Pilgrimage to Mecca was a popular custom. Saadi visited Jerusalem and then set out on a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. He would travel the whole world entering every city except Mecca and Medina. It is the entrance to Mecca and the birthplace of Muhammad. Raynald threatened to attack the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Doubt in Muhammad began to grow amongst the people of Mecca. Forskal found the plant occurring between Mecca and Medina. Sarasota has been a consistent cultural mecca for nearly a century. By 1805, the Wahhabis controlled Mecca and Medina. He also sent alms in 1666 and 1672 to be distributed in Mecca and Medina. Claims have been made this could be a reference to the Kaaba in Mecca. Muhammad was born and raised in Mecca. The Qur'an is the only primary source for the life of Muhammad in Mecca. Muhammad started taking preparation for Mecca campaign. The government prohibits non-Muslims from entering the cities of Mecca and Medinah.