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The main sacred place in Mecca (or Makkah) in Saudi Arabia is the Kaaba that is considered the first God House on earth. The pillars of Kaaba was raised by prophet Abraham (aided by his son Ismael); peace be upon them. Kaaba is surrounded by the Grand Mosque (or AlMasjid Alharam) that can accommodate up to 4-5 million Muslim to pray.
Quran says (meaning English translation):
"Verily, the first House (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah ('Mecca or Makkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for Al-'Alamin (the mankind and jinns).In it are manifest signs (for example), the Maqam (place) of Ibrahim (Abraham); who so ever enters it, he attains security. And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'bah or Kaaba) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah (or God and same God in Christianity and Judaism), those who can afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allah], then Allah stands not in need of any of the 'Alamin (mankind and jinns)." (3: 96-97)
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is known by several names. The most common name is the "Kaabah", which actually is the word corresponding to the word 'cube' in English.
It is also called the House of God (Bait-Allah)
It is also known as the House of Abraham, for Abraham and his first son, Ishmael, built it.
It is also known as the Ancient House, for it was the first house built for the worship of the One God. (Al Baitul-Ateeq)
It is also called the Noble Sanctuary. (Al Haram Ash-Shareef)
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∙ 12y agoa place where people go to math-debate if you know what i mean;)
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∙ 9y agoAn important Muslim shrine located in Mecca is the Great Mosque. There is a holy shrine called the Ka'bah located here to which Muslims come as pilgrims.
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∙ 13y agoIts the Kabah, the house of Almighty Allah
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∙ 15y agohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaaba
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∙ 14y agoIt is a Kaaba
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In which religion is the Kaaba located in Mecca a holy shrine?
Islam
Where is the most holy shrine of the Muslims located?
In Makkah (or Mecca) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
How do you spell kaaba?
That is the correct spelling of the proper noun, Kaaba or Ka'aba, for the holy shrine in Mecca.
Why was the significant for mecca?
Mecca was an important religious center as well as trading center. Caravans stopped by Mecca during certain holy months, to worship the ancient shrine called the Ka'aba.
Why was Kaaba significant for Mecca?
Mecca was an important religious center as well as trading center. Caravans stopped by Mecca during certain holy months, to worship the ancient shrine called the Ka'aba.
When was Shrine of the Holy Relics created?
Shrine of the Holy Relics was created in 1846.
What is a journey to the holy land or shrine?
A journey to the Holy Land or Shrine is called a pilgrimage.
What are the 4 places that pilgrims go to when they are on the hajj?
Muslims on Haj must perform three rituals while in Mecca: # The must walk seven times around the Ka'bah shrine. # They must also visit holy places outside Mecca and sacrifice an animal in honor of http://www.answers.com/topic/abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac. # They must return to Mecca and perform a farewell circling of the Ka'bah shrine.
What is the holy shrine of islam?
Islam has many holy shrines. the most Important is mecca. every place that a prophet or Imam has been lived or buried is a shrine. also places mentioned in Koran as a holy place.
Is mecca the holy book of islam?
The holy book of islam is "Quran" . Makkah (mecca) is the holy city for beleivers of Islam (muslims)
Where would you find the holy city Mecca?
i think you could find the holy city of mecca in Asia
What is the definition for mecca?
Mecca is the most holy site of Islam.
