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  1. In the Quran, the city of Makkah is referred to by several names, one of which is "Bakkah." This name is mentioned in Surah Al-Imran (Chapter 3), verse 96:"Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Bakkah - blessed and a guidance for the worlds.""Bakkah" is an ancientRead more

    In the Quran, the city of Makkah is referred to by several names, one of which is “Bakkah.” This name is mentioned in Surah Al-Imran (Chapter 3), verse 96:”Indeed, the first House [of worship] established for mankind was that at Bakkah – blessed and a guidance for the worlds.””Bakkah” is an ancient name for Makkah, and it is used in the Quran to emphasize the sacredness and significance of the city as the location of the Kaaba, the most revered sanctuary in Islam.

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  1. In the Quran, the city of Madinah is also referred to by another name, "Yathrib." This name is mentioned in Surah Al-Hashr (Chapter 59), verse 8, where it says: "But those who had settled in the city [i.e., Madinah] and had accepted faith before them [the Muhajirun], love those who have emigrated toRead more

    In the Quran, the city of Madinah is also referred to by another name, “Yathrib.” This name is mentioned in Surah Al-Hashr (Chapter 59), verse 8, where it says: “But those who had settled in the city [i.e., Madinah] and had accepted faith before them [the Muhajirun], love those who have emigrated to them and find not any want in their breasts of what the emigrants were given but give [them] preference over themselves, even though they are in privation. And whoever is protected from the stinginess of his soul – it is those who will be the successful.”

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  1. Hazrat Abraham's father was named Terah, and his uncle was named Haran. Terah is believed to have been an idol worshiper, while Haran is mentioned in some religious texts as having died prematurely. Hazrat Abraham, also known as Ibrahim in Islam, is considered a significant figure in various religioRead more

    Hazrat Abraham’s father was named Terah, and his uncle was named Haran. Terah is believed to have been an idol worshiper, while Haran is mentioned in some religious texts as having died prematurely. Hazrat Abraham, also known as Ibrahim in Islam, is considered a significant figure in various religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, for his monotheistic beliefs and his willingness to follow God’s commands.

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