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Muslims pray towards Mecca, and directly towards to the 'Kaaba' which is situated within it.
However, do not mistake that Muslims pray 'to' the Kaaba. They only pray 'towards' it, as a means of direction, directing their pray to God alone.
An example to clearly explain this is, the 'North Star'. People use the North Star as a means of direction, to get to a certain place. When they sight the North Star, and start to follow it, they do not say:
"Ok, I'm 'going to' the North star now."
- No, but instead they go towards it, because they can't get directly at it, they only use it as a means of direction and guidance.
So, Muslims pray towards the Kabaa, as this is a means of praying to God, as they cannot go physically before God, and pray (i.e. as someone would do with an Idol).
Also, it is because Allah commanded the Prophet Muhammed p.b.u.h, to establish pray to Him (God) by praying five times a day 'towards' the Kaaba.
So as that we would not have unsystematic directions of pray, and avoid two people from praying in the opposite direction (facing each other), and have some level of organisation.
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Ibraheem Islam
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Where do the Islamic people pray towards?
Muslims pray towards the city of Mecca. Specifically towards the Kaaba. Mecca
Which direction do Muslims face when they pray to Mecca?
Muslims face towards the Kaaba in Mecca when they pray.
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Muslims pray toward the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. This act of facing the Kaaba during prayer is called "Qibla." It symbolizes the unity and uniformity of worship among Muslims worldwide.
What city would Muslims pray toward?
Muslims do not worship any city. However, you may be asking which cities are holy for Muslims. The three most holy cities in Islam are Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.
Where do all mosques and Muslims pray towards?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
What is a mecca Mecca was a ancient city in the city of Jeruselum of Jordan?
Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabi. It is the holiest city for Muslims -- when Muslims pray, they allign themselves so that they bow towards Mecca. Mecca is neither in Jeruselum nor in Jordan.
Which direction would Muslims face to pray in the Central United States of America?
towards the east and Mecca
What religon prays towards mecca?
Muslims pray towards Makkah on a daily basis it is also where they start the Islamic pilgrimage Hajj.
Did Muslims pray towards Jerusalem?
Yes, when prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was in Mecca (Makkah), He and all Muslims were praying towards direction of Al-Qods (Jerusalem). After immigration to al-Madinah (Medina) he was ordered, and all Muslims, by God (Allah in Arabic) to pray facing direction of Kaaba, or Mecca, or Saudi Arabia (depending where you are.
How is a prayer mat used by Muslims?
the prayer mat is used to pray on the must be pointed towards the city of Mecca
Why do Muslims face mecca whilst praying?
First things first . Muslims don't pray to mecca , Muslims don't pray to some black stone or Muhammad or some emperor ,etc etc. Muslims pray to Allah and mecca is not Allah . Mecca (Mekkah) is just a direction towards which a Muslim faces while praying. 5 times prayer a day is commandment of Allah for a Muslim to do so and it si duty of a Muslim to pray 5 times a day.
Muslims must face to pray?
mecca
