel.
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