Islamic Landmarks | MCQs

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The tallest minaret in the world is the minaret of the Djamaa el Djazaïr in Algiers, Algeria.

which stands at 265 metres (870 ft).

The tallest minaret in the world built of bricks is the 73 metres (240 ft) tall Qutb Minar in Delhi, India

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The Rukn al-Yamani is the name of the southwest corner of the Kaaba, which is a cube-shaped 

The Rukn al-Yamani is one of the four pillars of the Kaaba

The small piece of land between Rukn-e-Islam (the Black Stone) and Rukn-e-Yamani (the Yemeni Corner) 

It is known as the "Hatim" or "Hijr Ismail."

Explanation

The Hateem, also known as Hijr Ismail

Shape: Semi-circular

Location: Opposite the northwest wall of the Kaaba

Significance: Considered part of the Kaaba's original structure pilgrims do not walk within the space between the Hateem and the Kaaba during Tawa

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Masjid-e-Quba also known as the very 1st Masjid of Islam, Founded by the Prophet Muhammad صلی الله علیہ وسلم.

Mosque Taqwa is the second name of mosque Quba:

It is located in Madina

Quba mosque is mentioned in Surah-al-Taubah.

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Masjid e Zarar has been mentioned in Surah e Tobah of the Holy Quran.

Masjid al- Zarar was a Medinan mosque that was founded near to the Quba' Mosque

Prophet Muhammad initially approved of but subsequently had destroyed while he was returning from the Expedition to Tabouk (which occurred in October 630 CE).

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Grand Jamia Mosque, Karachi also known as Bahria Town Jamia Masjid Complex is a cultural complex under construction in Bahria Town Karachi, Pakistan.

When completed, the complex will include Pakistan's largest and world's third largest mosque according to capacity.

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• Rome is the city of Italy mentioned in the Quran.
• The Quran mentions the Roman Empire, which had its capital in Rome, in several verses, including Surah Ar-Rum (Chapter 30), which is named after the Romans.

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• The small piece of land between Rukn-e-Islam (the Black Stone) and Rukn-e-Yamani (the Yemeni Corner) is known as the "Hatim" or "Hijr Isma'il."

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The Jāmeh Mosque of Isfahān also known as the Atiq Mosque and the Friday Mosque.

Located in Isfahan, Iran.