HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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It’s the city where Jesus was born.
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The birthplace of Muhammad
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The Dome of the Rock is located here
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Crusaders fought for this city
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mecca is revered in Islam as the birthplace of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The Hira cave atop the Jabal al-Nur ("Mountain of Light"), just outside the city, is where Muslims believe the Quran was first revealed to Muhammad. Visiting Mecca for the Ḥajj is an obligation upon all able Muslims.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The Kaaba is located in the center of the Great Mosque in Mecca and universally considered by Muslims to be the most sacred spot on Earth. Thus, Mecca is a deeply spiritual destination for Muslims all over the world and is considered the heart of Islam.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mecca is the most important place in the Islamic religion as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The nearby Medina is the second-most important place in Islam, due to the Prophet Muhammad’s temporary exile there, and is also where the prophet was laid to rest at the time of his death.
Detailed explanation-4: -Before the Prophet: According to many historians, in the days before the rise of Islam, Mecca was a well-known centre of trade and the Kaaba served as a holy site for the various Bedouin tribes all across the Arabian Peninsula.