Prostration Towards Kaaba and Al Aqsa [The Holy Temple]: An Abrahamic Tradition

Christian missionaries often shout out loud, 'Prostrating towards The Holy Kaaba is a pagan ritual!' However, it's clear they are unaware that this tradition is actually an ancient Abrahamic ritual. They clearly don't know the concept of Qibla. Well before delving into the concept of Qibla, let's explore some verses of the Bible.

Psalm 138:2 - "I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness."

Psalm 5:7 - "But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple."

Psalm clearly mentions bowing towards the Holy Temple just like Muslims bow towards the Holy Kaaba!

Daniel 6:10 (NIV) - "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before."

This verse describes Daniel praying towards Jerusalem, which was the location of the holy temple in his time. It reflects a similar act of reverence and devotion as described in Psalm 5:7.

1 Kings 8:38-39 (NIV) - "and when a prayer or plea is made by anyone among your people Israel—being aware of the afflictions of their own hearts, and spreading out their hands toward this temple—then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know every human heart)."

This verse says the practice of spreading out hands toward the temple when making a prayer or plea.

1 Kings 8:44 (NIV) - "When your people go to war against their enemies, wherever you send them, and when they pray to the Lord toward the city you have chosen and the temple I have built for your Name,"

This verse, spoken by Solomon during the dedication of the First Temple, acknowledges the tradition of facing the chosen city (Jerusalem) and the temple during prayer.

So you can see bowing down towards something also exists in the Bible!

Now about the Qibla: In Islam, "Qibla" refers to the direction Muslims face during their prayers, specifically towards the Kaaba in Mecca. Just as mentioned in the Bible, prophets used to worship by bowing down to Al Aqsa or the Holy Temple. Muslims' first Qibla was also Al Aqsa, where they used to prostrate. Then it changed towards the Kaaba. It's not like worshiping the Holy Temple or the Kaaba, but only the direction of prayer for God Almighty.

Now compare Muslims' ritual of Prostrating with Prophets who are mentioned in the Bible:

1. Moses: Exodus 34:8 - "Moses quickly bowed low to the ground and worshiped."

2. Joshua: Joshua 5:14 - "Neither," he replied, "but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come." Then Joshua fell facedown to the ground in reverence."

3. Daniel: Daniel 6:10 - "Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before."

4. Abraham: Genesis 17:3 - "Abram fell facedown, and God said to him..."

5. Jesus: Matthew 26:39 - "Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'"

Abraham Prayed like this!

Moses prayed like this!

Jesus prayed like this!

Muslims pray like this!

If you are wise, you certainly got your answer!

Claim of Clowns: Was Islam created by the Catholic church?

 

Well folks, This is the funniest claim & heresy from orthodox Christians without any evidence & references.

None of the Muslim & Christian scholars & academic historians ever claimed that.

That claim was first held by an American cartoonist Jack chick who wrote a comic. This comic is a conspiracy theory that claims that the catholic church is the founder of islam by influencing Mohammed's first wife. Jack chick, who neither was a historian nor an academic scholar but a conspiracy theorist🦧 Even many christians reject him and his heresies 

Now here is the Refutation against his baseless allegations:

He claimed Waraqah ibn Nawfal was a Roman Catholic who influenced Prophet PBUH by Hazrat Khadija which is the most funniest part here.

First of all, The Christian church has never been particularly strong in the Arabian Peninsula & Arabian Peninsula wasn't much influenced by the Christianity at that time.

Secondly, Roman Catholicism wasn't anything at that time until Jul 16, 1054 CE: Great Schism where Catholicism split from the Christianity. 

"On July 16, 1054, Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Cerularius was excommunicated, starting the “Great Schism” that created the two largest denominations in Christianity—the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths" [1]

So nearly 422 years later of the Prophet's PBUH death, Roman Catholicism was split and formed which means Waraqah ibn Nawfal was just a random prototype Christian who had nothing to do with the Roman empire & the Byzantine.

