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	Makkah Mukarramah's Construction
		The Holy Mosque, Makkah Mukarramah is located in the middle of the city and statred out in an open circular plaza almost 2,000 square meters.
		The total area of Makkah Mukarramah started at 2,000 square meters and went up to 17,000 square meters by 754 A.D. "When the Dar aal Nadhwa was encompassed within the Holy mosque by Mutadil Al Abbasi, another 1,300 square meters was added" (The Holy 1999).
		The plan was a seven years project to renew and enlarge the conveniences of the Makkah Mukarramah as well as Madinah.
	www.albany.edu /~hs1168/isp523/final/makkahconstruction.html (272 words)

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		Makkah is the place which captures the hearts of a billion Moslems all over the globe.
		Makkah is at the intersection of latitude 21 to 25 degree north and longitude 39 to 49 degree east.
		Makkah is enclosed by the Valley of Abraham, which is surrounded by two nearby mountain ranges to the east, west and south.
	www.msu.edu /user/algarnim/makkah.htm (540 words)

	The Holy City of Makkah - The Saudi Arabia Information Resource (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jiddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born - the place where God's message was first revealed to him and the city to which he returned after the migration to Madinah in 622 AD.
		Makkah is the holiest city on earth to Muslims.
		The Holy Mosque in Makkah houses the Ka'aba, in the corner of which is set the Black Stone which marks the starting point for the seven circumambulations of the Holy Mosque which every hajji must complete.
	www.saudinf.com /main/a83.htm (209 words)

	Makkah the Blessed
		Makkah itself is an ancient city long regarded as a spiritual center and mentioned in the classical writings of historians and geographers, such as the second century Greek, Ptolemy.
		It was against this backdrop that the Prophet Muhammad was born in Makkah in the late sixth century.
		However, resistance from the wealthy tribes in Makkah, who saw Islam's monotheism and condemnation of idolatry as a threat to the prosperity that was partly due to the presence of idols in the Ka'abah and the many who came to Makkah to worship them, forced the Prophet to leave the city for Madinah in 622.
	www.jannah.org /articles/makkah.html (2271 words)

	Saudi Aramco World : Homes of Old Makkah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		As word of the water source spread, Arab tribes began to settle in the area, and so was born the city of Makkah, destined to become one of the most important oases on the spice and incense routes, at the meeting point of the great south-north and east -west caravan trails.
		The Ka'bah, the sacred house of God – and Makkah’s first stone building –; was built near the well as a place of worship; it came to be revered by all the tribes and eventually became the center of pilgrimage.
		Makkah’s first settlers were nomadic tribes who lived in tents dispersed around the well of Zamzam and throughout the valley.
	www.saudiaramcoworld.com /issue/199304/homes.of.old.makkah.htm (2736 words)

	History of Makkah
		The experience of visiting Makkah Mukkarramah in Saudi Arabia is a spiritual high point in a Muslims lives.
		Makkah is also where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in the late sixteenth century.
		The prophet had to migrate to Madinah in 622 A.D. and this migration, the Hijra, began the Islamic calendar (Makkah 1997).
	www.albany.edu /~hs1168/isp523/final/makkah.html (481 words)

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		Makkah was also an important trading center, located on the main caravan routes connecting the southern parts of the peninsula with the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.
		It was against this backdrop that the Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) was born in Makkah in the late sixth century.
		However, resistance from the wealthy tribes in Makkah, who saw Islam's monotheism and condemnation of idolatry as a threat to the prosperity that was partly due to the presence of idols in the Ka'bah and the many who came to Makkah to worship them, forced the Prophet to leave the city for Madinah in 622.
	www.geocities.com /mutmainaa/mosque/makkah.html (2110 words)

	Makkah, the Holy City of Islam: imaan.com, a resource on Makkah
		Makkah (Mecca) gets its supreme religious aura from the fact that it was at this ancient land that Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) was not only born, but the first message of God was revealed to him.
		The historical importance of Makkah (Mecca) is further heightened by the fact that Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) had returned to the city of Makkah (Mecca) in 622 AD after migrating to Madinah.
		That the importance of Makkah (Mecca) is invaluable for Muslims all over the world is well reflected by the fact that five times each day, over one billion Muslims in the world turn towards the Holy City of Makkah (Mecca) to offer their namaz or prayer.
	www.imaan.com /Makkah.asp (460 words)

