A question on islam ?

Question

when muslims pray to allah which way to they face north , east , south , west , towards the moon whitch way can anyone help out
also is the moon there godly symbol

Answer 1

they face towards the kaaba that is in macca Saudi Arabia
u have see in the pic the black one is called kaaba

Answer 2

The muslims face towards the kaaba (the mosque in mekkah in saudi arabia) which was built by Abraham and his son Ishamael.

If unsure or in a place where u dont know which way the kaaba is (like AARON wanted to know. ) then make a sensible guess to which direction it might be and then pray (even though actually the guess would have been wrong) For Allah says in the Quran whether u turn East or West u will find the face of GOD.

Muslims dont only pray towards this direction but bury their dead facing towards the kaaba

Isnt that a nice concept?
All turning towards one place when alive and when dead showing all worship ONE and the only GOD

The moon has no religious significance in islam. It a mistake western historians have made time and again over the years saying that Allah was a moon God of the Pagans before and therefore the moon has a significance to muslims

NO

The moon and stars were taken only as a decorative symbol to adorn the minarets and domes of mosques. because 1400 years ago during that time the arabs saw nothing around them but sand, mountains, camels and obviously the moon and the stars. As the moon helped them in keepig track of the year and the stars guided them around the desert they chose to use them ONLY FOR A DECORATIVE PURPOSE

Answer 3

Qibla (قبلة) is an Arabic word for the direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays. Most mosques contain a niche in a wall that indicates the qibla.
According to the noted eighth-century imam Abu Hanifah, "The qibla of the people of the western countries is toward east; the qibla of the people of the eastern countries is toward west; the qibla of the people of the southern countries is toward north; and the qibla of the people of the northern countries is toward south."

The crescent moon and star symbol actually pre-dates Islam by several thousand years. Information on the origins of the symbol are difficult to ascertain, but most sources agree that these ancient celestial symbols were in use by the peoples of Central Asia and Siberia in their worship of sun, moon, and sky gods. There are also reports that the crescent moon and star were used to represent the Carthaginian goddess Tanit or the Greek goddess Diana.

The city of Byzantium (later known as Constantinople and Istanbul) adopted the crescent moon symbol. According to some reports, they chose it in honor of the goddess Diana. Others indicate that it dates back to a battle in which the Romans defeated the Goths on the first day of a lunar month. In any event, the crescent moon was featured on the city's flag even before the birth of Christ.

The early Muslim community did not really have a symbol. During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Islamic armies and caravans flew simple solid-colored flags (generally black, green, or white) for identification purposes. In later generations, the Muslim leaders continued to use a simple black, white, or green flag with no markings, writing, or symbolism on it.

It wasn't until the Ottoman Empire that the crescent moon and star became affiliated with the Muslim world. When the Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, they adopted the city's existing flag and symbol. Legend holds that the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman, had a dream in which the crescent moon stretched from one end of the earth to the other. Taking this as a good omen, he chose to keep the crescent and make it the symbol of his dynasty. There is speculation that the five points on the star represent the five pillars of Islam, but this is pure conjecture. The five points were not standard on the Ottoman flags, and as you will see on the following page, it is still not standard on flags used in the Muslim world today.

Based on this history, many Muslims reject using the crescent moon as a symbol of Islam. The faith of Islam has historically had no symbol, and many refuse to accept what is essentially an ancient pagan icon. It is certainly not in uniform use among Muslims.

Answer 4

People have dispelled the rumour that the moon is somehow special to the Muslims when it is not; it is what it is, a part of the universe and created by the Lord like everything else.
The Muslims face towards the Ka'aba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which was meant to give uniformity to the prayers and does not serve as a symbol of worship.
And the moon has nothing to do with Islamic beliefs except that the Muslim calender is lunar. God to Muslims is the Creator of everything and everyone and the moon has no significance.

God bless.

Answer 5

Prayer facing west or Kaabah in Mecca Saudi Arabia. We dont worship the moon. Its just a symbolism as how the christians use cross as a symbol. The moon signifies the season for ramadan (fasting month) like a calendar thats why it is found in most mosques but we dont worship it.

Answer 6

Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. (Facing Makkah in saudi arabia it is east for some people and west for other etc...) 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-Qurâ€â„¢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. If some Muslims live towards the west of the Kaaba they face the east. Similarly if they live towards the east of the Kaaba they face the west.


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 â€Ëœadhaanâ€â„¢ 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?

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NO THE moon not godly symbol

Answer 7

Our noble Muslim brothers dost pray facing the Mecca, 'tis their Holy of holies. Is not the cross the symbol of Christianity? Our Muslim brothers chooseth the crescent moon, but no more they worshipeth the moon than thou the cross!

Answer 8

the moon symbol had nothing to do with our religion IT IS ONLY a symbol , maybe because we follow the lunar calendar .

anyway , we pray toward the ka'aba in makkah (we call it the qiblah) , and all Muslims around the world have to pray toward it so its depends , in my city it is the west :)

Answer 9

they believe in moon but if the moon is not there at night they have to pray to stars but if stars r not there then they dont pray they wait till next week till santa moon come out again

Answer 10

What happens if a muslim is stuck in an elevator, and he feels the sudden urge to bow to mecca; What if he accidently bows in the wrong direction?