Thirdly, the Prophet's PBUH first wife before accepting Islam wasn't any Christian but she was a part of Pagan society which people used to worship idols 

Fourthly, In the past, those who opposed Prophet Muhammad PBUH labeled him as a sorcerer, magician, or poet, asserting that he made up the Quranic verses. Interestingly, none of his detractors suggested that he was delivering these verses on behalf of another entity, like the Vatican or he was influenced by christians.

So Jack chick considered Islam as the younger daughter of the mother holy catholic church, where islam the daughter turned against his own mother catholic church which led to the crusades?😐

Who has defeated thousands of Catholics during crusades?😐

Rest in peace History!

[1] https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/great-schism/

The Concept of Human Blood sacrifice & Crucifixion are totally Anti-Christ.

The Cursed Cross Never Suits The Holy Prophet Isa Ibn Maryam PBUH

✨Argument-1:

God Almighty doesn't need any sacrifice to forgive your sin according to the Old Testament

Hosea 6:6 - "For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings." (KJV)

Now look at the statement of Jesus

Matthew 9:13

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (NIV)

Jesus' quotation of Hosea 6:6 emphasizes that God values mercy and compassion over mere religious rituals or sacrifices.

So why should God need blood sacrifice to erase your sin? 

✨Argument-2:

Humans don't bear the sin of Prophet Adam. Because:

Deuteronomy 24:16 (NIV): "Parents are not to be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their parents; each will die for their own sin."

Ezekiel 18:20 (NIV):"The one who sins is the one who will die. The child will not share the guilt of the parent, nor will the parent share the guilt of the child. The righteousness of the righteous will be credited to them, and the wickedness of the wicked will be charged against them."

✨Argument-3:

God said He would save his Messiah!

Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed;

he answers him from his holy heaven

with the saving power of his right hand.  (Psalms 20:6)

Some more versions regarding this verse:

New Living Translation

Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king.

English Standard Version

Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed

Berean Standard Bible

Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed

King James Bible

Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed

Psalm 20:6 talks about Jesus being saved by God's strong hand. Jesus often spoke about God's power, mentioning His right hand in a symbolic way:

Jesus replied, "Yes, it's just as you say. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of God's power and coming on the clouds of heaven." (Matthew 26:64)

Psalm 20:6 totally supports Islamic belief regarding Prophet Isa PBUH that, As in Qur'an it's mentioned

"...And they did not kill him, for certain. Rather, Allah raised him to Himself. And ever is Allah Exalted in Might and Wise." (An Nisa: 157-158)

Here's more verses from OT about God is the protector of Messiah:

1. "Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm." - 1 Chronicles 16:22 (NIV)

2. "O LORD God, do not reject your anointed one. Remember the great love promised to David your servant." - 2 Chronicles 6:42 (NIV)

3. "He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing love to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever." - Psalm 18:50 (NIV) [Note: This verse is a parallel to Psalm 28:8.]

4. "The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one." - Psalm 28:8 (NIV)

5. "Look on our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one." - Psalm 84:9 (NIV)

In the Old Testament, the term "anointed" comes from the Hebrew word "mashiach" (מָשִׁיחַ), which is transliterated as "Messiah" in English. The Messiah was expected to be anointed by God for a special purpose, such as kingship or leadership.

In the New Testament, the Greek equivalent of "anointed" is "Christos" (Χριστός), from which we get the word "Christ." So when Christians refer to Jesus as "Jesus Christ," they are essentially saying "Jesus the Anointed One" or "Jesus the Messiah."

So if Christians still believe that Jesus was crucified then 2 possible problems may occur

i) Jesus wasn't Messiah because God committed to save his true Messiah

ii) God couldn't keep his promise

As (ii) is invalid because that doesn't suit God Almighty to break or not fulfill the commitment, so there's only (i) left for Christians to justify Jesus!

The answer of (i) is Jesus was the true Messiah, if he is the true Messiah he should be saved by God as it's mentioned in the Bible, if he was saved by God from crucifixion, then blood sacrifice is invalid 💯

✨ Argument-4:

There is nothing about the sacrifice of Jesus in the OT

Isiah 53:1-12 neither fulfills the prophecy about jesus nor it keeps similarities to Jesus' life. Because:

1. Isaiah 53:3: According to the verse, "Jesus" is despised by all men, which seems contradictory considering Jesus had followers and performed miracles, as documented in various Gospel verses (Luke 10:1, John 6:9-11, Luke 17:11-19).

