Vocabulary
Foundation: the base that something is built upon; the beginning
Holy: something that has not been diluted, mixed or tampered with in any form.
Observation: something seen or noticed
Pilgrimage: a trip taken for religious reasons
Sacred: something that should be given a lot of respect
Holy: something that has not been diluted, mixed or tampered with in any form.
Observation: something seen or noticed
Pilgrimage: a trip taken for religious reasons
Sacred: something that should be given a lot of respect
Mecca is a sacred city located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The capital city of Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. Jeddah is an important city for business because it has a large port. Medina is an important religious city. It is considered the second holiest city by Orthodox Muslims.
Mecca is considered Islam's holiest city by Orthodox Muslims. Our Messenger teaches us that Mecca is the ONLY HOLY SPOT on our planet [The Supreme Wisdom Volume 2 (pg. 65)]. Every year, millions of Muslims make the Hajj (pilgrimage) to Mecca. Our Messenger, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, visited Mecca and Medina in 1959. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca. The city of Mecca is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son, Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon them), built the Ka'aba. Muslims visit the Ka'aba during the Hajj. Also, Ibrahim's wife Hajar (Hagar - pbuh) was blessed to find the well of Zamzam in Mecca. Zamzam still produces water today! Yakub was born near (but not in) Mecca. |
Who Is The Most Important Person from Mecca? Hint: He is the Greatest!
Our Messenger teaches:
"...This Holy City Mecca of Arabia... the original scientists didn't rule there, nor do they rule there today. But, they're gradually easing in. These are white scientists that is ruling there. This is why Muhammad must destroy the old. You find in the history of Muhammad he declared war on Mecca and he overcome them. So today, I'm telling you that we are not going to fight to become the ruler under the same thing that the old world have ruled under. We're going to make our own Holy City. You'll read in the Bible where it says that, "I saw a new Jerusalem coming down from out of the throne of God - the new God. He have a new city. He don't let His New Wisdom and His New Kingdom be built upon (an) old foundation." Theology of Time - June 25, 1972 |
Left: Man praying near Mecca
Right: Muslims on Hajj
Right: Muslims on Hajj
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Think!
What are your observations about the landscape of Mecca?
What are your observations about the Muslims on Hajj?
What are your observations about Mecca in our teachings? Who is the Muhammad being mentioned?
Do you have any other observations?
What are your observations about the Muslims on Hajj?
What are your observations about Mecca in our teachings? Who is the Muhammad being mentioned?
Do you have any other observations?
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