The western coastal province of modern-day Saudi Arabia, significant for its historical, religious, and cultural importance in Islam.
Cube-shaped “House of God” located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and focal point of the hajj pilgrimage and Islamic prayer.
An in-depth look into the Kaʿbah, its structure, significance, and historical details as described by Burckhardt and Burton. Explore the physical and religious attributes of this central Islamic symbol.
The holiest city in Islam, birthplace of Muhammad, site of the Kaabah and annual pilgrimage.
Sharif Husayn ibn Ali (d. 1931), Grand Sharif of Mecca and leader of the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire in 1916. His legitimacy was based on his religious prestige as a descendant of Muhammad and his role as custodian of Mecca and Medina.
Explore the significance, history, and meaning of Baitu 'l-Haram, also known as the Sacred House, which refers to the Meccan mosque, Masjidu 'l-Haram.
Explore Mecca, its historical, religious, and cultural significance in Islam, including its etymology, role in Islamic pilgrimage, and its centrality to daily worship.
Ancient and powerful Meccan tribe influential during the time of Prophet Muhammad
The two holy places in Islam, referring to the cities of Mecca and Medina.
Qusayy, an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad, responsible for taking possession of the Kaaba and becoming the ruler of Mecca.
Explore the concept of Qiblah in Islam, its linguistic roots, religious significance, and the historical background of its establishment. Understand the implications of this pivotal direction in Muslim worship.
Explore the significance and history of Biʾr Zamzam, a sacred well located within the confines of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. Learn its etymology, cultural importance, and its role in Islamic traditions.
Explore the significance of Zamzam, the sacred well in Makkah, its historical and religious importance in Islam, and the origins of its name.
Explore the term 'Baitu ʾl-Lāh,' its meaning, significance, and usage in Islamic context. Understand why it is termed 'The House of God,' and its importance in the Muslim world.
Wealthy and powerful seventh-century leader of Mecca and the tribe of Quraysh.
Qusayy ibn Kilab, key historical figure in the pre-Islamic history of the Quraysh tribe, known for consolidating power in Mecca and overseeing the Kaaba.
