Khana kaba , mecca
Masjid nabvi Madinah
palestine Masjid al aqsa
The three most important Islamic religious sites are as follows:Sunni:Masjid al-Haram in MakkahMasjid al-Nabawi in MadinahMasjid al-Aqsa in JerusalemShi'a:Masjid al-Haram in MakkahMasjid al-Nabawi in MadinahImam Ali Mosque in Najaf, Iraq
Muslims don't worship any building. Even, the Kaaba (that is the most sacred Islamic building) is not worshiped by Muslims but respected and honored by Muslims. If you wish to read about places where Muslims worship (both houses of worship and sacred sites) read the Related Question below.
The Crusades were a series of religious wars fought between Christians and Muslims for control of holy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean.
To force Muslims from holy sites
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In Islamic religion, "muqabir" refers to a grave or burial site. It is derived from the Arabic root related to the act of burying the dead. The concept emphasizes the importance of respecting the deceased, and in many Islamic cultures, there are specific rituals and practices associated with visiting and maintaining these burial sites.
Islam is an accepted religion in Israel, just like every other religion. Israel, being a secular state, has freedom of religion. However, there is government recognition of religion as concerns holy sites and life rituals. Therefore the Islamic Waqf (Land-trust), a non-Israeli-based Muslim organization has the responsibility for maintaining Islamic holy sites such as the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli Imamate has control over certifying Muslim weddings, funerals, births, and other Islamic life rituals. Muslims in Israel form a minority (roughly 20%) and therefore do not have the pull on policy that Muslims in neighboring countries have. There is no religious Muslim party yet in Israel (even though there are several Arab parties).
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The Crusades were a series of religious wars primarily between Christians from Western Europe and Muslims in the Middle East, starting in the 11th century. There were multiple Crusades, with various objectives and participants, but the main conflict was between Christians and Muslims over control of Holy Land sites like Jerusalem.
A pilgrim could be anything, occupation wise. Pilgrims were (are) people who made journeys to visit sites of religious importance.
There are numerous web sites on Islam. Some have very high-level material and others are designed for non-Muslims or recent converts. Search for a bit, and I can assure you that you will find something at your level.
Roughly 30-35% of Iraq's Muslims are Sunnis.Iraq's Muslims follow two distinct traditions, Shia and Sunni Islam.According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, Iraq is 97% Muslim: 60-67% Shi'a, 33-40% Sunni.Iraq is home to many religious sites important for both Shia and Sunni Muslims.