Expansion of Islam, Contributions and Sects in Islam
Mecca is the ...
Question
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and every Muslim strives to make pilgrimage or Hajj to the city at least once in life. Which of the following is considered to be the third-most sacred city in Islam?
A
Medina
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B
Muscat
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C
Jerusalem
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D
Cairo
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Solution
The correct option is C Jerusalem Mecca is considered to be the holiest city in the context of Islam, while Medina is considered to be the second.
Jerusalem, now considered to be a part of middle-east, is considered to be the third-most holy city of Islam.