2. Isaiah 53:5: In Isaiah 53:5 it says he was wounded for our transgressions.  Now right away one might assume this is the death of Jesus.  However it says he was WOUNDED not killed.It is saying that they made a mistake so he is paying for it.They plotted or accused him.This is exactly what happened in reality, Christ wasn't killed 

3. Isaiah 53:7: It states "he did not open his mouth," which could mean either Jesus didn't speak during his trial or didn't object to God's will. However, both interpretations are flawed as Jesus did speak during his trial and prayed extensively to avoid crucifixion (Matthew 16:39, Matthew 26:36-44, Luke 6:12).

4. Isaiah 53:9: This verse discusses making his grave with the wicked and the rich, Jesus, who was never buried initially, was also not buried with the wicked and the rich. His tomb was placed in an isolated area as recorded in the gospels.

Verse 9 indicates he was to be buried with both the wicked and the rich, yet Jesus was buried alone.

5.Errors in fulfillment:

- Jesus was never buried conventionally as the prophecy suggests, as documented in the Bible (Matthew 27:59-66, Matthew 28). He was temporarily placed in a tomb, and his body disappeared afterward, but he was never buried underground.

6. Isaiah 53:10-11 states that God will prolong Jesus' life, and Jesus will see his offspring.

Jesus' life was never extended, as he lived for only 33 years according to the gospels.Contrary to Isaiah 53:10, Jesus never married or had children.

7.Isaiah 53:12 suggests Jesus' life or soul will be poured into death.

Interpreted from an Islamic perspective, indicating Jesus' life overpowering death.

Supported by Psalm 91, which suggests Jesus will be protected and saved by God Almighty, contradicting the crucifixion narrative.

✨Argument-5:

Isaiah 53 Prophesied about Prophet Jeremiah not Jesus.

Rabbi Saadia Gaon, a prominent Jewish rabbi, philosopher, and exegete from the 10th century, did interpret Isaiah 53 as referring to the prophet Jeremiah.

From verse to verse similarly:

1. Isaiah 53:7-8:

   - "He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By oppression and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished."

2. Jeremiah 11:18-19:

   - "Moreover, the Lord revealed to me and I knew it; then You showed me their deeds. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; And I did not know that they had devised plots against me, saying, 'Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name be remembered no more."

✨Argument-6:

"Jesus prayed to God just before his arrest, asking to be saved from the crucifixion"

Then he [Jesus] said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me. ”Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”  [Matthew 26:38-39]

And as we discussed before, God promised to save his Messiah in the Psalm 20 & Psalm 91. Here also Jesus asked God to save him, and according to Jesus, God must grant his request and deliver him:

He said: “If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if [he ask] a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?” (Luke 11:11; Also see Mark 7:10).

“And I say unto you, ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you” (Luke 11:98; Also see Matthew 7:7).

“But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give [it] thee” (John 11:22).

So how is it possible that God won't listen to him?! In reality, God listened to Jesus.

✨Argument-7:

"Jesus' reply to the devil about the prophecy about him"

👉Psalm 91:10-15 from the Bible reads:

"10 No harm will overtake you,

    no disaster will come near your tent.

11 For he will command his angels concerning you

    to guard you in all your ways;

12 they will lift you up in their hands,

    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;

    you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

14 “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;

    I will be with him in trouble,

    I will deliver him and honor him."

👉And from Matthew 4:5-7:

5.Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.

6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:

“‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”

7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.

Here we can see the devil challenges Jesus by applying the old testament prophecy on him. And Jesus then affirmed that prophecy about him replying to the devil that not to put God to the test. That means, Jesus knew the prophecy was true and he would be saved!

✨ Argument-8:

"Even from the New Testament, it says God would never forsake his Messiah",

But a time is coming, and has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. (John 16:32)

So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, "Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me. (John 11:41-42)

✨Argument -9:

It is related to (Argument-1), An entire nation of over 120,000 condemned to destruction were forgiven 

by God when they simply repented and fasted, without ever offering any sacrifice.

