Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Makkah Al-Mukarramah holds an esteemed place in the hearts of Muslims, as it is home to the Sacred Mosque (Masjid Al-Haram). This is where millions of Muslims travel for Umrah and to fulfill the pilgrimage of Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam. Recognized as one of the holiest spots on Earth, Makkah inspires profound devotion, and we present to you a selection of the most beautiful sentiments expressed about this remarkable city.
Beautiful Expressions About Makkah
- O Makkah, no majesty on Earth compares to yours; your elegance and enchantment leave all else behind.
- I am the neighbor of Allah’s sanctuary, Makkah, my center and the anchor of my being, a visit that beckons me to lands filled with my family and loved ones.
- As I grasp my pen and organize my thoughts, I pause abruptly! What has happened to me?! Why do I not know where to begin or how to end? My words seem lost, and I cannot find the lines to express my feelings about Makkah.
- What can I say about a place where I discovered my true self, the essence of my existence, the foundation of my faith, and the peace of my life?
- O source of authenticity, O place that embodies reverence, my soul and spirit are in devotion to you, O Makkah.
- Alas, it missed witnessing this morning—how the skies descend upon Makkah and how the winds collide.
- During my travels throughout the East, I’ve never felt at ease as I did while residing in Makkah.
- I learned about ideal systems and the realities of life in Makkah, gaining insights in the mosque, at the public library, and through daily life.
- In this valley, Allah commanded His friend to dwell, and the well of Zamzam burst forth at his son’s feet.
- The one who does not grasp the essence of Hajj returns from Makkah with a bag full of gifts and an empty mind.
- O Makkah, land of generosity and kindness, Allah has blessed its people with bounties and chosen them since ancient times, revealing among them the leader of all creation.
A Poem Dedicated to Makkah Al-Mukarramah
This poem about the love for Makkah was composed by the contemporary Syrian poet Muhammad Rafaat Zanjeer, who was born in 1959. He graduated from Umm Al-Qura University with a doctorate in Arabic Language, specializing in rhetoric and criticism. He worked both in Jeddah and at the International Islamic University in Malaysia. The poet has published 25 books, 30 peer-reviewed articles, and over 100 studies and essays.
My heart melts for you with its yearning,
And it wanders in your meadows, yielding.
When you are mentioned, my tears flow freely,
And my soul is always enraptured by your memory.
And when I find solitude in your embrace,
My spirit is captive; it is never satiated.
And when I stand in prayer and supplication,
Within me, a plea emerges from the depth of my heart.
How I wish to be a martyr for your love—
How often I’ve been moved by my passion for you.
If I am deprived of residing in your cradle,
O, I wish my soul could be buried within your soil.
I care little about the trials of love for you;
Ah, if only I could perish for your sake!
Home of paradise, from which Muhammad came,
And the sacred source from which light emanates.
The verses of my Lord have illuminated,
In Makkah of glory, a light shines bright.
A land from which all goodness comes forth,
And the mightiest ruler is denied from it.
The water of Zamzam, and the sacred enclosure,
And the station of Ibrahim shines as an emblem.
And the grand Kaaba stands as the qiblah,
A symbol of guidance for all humankind.
More precious than gold is the soil beneath you,
A purifying land driven by faith.
Its Quran ignited worlds,
While demons read it, and mountains tremble.
A guiding light has come to humanity,
What fault lies with him that the world does not heed?
The sun illuminates our minds and hearts;
If only we were humble for the sake of Allah!
And the world wouldn’t turn into a mire,
With doctrines that are powerless and of no use.
Like wild beasts, we devour one another,
In a cycle of slaughter, bombs, and despair.
The powerful tread upon the weak with contempt,
And the echoes of grief shatter the stillness.
O, eastern land, have some mercy,
Enough of this dark loss and extremism!
All the flags of the enemy are deceitful,
And all thoughts of delusion lead to ruin.
If your pursuit was truly enlightened,
Or if you really relished the path ahead:
What catastrophes have befallen you as a consequence?
An intensity that would make one gray-headed in fear.
The sanctum of matters begins from Makkah,
And Allah accepts those who repent and return.
If you were to revisit, you would trample on the stars.
The east and the ungrateful west shall yield,
O Lord, hasten my arrival to Makkah,
For my soul yearns, and my eyes weep.
Reflections on Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Reflection One:
Countless pilgrims of various colors—blonde hair, blue eyes, and dark skin—perform the same ritual, embodying a spirit of unity and brotherhood I never imagined existed among people of different backgrounds.
Reflection Two:
The Hajj serves as a journey revealing how Muslims live; pilgrims spend nights in every village and city, tasting their food and sometimes even forming marriages. This pilgrimage alone is enough to dissolve boundaries and differences among all ethnicities under Islamic rule.
Reflection Three:
O Mother of Cities, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), where revelation descended among its mountains, and at its heart lies the Sacred Mosque, the greatest mosque in Islam, with the Kaaba as its focal point, the qiblah of Muslims.
Reflection Four:
Travel is indeed a fundamental component of the Muslim faith, as it relates to the pillar of Hajj. The pilgrimage is not merely a visit to Makkah; it is a journey across all the lands of Muslims from the pilgrim’s starting point to Makkah.
Messages About Makkah Al-Mukarramah
Message One:
What a heart-wrenching sight—to witness all these thousands of Muslims clad in the humility and simplicity of Ihram.
To see their bare heads,
And their cheeks stained with tears.
Message Two:
The light of our Prophet Muhammad spread throughout existence, illuminating the darkest corners.
And it shone brightly, smiling through the night.
Glory be to the land of Makkah, honored by his birth!
And let alone, the House of Allah is a sacred sanctuary.
Message Three:
If loyalty were for the land, the Prophet would never have left Makkah.
And if it were for the tribe, he would not have fought Quraish.
And if it were for family, he would not have disowned Abu Lahab.
But it is the creed that surpasses soil and blood.
Message Four:
Neither the poetry that adorned the hair of Antara,
Nor the pride that adorned Al-Mutanabbi’s verse,
Nor the wisdom that pervaded Shawqi’s poetry,
Can capture my love for you, O Makkah.
Message Five:
When I prepared to write about Makkah,
My emotions welled up,
And my limbs trembled,
As I felt as though I stood in the courtyards of the ancient House.
For no description is sufficient,
And no words can truly express your essence.
Most Beautiful Expressions of Love for Makkah
- All praise is due to Allah, who granted me the blessing of inhabiting the holiest places on Earth—my heart and soul. Praise be to Allah, with praises befitting His grandeur and magnificent grace.
- No words can truly reflect your glory, O Makkah.
- O best of lands, O sanctuary for devotees and ascetics, O haven for the fearful and the needy, O symbol of faith, O House of the Merciful, O love that reigns over the heart and dwells in the soul.
- Whoever dwells in you, O Makkah, knows no fear; and whoever loves you will never find satisfaction.
- I am proud, O Makkah, to be counted among your people.
- What a prestigious status this land has achieved, and what love resides in my heart for you! What a history it holds, destined to stand tall until the Day of Judgment—other lands envy your esteem, O Makkah.
- What can I say as a descendant of Al-Jarrah, Abbas, and the wielders of the drawn sword, whose blades brought nations to submission while their swords bowed before they approached Mother of Cities with the best of creation leading the way in conquest?
- May you be blessed, O Makkah, and may your people be blessed, and may your visitors and residents be blessed.
- May your days be filled with joy, O Makkah, and may Allah sustain you with the blessings He has bestowed upon you and protect you from the cunning of the malicious and the envy of the jealous, O Strong One, O Mighty!