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Although the term al-ʿashara al-mubashsharūn (sometimes also al-mubashshara, [1] both meaning 'the ten to whom glad tidings were given') itself dates from a period after the 9th century, [10] the list of ten as such already appears on an inscription made upon a plaster table which is thought to have belonged to the palace of Khalid al-Qasri, an Umayyad official who served as the governor of ...
The Kaaba in Mecca or Makkah.. Bakkah (Arabic: بَكَّةُ [ˈbɛk.kɛh]), is a place mentioned in surah 3 ('Āl 'Imrān), ayah 96 of the Qur'an, a verse sometimes translated as: "Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Bakkah [i.e., Makkah] - blessed and a guidance for the worlds."
10-11 10: Yunus: يُونُس Yūnus: Jonah: 109 (11) Makkah: 51: 84: Alif Lam Ra: v. 98 [6] The revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad (not Muhammad's own work). (v. 15–17, 37–38, 94) [6] References to earlier prophets. [6] Fundamental tenets of Islam. [6] 11 11: Hud: هُود Hūd: Hud: 123 (10) Makkah: 52: 75: Alif Lam Ra: v. 50-60: The ...
Mecca (/ ˈ m ɛ k ə /; officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, [a] commonly shortened to Makkah [b]) is the capital of Mecca Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia; it is the holiest city according to Islam. [4] It is 70 km (43 mi) inland from Jeddah on the Red Sea, in a narrow valley 277 m (909 ft) above sea level.
[10] Some have said that it was called al-Qadr because it is a grand and high-value night. [11] Other names such as "Laylat al-'Azama" (Arabic: ليلة العظمة; night of the greatness) and "Laylat al-Sharaf" (Arabic: ليلة الشرف; lit. ' night of the honor ') have also been used. [12]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 February 2025. Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca "Haj" redirects here. For other uses, see Hajj (disambiguation) and Haj (disambiguation). Hajj حَجّ Pilgrims at the Masjid al-Haram performing Tawaf during Hajj Status Active Genre Religious pilgrimage Begins 8th day of Dhu al-Hijja Ends 12th or 13th day ...
9–10: In this verse "the one who discourages" references Abu Jahl when he tried to stop Muhammed from making devotions towards Allah, and anyone else for that matter. [ citation needed ] 11–14: These verses question whether the "one who discourages" is being "guided" or even "concerned" about God.
Islamic holy books are certain religious scriptures that are viewed by Muslims as having valid divine significance, in that they were authored by God through a variety of prophets and messengers, including those who predate the Quran.