If islam is idolatry and mecca is destroyed, is that the end of islam or will they find another object to project ritual worship onto?
2007-02-10 06:01:50 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, they'll find a new rock.
2007-02-10 06:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For those "in the know", there's always the etheric portion of the "rock" still existant, where the physical form is destroyed, eh? Perhaps that will suffice for worship ;-) Plus, who says "idolatry" is unacceptable? Perhaps what you view as idolatry is merely the viewing of an object as a mere "reminder" of what, actually, IS being worshipped, and the "idol" itself is not the (actual) focus, at all. ?? ;-)
2007-02-10 06:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by drakke1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I stated in an answer to one of your other questions, you have a very distorted idea of what Islam really is. Where did you find these crazy ideas? A hate site? Or do you really think this way? Your ignorance becomes more and more obvious with every question you ask. I hope one day you decide to really learn the TRUTH about Islam. It may just cure your anger and paranoia.
2007-02-10 09:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no idolatry in Islam. You want to see idolatry, go to a church, where you will see nothing but statues, paintings, even stain-glassed windows that people offer worship to. Muslims worship nothing and no one but Allah, the Almighty. Mecca happens to be a very holy place for Muslims because that is where their first place of worship was founded.
As-Salaamu Alaikum - Peace be upon you
2007-02-10 06:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by Maverick 6 · 6⤊ 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. 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 ‘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?
2007-02-10 07:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by PeaceKeeper 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First thing is that Islam is NOT idolatry and we DO NOT worship square rock. That is Kaaba, which tells us only the direction for pray.
May Allah give you Hidayat. AMEEN (means May God show you true path)
2007-02-10 06:23:06 · answer #6 · answered by Azeem Siddiqui 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We Muslims worship the one and only God, Allah. Idol worshipping is totally against Islamic teachings. When we do our prayers, we always face the kabba as well.
2007-02-10 06:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Bonjour! 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
they don't, I referred to that rock in youtube and it grow to be black and unique. they offer concept to it as a rock from heaven i wager, and they don't worship it, i imagine that they basically contact it or kiss it. Edited: Sorry grow to be watching youtube and forgot about this question. they fairly bow down because they pray to the God (Allah). people from all international huge pray straightly to Mecca's region, that is the middle in additional beneficial advantageous which means.
2016-12-04 00:13:54 · answer #8 · answered by england 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And the news is that muslims don't worship mecca, its just a unity point for us............and it won't effect our believes at all if its been destroyed somehow.........But Keep Dreaming !
2007-02-10 06:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We never worship squarred rocks.
2007-02-10 06:08:13 · answer #10 · answered by Phlow 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They might go back to worshipping the Golden Calf.
2007-02-10 06:05:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