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Astronaut Captures Breathtaking View of Mecca From Space

Science · Mecca

Astronaut Captures Breathtaking View of Mecca From Space

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From space, Mecca appears as a city of light and contrast, with winding roads threading through rugged mountains. The radiant Great Mosque of Mecca and the Kaaba stand at its heart, a spiritual beacon visible even from orbit. Nearby, rows of white tents signal the presence of pilgrims who journey here for Hajj, a ritual [...]See the Story

The most special journey begins: the pilgrimage to Mecca

Mecca, Saudi Arabia · Mecca

The most special journey begins: the pilgrimage to Mecca

A total of 52 Muslims have started this Saturday which is the most important trip of their lives: the pilgrimage to Mecca on the occasion of the sacred month of Ramadan. They have departed from Ceuta on one of the first ships this morning. More than a trip, it is a vital experience. Something they live with a lot of emotion and a lot of feeling, as reflected in their faces minutes before the departure. Earlier this Saturday, all the people who w…See the Story

Islamic Teachings on Prisoners of War

Mecca, Saudi Arabia · Mecca

Islamic Teachings on Prisoners of War

Featured, Islam, Other Topics In the history of Islam, the first armed conflict between the Muslims and non-believers of Makkah (Mecca) was the Battle of Badr. In this battle, there were 313 Muslim fighters and more than 1000 enemy warriors. The Muslims won this battle and captured 70 enemy combatants as prisoners of war. The…See the Story

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