When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh:

“By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do not let people or animals, herds or flocks, taste anything; 

do not let them eat or drink. But let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. Who knows? 

God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish.”

When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. 

[Jonah 3:6-10]

& About their population:

Jonah 4:11 in the Bible reads:

"And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?"

In fact, even though they had many animals at their disposal, which 

God could have easily commanded them to sacrifice, they weren’t sacrificed, 

but rather the animals were made too fast along with the people

That easily proves that God almighty doesn't need blood sacrifice to forgive his servants.

✨Argument -10:

Jesus forgave before without Sacrifice!

Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

(Luke 7:48)

Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” 

(Matthew 9:2)

If Jesus could declare the forgiveness before Crucifixion, Then his death needed at all? Forgiveness already existed without sacrifice!

✨Argument -11:

Prophet Abraham's Sacrifice of his Elder Son is a backfired argument!

Christians might argue that, "You say there is not blood sacrificing, So what about Abraham?"

Well, this event is actually against Christianity, Genesis 22:1-18 describes that His son wasn't sacrificed but instead a ram was! So If Almighty God wanted Human Sacrifice, He wouldn't have saved Abraham's son.

                                                                  

✨Argument -12:

Human Sacrifice is a Pagan & Satanic Ritual.

New International Version

You must not worship the LORD your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. (Deuteronomy 12:31)

New International Version

“Do not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molek, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. (Leviticus 18:21)

New International Version.

They built high places for Baal in the Valley of Ben Hinnom to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molek, though I never commanded—nor did it enter my mind—that they should do such a detestable thing and so make Judah sin.

Historically in various pagan cultures such as Inka, Maya, Celtic Civilization, Human Sacrifice was one of the core rituals.

Up coming points:

✨Argument -13: Testimonium Flavianum & Tacitus on Jesus: Not Reliable!

✨Argument -14: Beliefs of Early Christianites on Crucifixion

✨Argument -15: Invention of The Charlatan

✨Argument -16: Did Jesus mean that He would die?

✨Argument -17: The Swoon Theory 

✨Argument -18: The Substitution Theory 

✨Argument -19:

✨Argument -20:

Allah The Semitic God: The God of the Universe.

The blessed name "Allaah" is derived from the Arabic verb alaha/yalahu/malooh [the root of which is the three letters alif, laam, haa]. This verb includes the meaning of love as well as worship. Allaah, may He be glorified and exalted, is the One Who is loved, glorified and feared by the believers, and they put their hope in Him.”

Ref: “Doubts of one who is interested in Islam – IslamQA (Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid)”

In Hebrew, El, Elah, Elohim (Genesis 1:1, Psalm 82:1, Daniel 6:26)

The corresponding Aramaic form is ʼElāh (אלה), but its emphatic state is ʼElāhā (אלהא). It is written as ܐܠܗܐ (ʼĔlāhā) in Biblical Aramaic and ܐܲܠܵܗܵܐ (ʼAlāhā) in Syriac, both meaning simply "God"

Ref: [The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon – Entry for ʼlh Archived 18 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine]

We know that The language of Prophet Jesus PBUH was Aramaic not Greek in the first place.

As In Aramaic Peshitta, The Syriac Aramaic version of The New Testament from the 3rd Century:

John 20:17 in the Peshitta (Syriac Aramaic): Jesus said "Alaha/Alah"

- Syriac (Late Aramaic ) Text: ܐܡܪ ܠܗ ܝܫܘܥ ܠܐ ܬܡܪܣܝܢܝ ܠܐܝܬ ܐܣܩܬ ܠܐܒܝ ܐܠܐ ܙܠܝ ܠܐܚܝ ܘܐܡܪ ܠܗܘܢ ܐܢܐ ܣܩ ܠܐܒܝ ܘܐܒܘܟܘܢ ܘܠܐܠܗܝ ܘܐܠܗܟܘܢ

Transliteration: ammar lah Yeshuʿ la t'marseeni l'aet asqat l'abi ala zali l'ahay w'ammar lahun ana saq l'abi w'abukhun w'Alahi w'Alahkhun

Translation: Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to my Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’"

The Root Aleph (ʾ), Lamed (l), and He (h) of the word for God in Arabic, Syriac-Aramaic and Hebrew are the Same!

