بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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07:15 PM
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Maghrib
09:06 PM
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Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Masjid Al-Haram
المسجد الحرام
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Masjid al-Haram, known as the "Sacred Mosque," is the largest mosque in the world and surrounds the Kaaba in Mecca. It is the focal point of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages and the direction (Qibla) to which all Muslims turn during prayer. Every inch of the mosque is considered sacred, and a single prayer offered here is believed to be worth 100,000 prayers elsewhere. It represents the heart of the Islamic world and the unity of the global Ummah. Masjid al-Haram is the most sacred site in Islam. It surrounds the Kaaba, the House of Allah, which Muslims face in prayer five times daily. The mosque is a vast complex that has been expanded over centuries to accommodate millions of worshippers during Hajj. The name "al-Haram" means "the sacred" or "the inviolable." Within its boundaries, certain actions are prohibited, including fighting, violence, and even cutting plants. It is a sanctuary of peace and security. The Quran refers to the sanctity of the Haram and commands respect for it. The mosque includes several significant sites: the Kaaba, the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad), the Station of Ibrahim (Maqam Ibrahim), the well of Zamzam, and the hills of Safa and Marwa. Each of these has deep spiritual significance. Prayer in Masjid al-Haram carries immense reward. The Prophet said that a prayer in the Sacred Mosque is worth 100,000 prayers elsewhere. This is due to its sanctity and the presence of the Kaaba. Muslims from around the world dream of praying in this sacred space. The mosque is also the destination of Hajj and Umrah. Millions of pilgrims circle the Kaaba, perform Sa'i, and pray in the mosque, fulfilling the commands of Allah and following in the footsteps of the Prophet. The mosque has undergone numerous expansions throughout Islamic history, from the time of Umar to the present Saudi expansions. It now covers over 356,000 square meters and can hold over two million worshippers. Masjid al-Haram is the heart of the Islamic world. Wherever Muslims are, they turn toward it in prayer. It is the point of unity, the direction that unites all believers in worship. It is the place where the Ummah gathers annually for Hajj, the largest gathering of humanity on earth. For Muslims, Masjid al-Haram is more than a building; it is the symbol of their faith, the center of their worship, and the destination of their hearts. It is the house of their Lord, the place where they feel closest to Him, and the site of their greatest spiritual experiences.
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