Why did Mecca become important for trade and religion?

Answer 1

Mecca is the most holy place in the Islamic world , simply because of the existence of Al-Kaaba in this city. Al-Kaaba is called (Bayt Allah alharam) i.e the sacred house of Allah, it was first built by the prophet Abraham & his son Ismael peace be upon them & rebuilt" maintinance" many times during its history & it was holy even before Islam especially for the Arabs. It's what all Muslims wish to see so that the piligrimage is a great spiritual pleasure for a Muslim that it makes him/her an eyewitness of that beauty in addition to the favours of performing this pillar. Also, keep in mind that All Muslims must turn to Al-Kaaba & face it when they pray to Allah (God) regardless of where they are, so they turn to it at least 5 times a day.

Besides , the prophet Muhammad PBUH was born in Mecca & loved it alot as his birthplace/ homeland. Allah gives the Muslim when praying in Almasjid Alharam,where the Kaaba is, extra recompense & favours that the prophet Muhammad PBUH told that one prayer in this mosque is equal to 100,000 prayers in any other mosque in the world. so no wonder for any Muslim to adore that great place & to strongly like visiting it many times.

Historically, Mecca was a centre of Arabic culture especially the occasions of fluent Arabic poems & the place where many activites were carried out such as trading.

Answer 2

First it is the birth place for prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Second the first period of Quran God revelation to prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Makkah (or Mecca). Third, The first God house on earth; called Kaaba; is located in Makkah. It is the most sacred place for Muslims. Makkah (or Mecca) is an important place for the Hajj ritual worship.

Answer 3

Muslims believe that the Pilgrimage to Mecca is required by God's command and can be found in their holy book, the Qur'an.

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Hajj (or pilgrimage) is the fifth pillar of Islam five pillars. Hajj (or pilgrimage) to Mecca (or Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is obligatory to every adult Muslim, regardless the Gender, at least once in life if he/she can afford it physically, financially, and safely.

Hajj (pilgrimage) is a great annual event for Muslims. There are many reasons why Muslims perform hajj which translate into the following numerous benefits of Hajj:

· It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are equal.

· It teaches us that no differences among people due to race, tribe, color, home country, or tongue language.

· It teaches us, practically, the real human rights when you find people equal during praying, worshiping, and during performing the rituals.

· Hajj learns us that we are belonging to God (Allah) alone and that we all need his mercy and forgiveness.

· Hajj is biggest world gathering in the world. It is a demonstration of Islam unity and Islam universality.

· Muslims get acquainted with the spiritual and historical environment of the prophet Muhammad which strengthen their faith.

· It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before Allah waiting for their final destiny.

· It confirms commitment of Muslims to Allah.

On top of the above, Muslims on Hajj are rewarded, per God will, with forgiveness of all their sins and they return back as pure and innocent as the new the born.

Answer 4

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam and obligatory on every Muslim once in life.
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Islam is hajj (or pilgrimage) to Mecca (or Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Is obligatory to every adult Muslim, regardless the Gender, to go for hajj at least once in life if he/she can afford it physically, financially, and safely.

Hajj (pilgrimage) is a great annual event for Muslims. There are many reasons why Muslims perform hajj which translate into the following numerous benefits of Hajj:

1. It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are equal.

2. It teaches us that no differences among people due to race, tribe, color, home country, or tongue language.

3. It teaches us, practically, the real human rights when you find people equal during praying, worshiping, and during performing the rituals.

4. Hajj learns us that we are belonging to God (Allah) alone and that we all need his mercy and forgiveness.

5. Hajj is biggest world gathering in the world. It is a demonstration of Islam unity and Islam universality.

6. Muslims get acquainted with the spiritual and historical environment of the prophet Muhammad which strengthen their faith.

7. It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before Allah waiting for their final destiny.

8. It confirms commitment of Muslims to Allah.

9. On top of the above, Muslims on Hajj are rewarded, per God will, with forgiveness of all their sins and they return back as pure and innocent as the new the born.

Answer 5

Mecca was an important trading centre even before the advent of Islam. The last Prophet of Islam was born in Mecca. He started preaching Islam in 610. Thus, Mecca became an important place from religious point of view. The Khana Ka'abah, the most sacred place for the Muslims, is also situated in Mecca.

Answer 6

It became important for religion, because it had the sacred idols and relics for all of the regional religions. As a result, it became a center of pilgrimage. In deference to its religious value, the city was mutually agreed by all of warring tribes to not be a place of violence. Because of its peaceful nature, business was more easily conducted there, which is why it became important for trade.

Answer 7

Muslims are told to go there, if financially competent, at least once in their life to perform Hajj.

This and the historical significance of the place makes it very Holy to them.

Answer 8

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