• The Root:

1. Arabic: ʾ-l-h (أ-ل-ه) [Allah]

2. Aramaic: ʾ-l-h (ܐ-ܠ-ܗ) [Alaha]

3. Hebrew: ʾ-l-h (א-ל-ה) [Elah]

Arabic-speaking Christians and Jews also refer to God as Allāh.

Ref: ["Islam and Christianity", Encyclopedia of Christianity 2001]

So there's no way of saying that Muslims pray to a different God; Rather Muslims pray to The same God, The God of Abraham, The God of Isra'el, The God of Moses, Jesus & Muhammad (peace & blessings be on them)

📒Tawheed Treatise

 

Can you tell me what defines us as  Muslims and them as Disbelievers?

You might say that it is the Belief System (Aqeedah) or the Faith (Iman) the very foundation that sets us apart from the disbelievers.

Yes! Absolutely, The Belief of Aqeedah is what separates Truth from falsehood. Iman & Aqeedah are synonymous.

So now, tell me how you can turn around and claim that a corrupted belief/faith which contains Kufr Akbar or Shirk Akbar, doesn't expel someone from Islam? Did we just not agree on this before that Iman/Aqeedah defines someone to be Muslim or Disbeliever!

Do you not see the Zanadiqah invoking their so called infallible Imams with Istighata, claiming they have Demi-god-like power such as Wilayah Takwiniyyah, the absolute control over the universe, as if they share in Allah's Rububiyyah or lordship? Don't you think this is the same as Lat, Uzza & Manat? Which were believed to have control over the universe & fate alongside Allah? 

Do you not witness the Sufis falling into Hulool, Ittihad & Fana? & How they prostrate to a dead saint begging for intercessions?

Do you not see the Jahmite who attacks on Allah's Asma al Sifat? Picturize God as a Non Attributed Being similar to lifeless Idol!?

Yet, despite all this, you still admire some Street Shirk Apologists! Who directly attacks Tawheed! Who hold kufr and shirk then openly justify! Who misguide you in the name of Uniting Ummah?!

Do you twist the truth to please the misguided, or has blind stubbornness led you to defend outright Shirk?

In conclusion, This is the Tawheed, The Correct Aqeedah or Iman on Tawheed, which makes us Muslims...

The Black Stone (Al-Ḥajaru al-Aswad) & The Bronze Serpent

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ 

Introduction: Critics of Islam especially those people who claim to follow the Bible, often engage in fallacious argumentation regarding the Black Stone, notably through Appeals to Ridicule, False Equivalence and Straw-Man fallacy. Here I will attempt to identify their flaws and inconsistencies on that subject, applying sound logical arguments and strong evidence, alongside counterargument Insha'Allah.

Art of Bronze Serpent & Al-Ḥajaru al-Aswad

Preview:

• A short Islamic View on The Black Stone
• Sin expiation vs Sin removal
• Analyzing Flawed Allegation & Inconsistencies of The Critics
• Idolatry vs God's Command 
• The Bronze Serpent: A Parallel Analogy
• False Equivalency on Bronze Serpent: A Counter Argument
• Tu Quoque Fallacy: A Counter Argument
• Misuse of Fallacies: A Counter Argument  
• Engagement with Critics' Core Concerns 
• Final Thought 

A short Islamic View on The Black Stone: It was narrated that Ibn `Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The Black Stone came down from Paradise.”  (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 877; An-Nasa’i, 2935. The Hadith was classed as authentic by At-Tirmidhi).

Ibn `Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “When the Black Stone came down from Paradise, it was whiter than milk, but the sins of the sons of Adam made it black.” (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 877; Ahmad, 2792. Classed as authentic by Ibn Khuzaymah, 4/219. Al-Hafidh ibn Hajar classed it as sound in Fat-h Al-Bari, 3/462)

Interpretation of the above hadith,"...the sins of the sons of Adam made it black..."

