Question

By the early 600s, Mecca has become an international center for trade and pilgrimages. When Muhammad returns to Mecca in 630, he proclaims it the holiest city in Islam. To this day, Muslims face Mecca when they pray.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Mecca became the holiest city in Islam when Muhammad returned in 630 and Muslims face Mecca when they pray. The statement is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

By the early 600s, Mecca had already become an international center for trade and pilgrimages. However, it was when Muhammad returned to Mecca in 630 that he proclaimed it the holiest city in Islam.

This is true. Muslims face Mecca when they pray because the Kaaba, a shrine located in the center of Mecca, is considered the holiest site in Islam. It is believed to have been built by Abraham and his son Ismail and is the focus of the Islamic pilgrimage known as the Hajj.