03 Incredible Facts In The Holy Sanctuary Of Makkah

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Though there are plenty of mysteries in the whole Arab Peninsula, yet the most prominent cities such as Makkah and Madinah have exceptional facts of Islamic and Pre-Islamic times. When it comes to Pre-Islamic facts, so Zamzam water, Hajrah’s seven Tawaf, Maqam-e-Ibrahim, Jamarat, Arafat, and Black stone, and relevant are some of the well-known mysteries in the holy city of Makkah.

Moreover, major or minor pilgrimages which are also known as Hajj or Umrah are the religious duties which could not fulfill without performing above-mentioned facts. Zamzam water and Hajrah’s seven Tawaf recall the trial of an infant in extreme thirst and Jamarat recalls how Ismael pelted Satan while astray. Similarly, Arafat and Blackstone also realize the Grace of God.

These were not started from the Islamic era but Pre-Islamic times. However, after thousands of years, the rituals of pilgrimages had been changed but Prophet Muhammad (SAW) improved them after the declaration of Prophethood. So, Quraysh of Makkah opposed Prophet Muhammad (SAW) but he remained steadfast and did not give up.

Since the flow of Prophethood started ...
... from Makkah, thus people who go to perform the religious obligation through umrah visa agents UK they apparently visit some most prominent places which reflect the Islamic period. Let’s see three incredible facts in the Holy Sanctuary of Makkah.

Jabal Thawr: Jabal Thawr is the mountain in which the cave of Thawr lies down. This is the Holy Cave in which the Holy Prophet (SAW) took refuge with his close companion Hazrat Abu-Bakr (R.A) the first caliph of Islam. The reason behind was that, when the Quraysh became more determined to kill Him, so the Cave of Thawr was the best option to save from the enemy.

Jabal al-Noor: It is placed near the Mecca in the Hijazi area of Saudi Arabia. The spot is popular due to having Cave of Hira in which the first Revelation revealed on the Messenger of Allah-Almighty through the angel. Due to expressing the origin of Islam, it has great importance for the Muslims. Plenty of people visit such striking Mystery whenever they get an opportunity.

Cemetery of Mau’alla: Cemetery of Mu’alla is the glorious graveyard. It is also known as Jannat al-Mau’alla. Cemetery of Mu’alla is situated in the north of the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. In this blessed place, the great family members of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are resting after buried. The blessed graveyard is richly visited from the Muslim tourists but not from Non-Muslims as they are not allowed to enter Al-Haram.

There are many other places which really recall pilgrims the history of Islam. But the most important thing is that pilgrims should not show any kind of shirk to kiss or to bow in front of them because it is unpardoned sin. As Allah-Almighty says in the Holy Quran that all the sins even equal to particles of sand can be pardoned except shirk. However, we should avoid such activities which lead to hell.

I am Ady Grewal and specifically providing information about all kinds of Umrah Packages through Islamic Travel. Truly, my major purpose is to make sure the religious obligation of UK based Muslim brothers and sisters by providing the information of cheapest packages from the UK to Saudi Arabia. If you are interested to perform Umrah, so you are at the absolutely right place. May Allah (SWT) fulfill your holy dream.