The Holy City of Makkah
Adverstiment
Makkah is the heart of the Islamic world,
place of revelation and the most sacred ground in the world. Islamic
civilization and mission of Prophet Muhammad Shallalahu A'laihi Wasallam started in this city. Makkah is home to
a variety of science and culture. Since hundreds of years ago to this day, will
visit Makkah and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world.
Makkah and the Surrounding
Islamic historical sites in Makkah tell the
history of a great civilization that has spread to most parts of the world. It
is still fresh, full of memories of the past and anticipation for the future.
The mountains and valleys towering
distinctive form identities Makkah Al-Mokarramah.
While visiting the museum in Makkah, you will
hear, see and even touch the history and stories of the past in this historic
city. Shopping in the Holy City is a unique and distinctive experience. You can
enjoy a variety of traditional and local markets as well as large stores in the
mall, each offering different products are supplied to Makkah as an annual
destination for Muslims around the world.
The Holy Mosque
Grand Mosque is located in the heart of
Makkah, the Holy Ka’bah in the middle. Ka’bah is the first building on earth
built by the Prophet Abraham Alaihissalam
for humanity to worship Allah, and Muslims consider it the biggest and the most
sacred place in the world. It is a Makkah, where all Muslims direct their face
while praying, no matter where they are in the world. His name is Holy Mosques,
"Al-Masjid Al-Haram" in Arabic, refers to the prohibition of killing
in the city since the conquest of the Holy Mosque of Makkah by the Prophet
Muhammad shallalahu 'Alaihi Wasallam.
Visitors can also make a point to see the
famous clock tower in Makkah, which has become a landmark in the center of the
Holy City of Makkah Al-Mokarramah.
Makkah Holy Mosque is the first mosque to be
travelers among the three mosques that were there.
Hijr Ismail (in Arabic), is a low wall that
was originally part of the Ka’bah, the wall opposite the semi-circular wall but
not connected to the northwest of the Ka’bah, the well of Zamzam, "The
Station of Abraham", footprints of Ibrahim , Safa and Marwah, and black
stone "Al-Hajar Al-Aswad".
Holy Mosque of Makkah has undergone numerous
renovations throughout history, a major expansion project is currently in the
days of Caliph Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz.
The Mountain of Noor
The mountain is located northeast of Makkah.
In this mountain there is the Cave of Hira, where Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) used to spend a long time before his mission and worship the first
revelation down in this cave. The mountain is named Noor which refers to the
propagation of light and the light emerging from the horizon. When you climb
into the cave, you can see the parts of the Holy Mosque "Al-Masjid
Al-Haram".
The Mountain of Thour
The Mountain of Thour located in the south of
the city of Makkah and contains the cave where the Prophet Muhammad, (peace be
upon him), and his companion Abu Bakr took refuge from the infidels during the
Hijrah to Madinah. "If you do not help him, Allah will help him as he
helped him when he was expelled by another (Abu Bakr) by infidels. When the two
were in the cave, he said to his friend," Do not be sad, Allah is with us.
"
The Mountain of Mercy
The mountain is located east of the city of Makkah
in the region of Arafat. It is a mountain that the Prophet (pbuh), to stand and
deliver his farewell sermon of the famous (Khotbat al-Wada ') for Hajjat
Al-Wada, the last Hajj of the Prophet.
The Museum of the Two Holy Mosques
If you want to learn more about the history
of the Two Holy Mosques, then you have to go to this museum.
This is the most important museums in the
city such as a significant collection of documents, photographs, and a
collection of stories that tell the history of the Two Holy Mosques. It
consists of seven rooms, each room occupied for the exhibition.
The Clock Tower
The Clock Tower or called pilgrims lighthouse
is one of the high-rise towers of King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project Two Holy
Mosques. It is the world's largest concrete tower.
The first floor is a shopping center that has
different shops and offering international brands, there are also a wide
variety of restaurants serving different cuisines, and shops offering
everything a visitor needs.
The Clock Of Makkah
The Clock Of Makkah is a unique architectural masterpiece.
Built using the best global engineering capabilities and design, which is
implemented by expert craftsmen. Currently the biggest clock in the world.
In Designs with amazing lighting technology,
the clock signal "Azan", a call to the faithful to prayer five times
a day. It is a four-sided clock or four-faced, which can be seen from a
distance of 30 kilometers.
Shopping Center
Visit the luxury shopping center which offers
a product that is beautiful, unique, and creative global brand beautifully
designed commercial complex, equipped with modern services and facilities to
meet all your needs and that is basically to facilitate your convenience in
shopping.
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