REALITY INSIDE MAKKAH MADINA.

“Makkah” (Mecca) and “Madinah” (Medina) are two of the holiest cities in Islam, and both play central roles in the lives of Muslims. Here are some key features of each city:

Mecca (Makkah):

1. Kaaba: The Kaaba is the most sacred site in Islam and is located in the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. It is a cubic structure draped in a black silk and gold curtain, known as the Kaaba’s kiswah. Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during their prayers, and it is a focal point of the Hajj pilgrimage.
2. Masjid al-Haram: The Grand Mosque surrounds the Kaaba and is the largest mosque in the world. It accommodates millions of worshippers during the Hajj pilgrimage and throughout the year.
3. Safa and Marwah: Pilgrims performing the Hajj or Umrah engage in the Sa’i ritual, walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, as part of the reenactment of Hagar’s search for water.
4. Well of Zamzam: Located within the Masjid al-Haram, the Well of Zamzam is believed to have miraculously appeared for Hagar and her son Ishmael. Pilgrims often drink from this well during their pilgrimage.
5. Mount Arafat: A nearby hill where pilgrims stand during the Hajj pilgrimage, specifically on the Day of Arafat, considered a critical aspect of the pilgrimage.

Medina (Madinah):

1. Masjid al-Nabawi: The Prophet’s Mosque is the second-holiest mosque in Islam and is located in Medina. It houses the Prophet Muhammad’s tomb. The mosque has a green dome marking the location of the Prophet’s grave.
2. Quba Mosque: The first mosque in Islam, built by the Prophet Muhammad upon his arrival in Medina.
3. Qiblatain Mosque: Known for an event in which the direction of prayer (qibla) changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. The mosque has two prayer niches to accommodate both qiblas.
4. Uhud Mountain: The site of the Battle of Uhud, a significant event in early Islamic history. The Uhud Mountain is located near Medina.