Explanation

• Total named gates: 25
• Major gates: 5
• Most famous gates: King Abdulaziz Gate, King Fahd Gate, Ajyad Gate, Umrah Gate, Al-Salam Gate
• Location: Masjid al-Haram
• Contains: Kaaba

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Number of idols in Kaaba: 360
• Famous idol: Hubal
• Worshippers: Quraysh of Makkah
• Removal of idols: Conquest of Makkah (630 AD / 8 AH)
• Place: Kaaba, Makkah

Last verified on 02-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AH
• Gregorian date: December 629 / January 630 AD
• Leader: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
• Place: Makkah (Saudi Arabia)
• Occasion: Victory of Muslims over Quraysh

Additional information:

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa (القصواء).
• Usama Ibn Zaid (RA) was sitting behind him.
• On the way, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited Surah Al-Fath (48th Surah of the Quran).

Last verified on 01-07-2026

Explanation

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spent 53 years in Makkah.

Additional information:

• Birth: 571 AD (Makkah)
• Prophethood began: 610 AD
• Migration (Hijrah): 622 AD
• Time in Madinah: 10 years (622–632 AD)

Last verified on 10-06-2026

Explanation

• The trade caravan from Syria to Makkah was led by Abu Sufyan ibn Harb.
• This event is linked to the period before the Battle of Badr.
• The caravan belonged to the Quraysh tribe of Makkah.
• Muslims attempted to intercept this caravan, which led to the Battle of Badr.

Last verified on 17-05-2026