🔰Al-Mubarakfuri said in Al-Mirqah: “This means, the sins of the sons of Adam who touched the stone, caused it to turn black. The Hadith should be taken at face value, because there is no reason not to, either narrated in a report or by virtue of common sense.” (Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhi, 3/525).

🔰Al-Hafidh ibn Hajar said: “Some heretics tried to criticise this Hadith by saying: How come the sins of the polytheists turned it black and the worship of the people of Tawhid did not make it white?”I answer by quoting what Ibn Qutaybah said: “If Allah had willed, that would have happened. But Allah has caused it to be the case that black usually changes other colours and it is not itself changed, which is the opposite to what happens with white.”

🔰Al-Muhibb At-Tabari said: “The fact that it is black is a lesson for those who have insight. If sins can have this effect on an inanimate rock, then the effect they have on the heart is greater” (See Fat-h Al-Bari, 3/463)

Ibn `Abbas said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said concerning the Stone: “By Allah, Allah will bring it forth on the Day of Resurrection, and it will have two eyes with which it will see and a tongue with which it will speak, and it will testify in favour of those who touched it in sincerity.”  (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 961 and Ibn Majah, 2944)
[Author's Note: That means by Almighty Allah's will and power, the stone will get eyes and tongue on the Day of Resurrection]

Ibn `Umar said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: “Touching them both [the Black Stone and Al-Rukn Al-Yamani] is an expiation for sins.”   (Narrated by At-Tirmidhi, 959. This Hadith was classed as sound by At-Tirmidhi and as authentic by Al-Hakim (1/664). Adh-Dhahabi agreed with him)--- [1]

Short Note on Ibn Umar's Narration: Sin Expiation vs Sin Removal 

Sin Expiation: I guess people mostly get confused here about the expiation of sins which refers to the act of making amends often involves sincere repentance, performing good deeds or specific acts of worship such as charity, fasting three days for breaking the promise with Allah to seek Allah's forgiveness. Like that kissing or touching the black stones falls under this category as it is mentioned in the previous hadith.

Sin Removal: This as we know means to be the complete eradication or absence of sins. For example, idolaters may be seen to ask forgiveness towards an earthly object like idols, tree or even animals as they believe those objects can remove their sins. But in the context of Islamic belief, true removal of sins is ultimately in the hand of  Allah swt. Sins are considered removed when Allah forgives them, often contingent upon genuine repentance or expiations. The black stone does not have the power of removing someone's sins, instead it serves as a reminder of the importance of repentant and expiation. 

Analyzing Flawed Allegation & Inconsistencies of The Critics:

Flawed Allegation-1: "Kissing the Black Stone is somewhat like an idolatry" 

Answer: It seems the critics applied a False Analogy or a False Equivalence here.
However, No, it is not. Kissing the stone does not mean to be worshipping it. Not a single Muslim claims or believes that the stone is something like a self-capable deity nor it is written in the Qur'an and Hadith. Muslims only kiss it because Prophet Muhammed PBUH said so. There is a hadith,`Umar came near the Black Stone and kissed it and said "No doubt, I know that you are a stone and can neither benefit anyone nor harm anyone. Had I not seen Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) kissing you I would not have kissed you."
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1597).

False Analogy: This fallacy occurs because the comparison between kissing the Black Stone and idolatry is misleading, while both actions involve  physical gestures but the meaning and intentions are fundamentally different. Kissing the Black Stone is an expression of faith within the context of Islamic rituals, while idolatry involves worshipping an object as a deity. Although Jewish people kiss the western wall of Jerusalem, That of course does not mean they are worshipping rather as a sign of devotion to God.

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False Equivalence: That arises from treating the act of kissing the Black Stone as equivalent to idolatry, despite significant differences in context, belief system and intentions. The Black Stone is not worshipped. It is a symbolic act that connect believers to their faith and tradition unlike idolatry, which involves attributing divine qualities to an object.

