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Ayesha nadeem
Kaaba – idol? Do Muslims worship the Kaaba or the "black stone"? If not, why do they pray or fall down towards the Kaaba in Mecca or Mecca (Saudi Arabia)? What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam? Why do some Muslims touch or kiss the black stone in the Kaaba when they make pilgrimages? These are the questions raised by the majority of non-Muslims. There is a misunderstanding among the majority of non-Muslims that the Holy Kaaba was built after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (“Rest in Him”). To understand the answers to these questions, you need to look at the history of the Holy Kaaba, its references in the Holy Quran, as well as books of other religions and the reasons for Muslim prayers in the direction of the Holy Kaaba.
Kaaba; The first building built for worship:
Since then, as unknown travelers and traders learned about the Holy City of Mecca and the holy stone building of the Holy Kaaba, which lies in the center of Mecca. It is believed that Allah; Almighty, ordered the Prophet Adam (Peace to Him) to build a place of worship for the world. This is a stone building; called Baitullaah (House of Allah), similar to the House in Heaven; called Baitul Ma & # 39; moor. History itself cannot determine the holiness and antiquity of this sacred stone building. This is without doubt considered the first building built for worship.
Later, on the foundations laid by the Prophet Adam (peace be upon him), the Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) restored this house in Allah; orders of the Almighty. He took his wife Hajra (Peace upon her) and his son, the son Ismail (peace be upon him) in the southern deserts of Faaran, and restored the House of Allah, the holy Ka'ba. This Kaaba stone building was built by the Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon him) for the pious worship of the One Allah, but local people filled it with idols and started idolatry. He broke all the idols inside the Kaaba. The Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be on Him) explained to them that this is a stone building; Baitullaah (Holy Kaaba) is only the symbolic "House of God (Allah Almighty Almighty)", and God does not live there. People did not understand the meaning, and soon after his death, people again filled the Holy Kaaba with idols and again began idolatry. They became the custom that people from faraway places usually pianos at Kaaba annually to worship idols. This custom continued until the time of the last prophet; Prophet Muhammad ("Peace be upon him!").
Before the prophecy of the Prophet Muhammad (“Peace be against him”), the border walls of the Holy Kaaba were damaged due to flooding and were repaired by four Quraysh tribes. At an honorable moment of placing the sacred Black Stone "Hajr-e-Asvad" on the eastern wall of the Kaaba, tribal leaders began to argue. The battle was to begin when the matter was resolved by the intelligence and wisdom of the Holy Prophet. He put the sacred stone on a wide piece of cloth, asked the leaders of the tribe to pick up and take this rag along with the eastern wall of the Holy Kaaba. Subsequently, the Prophet Muhammad (“Rest on Him”) himself discovered the sacred Black Stone in its original place.
After the bloodless conquest of Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad (“Peace be upon him!”) He broke all the idols placed in the Holy Ka'ab by the Arab idol worshipers. Having destroyed these idols, the Prophet of Islam (“Peace be upon him!”) Read the following verses (lines) of the Holy Quran:
Truth came, and the lie was gone. Indeed it is a lie [by nature]ever leaving.
[Quran 17:81]
After the Muslim Hijri (migration) from Mecca to Medina, they arrived in Mecca to make a hajj (Islamic pilgrimage) to Zil Hajj, the last month of the Islamic year. After the bloodless victory of Mecca, the Muslims control the Holy Kaaba. Until that time, only Muslims from all over the world visit the Holy Kaaba every year to offer Hajj.
Holy Kaaba, made by Qibla
It is also a fact that Muslims did not first encounter the Kaaba. They prayed in the direction of Baitul-Mukaddas (Masjid-e-Aksa) in Jerusalem. Approximately sixteen months after the migration of Muslims to Medina, Allah; Almighty, changed the qibla (direction) to the Holy Kaaba. Since that time, all Muslims surround the world in front of the holy Kaaba, offering prayers.
This is stated in the Holy Quran:
And so we have made you a fair community, that you will be witnesses over people, and the Messenger will become a witness over you. And we didn’t do the dial that you came across, except that We could make it obvious who would follow the Messenger who will return on his heels. Indeed, it is difficult, except for those who were guided by Allah. And never did Allah make you lose faith. Indeed, Allah is for the people, the Good and the Merciful. We certainly saw the turn of your face, [O Muhammad], to heaven, and We will certainly turn you into a qibla, with which you will be pleased. So turn your face to al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you are [believers] turn your faces to him [in prayer]Indeed, those who are given the Scriptures are well aware that this is true from their Lord. And Allah does not know what they are doing.
[Quran 2:143-144]
Thus, the Holy Kaaba is in fact the guide of Muslims all over the world for the worship of Allah; Almighty to provoke unity among Muslims.
Holy Kaaba; Direction prayers muslims
According to the Koran and the Bible, the Holy Kaaba is only a center for Muslims all over the world. In fact, this is the direction given to Muslims for prayers. Muslims from all over the world look towards the Kaaba in Mecca five times a day.
This is stated in the Holy Quran:
For each [religious following] this is the direction to which it belongs. So, race to [all that is] OK. Wherever you are, Allah will lead you [for judgement] together. Indeed, Allah is above all the literate. So, wherever you come from [for prayer, O Muhammad] turn your face to al-Masjid al-Haram, and indeed, this is the truth from your Lord. Allah does not know what you are doing.
[Quran 2:148-149]
The Bible states:
I will worship the holy temple and praise your name for your love and your loyalty, because you have exalted your name and your word above all else.
[From the NIV Bible, Psalm 138:2]
The difference between the Holy Kaaba and Hindu or Buddhist idols
Islam rejects idolatry. On the other hand, he believes in the Oneness of God. The fact is that Muslims all over the world encounter the Holy Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship it (God forbids) or consider it their God. They believe that this is the symbolic House of Allah on earth, similar to Bayt-ul-Ma'amur (the house of Allah in Heaven right above the Holy Kaaba).
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
You only worship, besides Allah, idols, and you produce lies. Indeed, those whom you worship other than Allah do not possess for you [the power of] security. Therefore, seek from Allah positions and worship Him and thank Him. To him you will return. "
[Quran 29:17]
On the other hand, idolaters view the sculptures made by them as their gods. They lay idols in front of them and begin to worship them and spread out before them. In addition, people also make idols of the sun, the moon or birds, etc., and worship them. Islam discourages this idolatry.
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
And His signs are night and day, the sun and the moon. Do not stretch to the sun or the moon, but to the prostate to Allah, who created them, if it is He whom you worship.
[Quran 41:37]
They ask you [O Muhammad]about new moons. Say: "These are the dimensions of time for people and for hajj." And not righteousness to enter homes from the back, but righteousness [in] he who fears Allah. And enter the house from your door. And fear Allah that you will succeed.
[Quran 2:189]
One direction encourages Muslim unity
Islam believes in the unity of Muslims all over the world. That is why Muslims worship the same God, standing in one direction, using one language. One direction highlighted by Muslims by Allah; Almighty, encourages Muslim unity throughout the world. In fact, this is a message that Muslims are one, they are one. In fact, this should show the unity of Muslims to non-Muslims.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is clear that Muslims are ordered to meet with the Kaaba, or the Kaaba performs its prayer at Qibla, only to unite them. Baitullaah, the Holy Kaaba is not an idol, but in fact is the symbolic House of Allah and is the only center of prayers for about 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide.
Video: MIRACULATION KABABA – Why pray for the Kaaba?
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