History of Makkah

More About The History of Makkah Book by Darussalam

The First Qibla: The Kaaba (Makkah) is the center of heartfelt love for Allah, the Messenger of Allah, and Muslims. It is the first house built for the worship of Allah on earth. That is why the reward here is many times more than in other places. One prayer here has the status of one lakh prayers.

From the very first day, Allah declared it and the nearby area to be sacred. Everything in it enjoys peace and order, even the trees and other vegetation here cannot be cut. The birds and animals here cannot be scared away. Makkah has been blessed with majesty, sanctity, and safety all thanks to the Kaaba.

The book "History of Makkah" in English" has been compiled by the research and authorship department of Darussalam, while Maulana Safiur Rahman Mubarakpuri, may Allah have mercy on him, has performed the duties of revision in a good manner.

Highlights

• This book discusses various aspects of Makkah and Bait-Allah and mentions the special historical events that are directly related to the foundation and construction of Bait-Allah, its sanctity, and its religious status.
• The book also sheds light on the places whose mention is inextricably linked with the mention of the history of Mecca. Like Black Stone, Well of Zamzam, Mina, Arafat, etc.
• A separate title has been established for the mention of Kaaba and Masjid Haram. It mentions the expansion and renovation of Masjid Haram in different periods of history
• In the last part of the book, the complete procedures and short rules for performing Hajj and Umrah are mentioned for the guidance of pilgrims and pilgrims.
• During the compilation, care was taken to ensure that only authentic events, traditions, and hadiths were included in the book. Thus, this book has a unique status in its art.