2006-06-21 15:03:20 · 5 answers · asked by Goodness 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
actually it is a statue not wall, and sadly, many people die every year due to the overcrowd at that location.
2006-06-24 19:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Mostafa Al Banna 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
During hajj yes muslims do throw stones at a pillar. However this is symbolic of our rejection of satan. We don't believe that the pillar is actually satan.
I think it is a very beautiful practice. To act out your rejection of satan and his temptations. I hear it's a very purifying experience. I hope god willing one day to do this myself :)
May God bless you for asking rather than assuming. For only by asking do we gain understanding.
I hope this helped
2006-06-22 00:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We do not do it believing that satan is there or something like that, we do it it remembrance of Abraham, who did throw stones at satan on the place.
Infact most of our action you'll find, we do it on the steps of Abraham, circumcision, sacrifice, and there are lots more.
2006-06-21 22:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by byefareed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a religious ritual. Harmless. Look at what some Christians do in the run-up to Easter: they whip themselves bloody and have themselves nailed to crosses....
2006-06-21 22:08:09 · answer #4 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they throw at a pillar...and kill many followers doingit! But its OK....they breed so well.
2006-06-21 23:30:03 · answer #5 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