ISIS is leaving a path of destroyed churches, shrines and mosques in its wake as it storms across Syria and Iraq, and has even set its sights on Mecca -- Islam's holiest site.

Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually in Mecca to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage.. Hajj became obligatory for every able-bodied Muslim adult who has ...

In the Footsteps of Muhammad. Mecca - Monday 21 June, 8 - 8.30pm - Programme 1. Warning: This is a working script, not a transcript, it is for interest only and not reference and it will contain ...

610: The year Muslims cite as the beginning of Muhammad's mission and revelation of the Quran. 613: The public preaching of Islam begins. 630: The Muslims, led by Muhammad, conquer Mecca.

Muhammad was born into the Quraysh tribe, a prominent family in Mecca, but his early life was marked by loss. Orphaned at a young age, he was cared for by his grandfather and later his uncle.