9th question about islam

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9. MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE KAABA 
Question: 
When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down 
to the Kaaba in their prayer? 
Answer: 
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. Tawaf around Kaaba for indicating one God 
When the Muslims go to Masjid-e-Haram in Makkah, they perform tawaf 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? 

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	9. MUSLIMS WORSHIP THE KAABA Question: When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer? Answer: 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. Tawaf around Kaaba for indicating one God When the Muslims go to Masjid-e-Haram in Makkah, they perform tawaf 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?