Books on Makkah and Madinah

The holy cities of Makkah and Madinah are of great reverence for Muslims. They are the blessed places where Prophet Muhammad spent his life and preached Allah’s true religion, Islam. Muslims who find the history of these two cities of great interest do not need to look elsewhere. This section offers trustworthy and informative treatises about these two cities. The section offers:

• The history of Madinah and how the city developed over centuries. The changes that occurred as a result of development are narrated effectively for the readers in books such as History of Madinah Munawwarah.
• An interesting historical treatise on Makkah the Holy City of Prphet Muhammad’s birth can be enticing. Such books as History of Makkah Mukarramah interest the readers.
• A nice collection of pictures of the two holy cities can make an attractive collection for an Islamic library. Islamic Album - Photo Galleries of the Two Holy Mosques (Makkah and Madinah) can be a valuable possession.
• Since Hajj and Umrah are performed in the cities of Makkah and Madinah these two cities hold great significance. Knowledge of their geographical details can be highly beneficial for many readers.