	Haj Guide - Makkah Mukarramah
		Makkah was the birth place of Prophet Muhammad, and although he was forced to move to Madinah, he had profound admiration for the city.
		During the time of the Ottoman Empire, the distance between Makkah and the port of Jiddah was 75 km., between Medina and Jiddah 424 km., and between Medina and Badr 150 km.
		Killing of someone was not allowed in Makkah before Islam; this prohibition was lifted for the Holy Prophet for a short time on the day of the Conquest of Mecca, and after that was enforced again till the day of Judgment.
	www.hajcommittee.com /makkah.html (1123 words)

	Pilgrims Bid Farewell to Makkah
		Most of the pilgrims, who found their vehicles stranded in the flooded streets, preferred to walk the distance but were forced to maneuver their way through the debris and trash that had piled along the way.
		The local press said three pilgrims were killed on Saturday during scrambles to stone the devil in the Mina valley near Makkah, but there were no tragedies of the scale of the stampede which claimed 251 lives during last year’s ritual.
		Hospitals in Makkah are packed with pilgrims with cuts, bruises and fractures and in many cases suffering from pneumonia.
	www.arabnews.com /?page=1§ion=0&article=57989&d=24&m=1&y=2005 (973 words)

	Visiting Makkah
		Non-Muslims are not permitted to enter Makkah although some Europeans are known to have penetrated the sacred city in disguise, the first being Ludovico di Bartema in 1503 and the most famous visitor was Sir Richard Burton in 1853.
		Makkah’s land is such that almost nothing can grow there, but all types of grains, fruits and all necessities of life are brought here in plenty.
		Around Makkah, the Holy Prophet has fixed such places that cannot be crossed by people going to Makkah without entering the state of Ihram (The pilgrim’s robe consisting of two seamless sheets, the detail of which will come at its place).
	www.skykingstravel.com /visiting_makkah.htm (1258 words)

	Makkah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Makkah is the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and the point towards which every believer turns five times a day in prayer.
		It is also the focal point of the Haji, the sacred pilgrimage which should be undertaken by all Muslims at least once in a lifetime.
		Though steeped in tradition, Makkah is nowadays a modern city with facilities to cater for over two million pilgrims every year, at any time.
	astro.temple.edu /~trad/final-project/makkah.html (454 words)

	Hajj -- The Pilgrimage to Makkah
		In fact, in many languages, including English, Makkah has become synonymous with a place to which one turns, or yearns to go to, or is visited by many people.
		Makkah is one of the oldest cities of the world.
		With the arrival of Prophet Muhammad, who was born in Makkah from among the descendants of Abraham, Hagar and Ishmael, the history of Makkah and indeed of Arab people took a giant leap forward.
	www.islamicperspectives.com /Hajj.htm (1668 words)

	FaithStreams
		Saudi Arabia had officially changed the spelling of the name of this city to "Makkah" a few years ago after realizing the derogatory usage of the word by the Western media and Western authors.
		The Holy City of Makkah, which lies inland 73 kilometers east of Jeddah, is the place where the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, was born.
		It is the city that hosts the House of God, and every year millions of Muslims flock to this historic location to perform the rites of pilgrimage and worship.
	www.faithstreams.com /topics/islam/makkah-mecca.html (388 words)

	Makkah Al-Mukarramah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Makkah is a group of valleys at the foot of the Sarawat mountain range.
		Makkah is located about 50 miles from the Red Sea Coast, around the biblical well that has the blessed water, "Zamzam".
		Makkah is important in two points: Centre of the compulsory pilgrimage, and a focal point for all Muslim "salaat.
	www.geocities.com /al_hajj/Makkah.html (481 words)

	The Holy Mosque in Makkah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		After the peaceful re-conquest of Makkah in the year 630 AD by Prophet Muhammad, the Ka'abah was purified of the idols in it and the pilgrimage made obligatory for all Muslims at least once in a lifetime, if feasible, and worship returned to that of Allah alone, the one and only God and Creator.
		This immense extension, however, was not adequate for the unforeseen numbers of worshippers now coming to Makkah with the momentous changes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the Muslim world, and a great strain was placed on the Holy Mosque and the surrounding city.
		It is for the Ummah, the Islamic Community, that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques made this magnificent contribution to the architectural legacy of the Holy Mosque, so that believers may worship the Lord in His House in an atmosphere of majesty and beauty.
	www.iad.org /Makkah.html (1082 words)

