CHAPTER (13) Muslims worship the Kaaba
Question: - When Islam is against idol worship, then what is the reason why Muslims bow down to the Kaaba in their prayers and worship it? Answer: - 'Kaaba' is the Qibla i.e. the direction in which Muslims turn their faces at the time of Namaz. It should be noted that although Muslims turn to the Kaaba in their prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims do not worship or bow down to anyone except one Allah. It is said in the Qur'an- "We see your faces turning upside down towards the sky. So shall we not turn your faces towards a qiblah, which pleases you, wherever you may be, you should keep your faces in that direction." Turn to the Holy Mosque." (Qur'an, 2 144) 1. Islam believes in strengthening the foundations of unity. For example, if Muslims wanted them to offer prayers, it was al...