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No, Mecca/Makkah is the city where the mosque (Masjid Al Haram, in arabic) is located, which is the largest mosque in the world. The mosque surrounds the Kaaba. According to Wikipedia the city of Mecca/Makkah had a population of 1.7 million in 2008, but considering the nature of Wikipedia, I would do a more broad research about the population before considering that a definite answer.
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What is the importance of the great mosque in mecca?
there is no grand mosque...many large towns have a grand mosque that heads the smaller ones and some countrys have a grand mosgue to head all mosque in the country..there is no grand mosgue ..most people think the grand mosque is the mosque in mecca but it isn't not...even to is in mecca it don't control all mosque worldwide so there is no grand mosque as in control of all mosque but many mosque called grand mosque like for example the grand mosque of Kuwait or the grand mosque of mecca or the grand mosque of abu dhabi just to name a few on national level...but is no main controling mosque .....
Is the Al-Aqsa Mosque a city state?
No. The Vatican is a city state inside of Italy. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is just part of the Old City of Jerusalem and has no separate government institutions.
Why Mecca the holiest city in Islam?
Was? it still is, and you don't question why, it just is, everything thing has a centralised base, and Mecca is one of them
What are 3 Islamic sites that are important to Muslims?
Answers from the CommunityAnswer 1Praise Be to Allah, Mecca or Makkah (called Mecca in older texts (officially: Makkah al-Mukarramah; Arabic: مكة المكرمة‎) is a city in Saudi Arabia. And in the city is a Masjid (place of prayer) called Masjid Al Harram (The Sacred Mosque) And Medina (Arabic:المدينة المنور Madinah; officially al Madīna al Munawwarah) is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of Al Madinah Province. It is the second holiest city in Islam, and the burial place of its prophet, Muhammad. And Al-Aqsa Mosque ("The Farthest Mosque") is a mosque, or a place where Muslims go to worship and it is in Jerusalem. Abdul Malik ibn Marwan asked for the mosque to be built, but he died before they finished building it, and it was finished by his son in 705 AD. It is the third holiest sight in Islam. May This benefit you, May Peace and blessings of Allah be upon our last prophet MuhammadAnswer 2The Muslims have 3 holy sites:-The Holy mosque in Mekka.-The prophet mosque in Madinah_the Aqsa mosque in Palestinesome Islamic Holy Places are the city of Mecca, the city of Medina and The Dome of the Rock. There are many more just go to Saudi Arabia or Palestine then Jerusalem and there are many places.
Why is a mosque important to Muslims in a non Muslim country?
Mosques are important to Muslims in any country non-Muslim or not. Muslims go to the Mosque to pray which is why it is imporatant. Muslims can pray anywhere aslong as its clean and they are facing Mecca. Muslims don't just pray at the Mosque either, they teach children, fundraise, talk about religion and so on. I have also heard a Mosque called a Masjid.
Why do Muslims visit the holy city makkah?
Many Muslims visit MECCA for pilgrimage in the month of Dhil Haj. They also visit for the minor pilgrimage which can be performed any time. they aslo go to do Tawaf. They may also go there to ask Allah for something special. Some people go there just for offering prayer as the reward of prayer in the holy mosque of MECCA is increased a million times.
What is in the center of the great mosque in Mecca?
its just caled a stone mateWolf5370: The Black Stone (Arabic: الحجر الأسود‎ al-Ḥajar al-Aswad, Urdu: سنگ سیاہ Sang-e-Sayah‎)
Why do you think the pilgrimage to Mecca means so much to the Muslims?
It is their Holy City just as Bethlehem is to Christians
Where do Muslims worship and what do they do?
Most Muslims worsip in a mosque facing the direction of Mecca. The muslims kneel to the holy book as the "Pope" (not sure what they call him) reads aloud. (actually I THINK this is what they do, just google search it to confirm!)
Was Mecca a extension of tribal culture?
At the time of the Prophet Muhammad, Mecca was a thriving city in southern Arabia. Arabian culture, even in urban centres, continued to be based around tribal loyalties, and there were several tribes in Mecca. However, Mecca was more than just an extension of tribal culture.
Does it rain over the Temple of Mecca?
The Masjid Al Haram in Mecca which houses the Kabah is geographically located in a valley. Yes it rains over the Masjid Al Haram Mosque in Mecca just like anywhere else. As a side Note - the Kabah located in the center of the mosque - was built by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) and geographically represents the center of the earth. Muslims all over the world turn towards the Kabah - align themselves towards the direction of the Kabah when offereing the 5 obligatory prayers in the day.
What did Gene Pitney mean by mecca in his song?
"Mecca" is a city in Saudi Arabia where those who follow the teachings of the prophet Muhammad try to travel to, or make a pilgrimage, or "Hajj" to, at least once in their lifetime. They enter in to the "Ka'ba" for this worship. Only those who are Muslims may enter into the Ka'ba. An infidel, or unbeliever, would take their life in their hands to try to do so. Hence I am persuaded the "brownstone house" is just as hard to attain for Gene as Mecca is in the middle east. Also it can be just as far away as Mecca is, the other side of the world.
