This book offers a complete historical picture of the City of Makkah right from the time when the Prophet was born till the present day. It stresses the sacredness of the city and the salient features that distinguish it from any other place in the world. It can equip anyone with essentials of Hajj, rites, and rituals included in this religious act, and also about the geographical history i.e., expansion of the city during centuries, etc. It also highlights sacred sites in Makkah and reflects upon their significance in Islamic history. A great book to read about Makkah.
This book…
- Mentions the different aspects of Makkah, and records the most important historical events that have a direct effect on the establishment and sacredness of Makkah as well as its religious weight.
- Highlights the sites that are highly important whenever Makkah is mentioned like the Black Stone, Zamzam Well, and others.
- Designates a great part of the book speaking about the Holy Kaaba and the Holy Mosque updating the extensions and the improvements, that have taken place from the time of Muhammad (S) to the Saudi era.
- At the end of the book, there is a complete appendix about Hajj and its rites.
Publishers Foreword
This book sheds light on various aspects of the city of Makkah so that when he has finished the book, the reader will have an integrated picture of this holy city. This book is not purely historical, for we only relate here the historical events that have had a direct effect on Makkah and its development, sanctity and religious status.
The book begins with a discussion of the sacred nature of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the boundaries of the Haram (Sanctuary) and its sanctity. Then it discusses the superiority of Makkah and narrates Ahadith to that effect. Then it mentions the names of Makkah and the significance of these names.
This book also speaks of Ibrahim (Abraham) and Isma’il (Ishmael) (peace be upon them) and their connection to Makkah and its sanctity and development. Makkah derives its sanctity and high status from the presence of the Kaaba in the city. An entire section of the book is devoted to the Kaaba and discusses its origins and construction, the connection of Hajrah (Hagar) and Isma’il (A) to it, what has happened to it as it has been destroyed and rebuilt throughout the ages, and who its custodians have been. The book also discusses the holy places that are connected to it, such as the Maqam (the Station of Ibrahim), Al-Hajar Al-Aswad (the Black Stone), Al-Hijr, and Al-Multazam.
Naturally enough, the book devotes a considerable amount of attention to the well of Zamzam, describing the history of its origins, how it was re-dug, its superiority, how its water is used to treat sickness, and real-life examples of that.
Then the book discusses the conquest of Makkah and its far-reaching effects on the history of Makkah and on the future of Islam and its spread, and how the House was cleansed of Shirk (polytheism) and the Mushrikun (polytheists).
There are some important places that always come to mind when Makkah is mentioned, for they are strongly connected to it. It is essential to mention these places also which include: Hira’, the mountain of Thawr,’ Arafat, Al-Muhassir, the mosque of Al-Khaif, Muzdalifah, and the graveyard of Al-Mu’alla.
At the end of the book, the reader will find a section devoted to discussion of Hajj and its rituals because Hajj is strongly connected to Makkah and its sites in the minds of the Muslims.
May Allah bless our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and Companions, and those who follow them in truth until the Day of Judgment.
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Table of Contents |
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Publisher’s Foreword The importance and religious status of Makkah Al-Mukarramah The sanctity of Makkah The boundaries of the Haram (Sanctuary) The sanctity of the Haram The names of Makkah The superiority of Makkah Living in Makkah Description of the Holy Ka’bah and the history of its construction and maintenance Maqam Ibrahim (the Station of Ibrahim) and its virtues Expansion of Al-Masjid Al-Haram during the Saudi era |
HAJJ (Pilgrimage)
— The Miqats of Ihram Some charitable institutions and universities in Makkah Al Mukarramah Muslim World League (Rabitah Al-‘A lam AI-Islami) The most famous Libraries in Makkah Al-Mukarramah Some other historical locations in Makkah Al-Mukarramah |