Questions for Muslims about Mecca?

Question

I know Islam considers Mecca a holy place. Why?
I have heard there is some sort of rock inside. Is that true?
You are supposed to face Mecca when you pray. Why?
and finally (and a bit more contriversal)
If Mecca is your holy place, why the fight over Jerusalem?

I am sorry if I mispelled. *Makkah*
I will try and remember.

Thank you for all the answers so far. Know this is only for understanding and peace. As long as we believe and repeat falsehoods about one anothers, there is no chance of peace.
Looking forward to a time when we are at peace

Answer 1

Let me explain first: Mecca is the name of the city. The black cubical that's holy to us is called the Kaaba.

The Kaaba is holy becuase it's the first house for Muslims on earth, and in heaven. The angels built it, and Prophet Ibrahim rebuilt it once. Prophet Mohammed helped rebuilt it another time

Indeed, it's nothing but stones, but sacred stones to us Muslims

We are supposed to face the Kaaba when praying becuase it is part of our rituals. We believe that there's another Kaaba just like it in heaven, and so this is the reaon we face it.

A long time ago, when Islam was still fresh, Muslims used to face Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem when praying. But Allah ordered them to face the Kaaba. And besides, we have this story, called Al-Israa and El-Meraag. In this story (which we believe is 100% true), Allah took Prophet Mohamed (peace be upon him) from the City of Mecca, to the Jerusalem in on night on a camel. And then he took him to heavens and spoke with them. (IT IS mentioned in the Quran) Thats why we consider it holy and want it back...

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Answer 2

I will answer only one of your questions the other answers you can find here www.islamalways.com. Need to run to a meeting. We fight over jerusalem because to us is a holy city. The prophet used to pray in that direction and then God told him to Pray towards Mecca, where the Kaba is The kaba is the place of worship for Adm and Abraham (PBUTH). Yes tehre is a stone inside... read more on your own Gots to go peace... I might come back later to add more details :) Thanks for asking so politely!

Answer 3

Firstly, it's Makkah NOT Mecca

Islam considers Makkah a holy place because that is where the House of God is.

The rock that you are referring to is "the Black stone". We do not worship it. It is a stone which originally came from heaven and was pure white. It has been blackened because of the sins of mankind.

We are supposed to face Makkah when we pray, because that is the command of God to face His house

Makkah is our holy land. Jerusalem is the land of the first mosque that the muslims used to face, when praying. This direction was later changed to Makkah. Also, many Prophets (Peace be upon them all) are buried in Jerusalem.

The mosque in Jerusalem (Al Aqsa) has been mentioned or referred to in the Quraan. Our Prophet (Peace be upon Him) led the other Prophets (Peace be upon them all) in prayer in the Al Aqsa mosque.

Answer 4

Mecca is the place where Kaaba is .It is a large cubical building structure and has been renovated few times in its history.

Kaba is considered by Muslims as the first house of worship built by Prophet Abraham for the sole worship of Allah(Arabic for God)

Quran says
"Most surely the first house appointed for men is the one at Bekka, blessed and a guidance for the nations. " 3: 96.

"And when Ibrahim and Ismail raised the foundations of the House: Our Lord! accept from us; surely you are the Hearing, the Knowing: " Quran 2:127.

Muslims are required as part of Hajj to circle the Kaaba. I think the stone you are referring is the hajarul aswad, meaning black stone that is outside kaaba. It is to be used as starting point when circling Kaaba. All places and things associated with Hajj is held in respect, so also this stone.

Muslims where ever they are to face kaaba(not the stone), when praying. May be this is for creating a spiritual unity by facing the first building which was built for sole worship of God.

There are 3 mosques sacred in Islam, mosque at mecca, mosque at Medina and third mosque at Jerusalem.

Answer 5

the city is respected by technique of Muslims for holding the holiest website of Islam, the Sacred Mosque of Mecca. A pilgrimage to Mecca in the course of the week of the Hajj is between the Pillars of Islam, a sacred duty it truly is needed of all in a position-bodied Muslims who can arise with the money for to flow, a minimum of once of their lifetime. the 'buliding' is called the Kaaba and it serves as a focal and unifying element between the Muslim human beings. throughout on a daily basis prayers, Muslims face in course of the Ka'aba from anyplace they are in the international. i'm no longer particular whats interior it yet from what i have heard, your no longer allowed to flow in there. i do not truly comprehend. i have not in any respect been~ some human beings say its empty.. All i comprehend is the door is really beautiful.

Answer 6

the kabba inside the mecca, is a hindu temple. it does not belong to muslims, it belongs to lord shiva. They pray at an idol. the kaaba. it can be spelt mecca as well.

Answer 7

ok, I'll answer the last one too, It’s a holy place for us too, but it’s not the reason for fighting, it’s a holy place for Jewish and Christians too, but we fight to keep our rights in visiting and pray there, we admit Jewish and Christianity and Quran tells us about them rights, in the other hand they don’t admit Islam and ofcourse will not give us any right to visit or pray there, that’s way we fight for it.

Answer 8

I've been wondering the same thing! What's all the fuss about Jerusalem when it was never even mentioned in the Quran?

Answer 9

Her are some verses that mat answer you question about Mecca:

[3:96] The first house (of worship) appointed for men was that at Bakka: full of blessing and of guidance for all kinds of beings:
In it are signs manifest; (for example), the station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to God, those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, God stands not in need of any of his creatures.
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[2:125-130]
Remember we made the house a place of assembly for men and a place of safety; and take ye the station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and we covenanted with Abraham and Ismail, that they should sanctify my house for those who compass it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
And remember Abraham said: my Lord, make this a city of peace, and feed its people with fruits, such of them their pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of fire, an evil destination (indeed)!
and remember Abraham and Ismail raised the foundations of the house (with this prayer): our Lord! Accept (this service) from us: for thou art the all hearing, the all knowing.
Our Lord! make of us Muslims, bowing to they (will), and of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to thy (will; and show us our places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in mercy); for thou art the oft returning, most merciful.
Our Lord! send amongst them an apostle of their own, who shall rehearse thy signs to them and instruct them in scripture and wisdom, and sanctify them: for thou art the exalted in might, the wise.

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[22:26] Behold! We gave the site, to Abraham, of the (sacred) house, (saying): associate not anything (in worship) with me; and sanctify my House for those who compass it round, or stand up, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in prayer).
And proclaim the pilgrimage among men: they will come to thee on foot and (mounted) On every kind of camel, lean on account of journeys through deep and distant mountain highways;