Flawed Allegation-2: "Muslims believe the Black Stone removes sins which is similar to pagan statues"

Answer: It is funny to see that level of ignorance actually, Muslims never believe that the Stone "Removes" sins nor it is told in the hadith rather touching the stone means to be expiation as it is mentioned in authentic hadith which has already been mentioned earlier, here I am only catching up the sophistry of this flawed accusation, which is more likely to be a Straw-Man argument. 

Straw-Man fallacy: This fallacy involves misrepresenting a belief to make it easier to attack. Muslim do not believe the Black Stone has a power to remove sins. Instead, It is considered as a sacred object due to its historical significance, and the act of kissing it is symbolic, intended as an expression of devotion rather than an act that grant forgiveness. 

Shaykh Muhammad ibn ’Uthaymin (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

"...As for kissing the Black Stone , it is an act of worship in which a person kisses a stone to which he has no connection except worshipping Allah, may He be exalted, by venerating it and following the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) by doing that, as it is proven that the Amir al-Muminin ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said, when he kissed the Black Stone : I know that you are a stone and have no power to harm or benefit; were it not that I saw the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) kissing you, I would not have kissed you.

With regard to what some ignorant people think, that the purpose behind that is to seek blessing (barakah) from it, there is no basis for that, so it is invalid..."

Idolatry vs God's Command:

Shaykh Muhammad ibn ’Uthaymin further said, 

"With regard to what some heretics have said, that circumambulating the Ka`bah is like circumambulating the graves of their saints, and that it is tantamount to idolatry, this is part of their heresy. 

The believers only circumambulate the Ka`bah in compliance with the command of Allah, and whatever is done in compliance with the command of Allah, doing it is an act of worship of Allah, may He be exalted.

Do you not see that prostrating to anything other than Allah is major shirk (shirk akbar), but when Allah commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, prostration to Adam was an act of worship to Allah, may He be exalted, and refusing to prostrate to him was an act of disbelief?

Hence circumambulation of the Kabah is one of the greatest acts of worship; it is the foundation of the Hajj, and Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam. Hence when the mataf (place of tawaf) is calm, the one who does tawaf experiences the joy of tawaf and feels in his heart that he is close to his Lord, which confirms the virtue and high status of the House of Allah. And it is Allah Whose help we seek." (Fatawa al-‘Aqidah, pp. 28-29)---[2]

Flawed Allegation-3: "As it is mentioned, The Stone will appear on the resurrection day with eyes and tongue, which sounds an act of polytheism"

Answer: Okay that is messed up folks, the level of ignorance is actually undefined in this allegation. Anyway,

Misinterpretation Fallacy: The belief that Allah can grant the black stone to ability to speak or bear witness on the day of judgement is a manifestation of his unique and absolute power.

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It does not mean that the Stone has intrinsic life or autonomy. The misinterpretation here lies in equating Allah's act of granting speech to the Stone with an inherent divine status of the Stone itself, which is a misunderstanding of Islamic teaching of course.

As Allah SWT said, "They will ask their skin ˹furiously˺, “Why have you testified against us?” It will say, “We have been made to speak by Allah, Who causes all things to speak. He ˹is the One Who˺ created you the first time, and to Him you were bound to return"
Surah Fussilat (41:21)

"On this Day We will seal their mouths, their hands will speak to Us, and their feet will testify to what they used to commit."
Surah Ya-Sin (36:65)

So literally you can see Allah can make all things speak even the skins!

Appeal to Ignorance: I do not think I have to explain this point to wise people as you can already relate it now! This flawed allegation also falls under the fallacy of Appeal to Ignorance.

The Bronze Serpent: A Parallel Analogy 

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The biblical story of the bronze serpent is found in the Numbers 21:4-9. while journeying through the wilderness, the Israelites complained against God and Moses. Then God sent venomous serpents that bit and killed many. The people repented and asked Moses to pray for them. God then instructed Moses to build a "bronze serpent" (an idol?!) and set it on a pole. Anyone who was bitten could look at it and be healed!

Now I have some questions regarding this bronze serpent.
1. It is clearly an Idol isn't it? No?
2. Why did God order Moses to build a bronze statue? Was it really necessary?
3. How can someone look at that idol and then get healed?

