What does Makkah mean?
The holiest city, birthplace of the Prophet ﷺ and home of the Ka'bah.
Makkah explained
Makkah is the mother of towns, made sacred by Allah on the day He created the heavens and the earth. A prayer in its Sacred Mosque is worth a hundred thousand elsewhere.
Related terms
- Ka'bahالكَعْبَة
The cube-shaped House of Allah in Makkah, the direction of every prayer.
- Al-Masjid al-Haramالمَسْجِد الحَرَام
The Sacred Mosque around the Ka'bah in Makkah, the largest mosque on earth.
- Hajjحَجّ
The pilgrimage to Makkah in Dhul Hijjah, the fifth pillar, once in a lifetime for those able.
- Madinahالمَدِينَة
The city of the Prophet ﷺ, where he is buried, the second holiest in Islam.
Questions about Makkah
What does Makkah mean?
Makkah (مَكَّة, Makkah) means: The holiest city, birthplace of the Prophet ﷺ and home of the Ka'bah.
How is Makkah written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written مَكَّة and pronounced Makkah. It is also spelled Mecca.
Where does Makkah come from in the Quran or hadith?
Makkah is the mother of towns, made sacred by Allah on the day He created the heavens and the earth. A prayer in its Sacred Mosque is worth a hundred thousand elsewhere. Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1834; Sunan Ibn Majah 1406.
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