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Al-Haram Al-Amain


Al-Haram Al-Amain
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Copyright: haya alsharef (haya) (815)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-19
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): islaam [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-04-20 7:36
Viewed: 3626
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Makkah is the place which captures the hearts of a billion Moslems all over the globe. It is the place where God's will was revealed to Muhammad, (peace be upon him), and it is now the location of the Holy Mosque and the scared Ka'ba. It is also the destination of millions of pilgrims and visitors and the holiest spot on earth.

God (called Allah in Arabic) has honored it in His Holy Book (Quran), in which it is given eleven different names, including: Makkah, Bakkah, Al-Balad Al-Amin, Al-Balad Al-Ameen, Al-Haram Al-Amain and Um-Al-Qura. God also refers to Makkah in several verses of the Holy Quran (also Koran) using other names, and has sworn on its name, thus giving a unique status unrivalled by any other city in the world.

It was also the will of God that the Holy Ka'ba be situated in Makkah. This divine will has affected the building and growth of the city as it is today.

The first Sura of the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on the outskirts of Makkah. These revelations to the Prophet continued later, and some verses of the Holy Quran are known as Makki, because they were revealed in Makkah, while others were called Madani because they were revealed in Madinah.

It was in and around Makkah that the early Moslems launched their "Jihad" (Holy Struggle) against polytheism, heresy and idolarty. It was here that God gave victory to His Prophet and his fellow-believers when they triumphantly entered Makkah in the 8th year after Hijra (630 AD), ending the state of polytheism and exalting the name of Allah, the one and only God. The idols were destroyed, God's House was purified and Makkah became a secure and sacred city. Moslems all over the world turn their faces in prayer five times ad day towards the Ka'ba in Makkah and begin and end their pilgrimage with a "tawaf" (circumambulation) of it.

The tale of the building of Makkah, the Holy Mosque and the Ka'ba is well-known, as are the events which took place in the city following the era of Abraham and Ishmael. We will therefore begin our description of Makkah with the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. When the future of the Holy City was a paramount consideration.

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Salam
Nice shot of Kaba, a big wish to tuch the this place, but don't know when I......
Well done and keep it up n up.

My best wishes are always with you.
M. Latif

Suhan Allah. What a beautiful picture of worlds most beautiful place. I love the lightining and the mode of the picture. But how you manage to take that short? Because I think photography is not allowed.

Selam Haya,

it is very nice shot of Kabe. I think you have a little bit focusing problem, but no matter.

congratulations,
Hakan

Your Photo and compostion is a great example of the purpose of this web site. To gain a better understanding of the world as whole through photography. Great work Haya.

Best Regards,

Rob

Hi Haya,
thank you so much for sharing the view of this place which is not accesible to everyone.
Hope to see more of your pictures soon. Insallah...
All the best to you,
Hanna

Merhaba Haya,
Very nice photo of Kabe but it isn't sharpness. Most beautiful place... Well done, selam.
Ahmet

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  • mammad Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 16 N: 473] (3129)
  • [2006-05-03 18:30]

Dear Haya ,
Nice frame, It's hard to take photo's in this hard light conditions with all the projectors but the composition could have been better maybe u should have chosen a wider angle.Keep up your work.TFS

Hello Haya.
I am pleased to see you have chosen a very interesting location, a photo that really adds mystery especially to us others that don't have the privelege of going here.
The lighting condition are perhaps not the best, but even still you have managed to get a fully acceptable picture.
Thank you for sharing, I will share this photo with one of my friends at work, as far as i know he is looking forward to his pilgrimage here.

Odd Jarle

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  • mugush Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 611 W: 49 N: 430] (2050)
  • [2006-05-20 15:06]

very nice..good captured.. one can feel the greater value of this hollly place..nice note too
thanks for sharing
love
mugush

صورة جميلة لهذا المكان الروحاني أختي هيا

لقطة موفقة و رائعة وأشكرك عليها وياليت أرى الحرم دائما بهذ الهدوء الجميل

شكرا لك

very nice composition!!!!!Great story:)

wow, amazing shot, i never thought one was allowed to take
photos of this magnificient place.
very nice composition and overview with the ka'ba in the center.
good nightshot with just some OE from the harsh floodlights.
thank you very much for showing us this wonderful place & take care, thor.

Salam Hayam

Superb picture, of this so special place. i like to see it during night
cheers
greg

Salam Haya
A nice shot during night arround ka'bah.
TFS

:-)

Hello Haya,

good shot of this wonderful place that's only accessible to a priviliged few. Technically it's not perfect (most of mine aren't!) but sometimes the subject matter is more important.

Regards

Stephen

Subhanallah, beautiful photo. It does bring back some wonderful memories of an enchanting place.

I too have taken some photos which can be viewed at http://community.webshots.com/user/umrah2005

I hope you enjoy them too, they are taken hi-res.

Hello Haya,

I cannot describe how impressed I am.....a brillant photo!!!!

kind regards Bea

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