Why you kiss black stone during performing hajj?

Answer 1

Answer 1

Dr. Zakir Naik in his book 'Answer to non-Muslims common questions' reply to this question as;

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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Answer 2

Muslims don't worship Ka'aba or any thing else except Allah (God in English); the one and only one God with no partner, no son, no associate, and no companion.

Muslims pay honor and respect to Ka'aba as the most sacred religious place.

Ka'aba is direction Muslims face when they offer their prayers. Though Muslims face they Ka'aba; they do not worship Ka'aba. This direction is appointed by Allah.

Thus, We have appointed you an Ummat (nation) justly balanced, that ye might be witnesses over the nations, and the Messenger a witness over yourselves; and We appointed the Qibla (direction) to which thou wast used, only to test those who followed the Messenger from those who would turn on their heels (From the Faith). Indeed it was (A change) momentous, except to those guided by Allah. And never would Allah Make your faith of no effect. For Allah is to all people Most surely full of kindness, Most Merciful. (Quran 002.143)

(It is clear in Quran that there is one and only Allah (God); the word "we" is used for royal figure in some languages. It indicates high status and dignity.)

Muslims worship one and only God. Muslims throughout the world face Ka'aba during prayer; this unites them in their worship to Allah.

So from whencesoever Thou startest forth, turn Thy face in the direction of the sacred Mosque; and wheresoever ye are, Turn your face thither: that there be no ground of dispute against you among the people, except those of them that are bent on wickedness; so fear them not, but fear Me; and that I may complete My favours on you, and ye May (consent to) be guided. (Quran 002.150)

Answer 2

This is practiced by prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and followed by Muslims. The wisdom behind is that it is a symbol for obedience to prophet Muhammad teachings. It is never a sign of the stone worship.

Answer 3

Muslims don't kiss it they pray to it the holy kabah if you look at images everything is dark but the holy kabah is the only light you can see because all that light is angels that is what Muslims believe

ps: America suck Osama bin Laden is NOT a TERRORIST

he is a freedom fighter and he is fighting for Muslim

rights

Answer 4

BECAUSE IT MEANS THAT ALL SINS HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN

Answer 5

Allah is satan and Muhhamed is his little camel licking sodomite