the black stone was worshiped by Pagan Religions long before Islam?? Can anyone explain?
2006-09-01 07:23:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When it fell to the earth ( meteorite) they didnt know what it was, and took it as a sign from God. They worshipped it under Alilah and her three daughters. Mohammed made the deal to keep the rock, as well as the location, because the man who woned it, was making good money in selling "sacrifices" to Alilah. When Mohammed wanted to spread Islam, he made the deal with him to keep the rock, and the rituals , the running, etc.. and he could continue to make his money, and that is also when the satanic verses came out.
Shortly after, his leaders came to him, and said they were not going to teach the daughters, then Mohammed basically killed the guy and his wife, took his land, and there ya go..Islam in its infancy..sound familiar?
2006-09-01 07:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Muslims don't worship the black stone called kaaba. The kaaba is believe to have been built by Abraham and Ismael as a house of worship to god. Nevertheless they don't worship the kaaba.
There is a hadeeth, where the prophet says "The sanctity of a believer is far greater in Allah's sight than the sanctity of the Kaaba itself."
2006-09-01 07:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by Jamal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muslims do not worship that stone, they just bow in that particular direction to show oneness and solidarity. This is a very much famous misconception about the muslims in the whole world.We ony worship one Allah and cannot place anyone with him.
2006-09-01 07:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by eitemad_eitemad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah.
It is mentioned in Surah Baqarah:
"We see the turning of thy face (for guidance) to the heavens: now shall We turn thee to a Qiblah that shall please thee. Turn then thy face in the direction of the Sacred Mosque: wherever ye are, turn your faces in that direction."
[Al-Qur’an 2:144]
1. Islam believes in fostering unity
For instance, if Muslims want to offer Salaah (Prayer), it is possible that some may wish to face north, while some may wish to face south. In order to unite Muslims in their worship of the One True God, Muslims, wherever they may be, are asked to face in only one direction i.e. towards the Kaaba.
2. Kaaba is at the Centre of the World Map
The Muslims were the first people to draw the map of the world. They drew the map with the south facing upwards and north downwards. The Kaaba was at the centre. Later, western cartographers drew the map upside down with the north facing upwards and south downwards. Yet, Alhamdullilah the Kaaba is at the centre of the world map.
3. Tawaaf around Kaaba for indicating one God
When the Muslims go to Masjid-e-Haram in Makkah, they perform tawaaf or circumambulation round the Kaaba. This act symbolizes the belief and worship of One God, since, just as every circle has one centre, so also there is only one Allah (swt) worthy of worship.
4. Hadith of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)
Regarding the black stone, hajr-e-aswad, there is a hadith (tradition), attributed to the illustrious companion of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), Umar (may Allah be pleased with him).
According to Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, book of Hajj, chapter 56, H.No. 675. Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet (pbuh) touching (and kissing) you, I would never have touched (and kissed) you".
5. People stood on Kaaba and gave the adhaan
At the time of the Prophet, people even stood on the Kaaba and gave the ‘adhaan’ or the call to prayer. One may ask those who allege that Muslims worship the Kaaba; which idol worshipper stands on the idol he worships?
2006-09-01 07:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They don't worship it, but the black stone has an interesting history.
2006-09-01 07:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by btsmith_y 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whatd evidence do you have that Muslim worship it, We only worship Allah and Allah Alone. the black stone is apart of the Kabba it is not worshiped it is a Scared place for all Muslims.
2006-09-01 07:27:50 · answer #6 · answered by Muslimah4Life 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They don't worship it.
Their "Religion" is based in paganism though, along with some Christian heretics, and splash in some good old testament punishments.
Peace!
2006-09-01 07:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because Islam is idolarty. Allah is not what we in The West think of as God. The rock was for the moon god. Mohamed chose this idol as his God. The Sword, anyone?
2006-09-01 07:27:25 · answer #8 · answered by who WAS #1? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is the stone on which the Prophet sat when he first started playing the bongos.
2006-09-01 07:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Gallivanting Galactic Gadfly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they dont worship it
it is a stone from heaven so it is a holy stone. they dont worship it.
2006-09-01 07:25:18 · answer #10 · answered by zinc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