In the sixth century after Christ, Mecca (pronounced Makkah in Arabic) was hardly known to the outside world but it was the commercial and religious centre of Arabia.
Qarnigii lixaad Masiixa dabadiis, Maka (afka Carabiga waxa loogu dhawaaqaa Makkah) waxay ay ahayd meel ay adagtahay in dunida dibaddu aqoonsato laakiinse waxay Carabta u ahayd xarun diimeed iyo mid gancasiba.