	The Holy Kaaba and Makkah of Islam
		Makkah al-Mukarramah is located 73 kilometers inland from Jaddah in the historic Hijaz region in the Makkah province in Saudi Arabia.
		The prophet Muhammad was born in Makkah in 570 ACE.
		The Haram Mosque, comprised of a central quadrangle surrounded by stone walls, is the holiest shrine of Islam because the Ka'bah is located in the middle of the central courtyard of the mosque.
	www.blessingscornucopia.com /Islam_Muslim_Islamic_Sunnah_The_Holy_Kaaba_and_Makkah_of_Islam.htm (958 words)

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		Everybody knows that Makkah is the most important place for all the Muslims all over the world, in other words: Makkah is the place which captures the hearts of a billion Moslems all over the globe.
		God also refers to Makkah in several verses of the Holy Quran using other names, and has sworn on its name, thus giving a unique status unrivalled by any other city in the world.
		A great well in the holy mosque which was drilled before thousands of years by the angels for Mrs Hajar and her son to drink from.
	www.uqumed.com /stu/makkah.php (653 words)

	Makkah General (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Makkah AI Mukaramah is located on the extension of the feet of A1 Sarawat mountains, and it represents the junction of Tihamah with mountains around Makkah.
		Accordingly, Makkah AI Mukaramah is a group of valleys, which are traversed by mountains, also, these valley are the outlets of Makkah, specially towards the coast.
		The location of Makkah is very important, as it was the midpoint in the line of old trade caravans between Yemen in the south and AI Sham in the north.
	www.ahlan.org /z1.html (144 words)

	USC-MSA Compendium of Muslim Texts
		Finally, Abu Sufyan returned to Makkah totally disheartened because he knew the future was bleak.
		The Messenger proceeded to Makkah, commanding his flags to be concentrated in the area of Al-Hujun.
		If anyone should say, the Messenger killed men in Makkah, say Allah permitted His Messenger to do so but he does not permit you." The hour that Allah permitted the Messenger was from sunrise to late afternoon on the day of campaign.
	www.usc.edu /dept/MSA/fundamentals/pillars/fasting/tajuddin/fast_76.html (2194 words)

	The Holy City of Makkah (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Holy City of Makkah lies inland, some 73 km east of Jeddah, in the narrow, sandy Valley of Abraham.
		The land consists of rugged, rocky (predominantly granite) terrain, with mountain ranges on three sides (to the west, south and east).
		Thus each year the Holy City of Makkah is host to some two million hajjis (pilgrims) from all over the world.
	www.saudia-online.com /travel/Major%20Cities%20of%20the%20Kingdom_files/makkah.htm (262 words)

	Makkah pilgrimage, a must for every Muslim: imaan.com, a resource on pilgrimage to Makkah
		Makkah pilgrimage is an integral part of the five pillars of Islam which among other things also stipulates that every devout follower of the religion needs is to go on Hajj at least once during his or her lifetime.
		Makkah pilgrimage is also enlivened by several other landmarks associated with Ibrahim (Abraham), his wife Haggar, their son Ismail (Ishmael), and the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).
		Every year, Makkah pilgrimage is set into the motion about two months before the beginning of Dhul Hijjah when pilgrims start pouring in to the place from all corners of the world.
	www.imaan.com /Makkah_Pilgrimage.asp (399 words)

	datadubai.com: Makkah
		Makkah is the place that captures the hearts Moslems all over the world.
		It was in and around Makkah that the early Moslems launched their "Jihad" (Holy Struggle) against polytheism, heresy and idolatry.
		The tale of the building of Makkah, the Holy Mosque and the Kabba is well-known, as are the events which took place in the city following the era of Abraham and Ishmael.
	www.datadubai.com /mecca.htm (489 words)

	Makkah Hilton & Towers - Hotels in Makkah - Hilton International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Overlooking the Holy Haram Mosque and the Kaaba, the Hilton Makkah & Towers is set in the heart of Makkah.
		The Makkah Hilton & Towers’ ballroom and 5 meeting rooms for 3-300 will make any event, from meetings to receptions, a success.
		Pray with views over the Holy Haram in the Makkah Hilton & Towers’ 2 air-conditioned and carpeted 10,000-seater prayer halls.
	www.hilton.co.uk /makkah (251 words)

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