Islamic Holy Sites | MCQs

Explanation

• Masjid-e-Nimra is situated in the Plains of Arafat, Makkah.
  
• Pilgrims gather at Masjid-e-Nimra on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
• It is also known as the "Musalla".
• The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) delivered his Farewell Sermon at this location.
• Pilgrims perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined at Masjid-e-Nimra during Hajj.

Explanation

Masjid-e-Haram is located in Makkah.

It is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds the Kaaba.

It is the most sacred site in Islam.

Explanation

• The Kaaba, or the House of Allah, was firstly built by the angels under the divine command of Allah.
• Later, it was reconstructed by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Isma'il (Ishmael) as part of their duties assigned by Allah.

Explanation

The structure of Kaaba 1st Built by Hazrat Adam AS.

Abraham built al-Ka'ba and called for Hajj 5,000 years ago

The cover of the Kaaba is called Kiswah

Hazrat Usman bin Talha (R.A): (Key holder of Kaaba)

The first and innermost circle around Kaaba is Masjid ul Haram

The area around the Kaaba where pilgrims walk is called the Mataaf.

Explanation

Explanation

The Mataf is the open, flat area surrounding the Kaaba within Masjid al-Haram,

Where pilgrims perform the Tawaf.