The Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
The Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Do Muslims worship the Kaaba?

When Islam is against idol worship why do the Muslims worship, and bow down to the Kaaba in their prayer?

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 subhanahu wata'ala.

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 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144

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.

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.

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.

Hadith of Umar radi allahu anhu

Regarding the black stone, hajr-e-aswad, there is a hadith (tradition), attributed to the illustrious companion of the Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, Umar radi allahu anhu.

According to Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, book of Hajj, chapter 56, Hadith No. 675. Umar radi allahu anhu said, "I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit nor harm. Had I not seen the Prophet peace be upon him touching (and kissing) you, I would never have touched (and kissed) you".

People stood on Kaaba and gave the adhaan

At the time of the Prophet peace be upon him, 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?

Source: http://www.opentruths.com/Q9.html

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