4. How can a mere Bronze statue heal someone by itself? Smells idolatry right!

Ask them, you may see they will response like "Oh No, No, healing was from only God, and God commanded Moses to create it, God's commandments do not mean to be idolatry, that bronze statue did not have any power to heal by itself!"

Humm, Now you are talking! Then why do you chose the path of Double Standard when it is about The Black Stone!

False Equivalency on Bronze Serpent: A Counter Argument:

So at the end, they might accuse you of applying the False Equivalence between The Black Stone and The Bronze Serpent. To argue that comparing those is not a false equivalence, you can present a short structured arguments with clear premises.

Our Claim: The comparison between the black stone and the bronze serpent is not a false equivalence but highlights significant parallels in their roles as symbol of divine mercy and human reliance to God.

premise 1: Both symbols serve as Reminders of Divine Mercy

- Supporting Argument: Both the Black Stone and the Serpent function as physical reminder of God's mercy. The black stone represents God's forgiveness and mercy during the Hajj pilgrimage, while the bronze serpent signifies God's mercy in healing the Israelites from snake bites.

premise 2: Both engage believers in Acts of Faith

- Supporting Argument: Both symbols require acts of faith from the believers. Touching the black stone is an act of devotion and submission during Hajj, while looking at the bronze serpent was an act of faith that brought physical healing. Both actions signify reliance on God.

premise 3: Both represent Unique historical context with spiritual Significance 

- Supporting Argument: The black stone, believed to have been sent down from heaven, serves as a focal point of unity and devotion among Muslims during Hajj. On  the other hand, the bronze serpent is linked to a pivotal moment of deliverance and healing for Israelites. Both narratives simply highlight key aspects of their respective faiths and divine intervention.
 
premise 4: Different Roles but Similar Themes

- Supporting Argument: The Black Stone as  a symbol of repentance and the Bronze Serpent as an instrument of healing. Neither the Black Stone grant the forgiveness nor the bronze serpent healed the Israelites by itself. The underlying themes of divine mercy, grace and reliance on God Almighty remain constant.

Conclusion from given arguments: 
- Both symbolize divine mercy and engage believers in acts of faith.

- They represent unique yet parallel historical and spiritual significance.
- The underlying themes of reliance on God and pursuit of forgiveness bind these symbols together.

- Therefore, The comparison between those two, is not a false equivalence but rather an acknowledgement of their shared roles.

(Next part will be updated soon...)

Reference:
[1] https://islamqa.info/en/answers/1902/virtues-of-the-black-stone
[2] https://islamqa.info/en/answers/118085/why-do-muslims-kiss-the-black-stone

A Propaganda: Misquoting The Qur'an about the Promised Land

 

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Jewish people usually misquote the Qur'an 5:21 to justify their illegal entry to the holy land 

As Allah said in 5:21, "O  my people! Enter the Holy Land which Allah has destined for you ˹to enter˺. And do not turn back or else you will become losers.”

But if you keep reading a bit, you will see in 5:26 Allah replied, “Then this land is forbidden to them for forty years, during which they will wander through the land. So do not grieve for the rebellious people.”

Allah indeed granted them the holy land but not without  conditions. And the conditions were to Obey Allah and Moses PBUH, but they didn't!

When Prophet Moses ordered them to enter, They replied, “O Moses! There is an enormously powerful people there, so we will never ˹be able to˺ enter it until they leave. If they do, then we will enter!” (5:22)

Two God-fearing men—who had been blessed by Allah—said, “Surprise them through the gate. If you do, you will certainly prevail. Put your trust in Allah if you are ˹truly˺ believers.” (5:23)

˹Yet˺ they said, “O Moses! ˹Still˺ we will never enter as long as they remain there. So go—both you and your Lord—and fight; we are staying right here!” (5:24)

As we can that disobedient heretical jews betrayed Moses and God! they didn't listen to Him, who (by Allah) saved them from the slavery of pharaoh

Moses pleaded, “My Lord! I have no control over anyone except myself and my brother. So set us apart from the rebellious people.” (5:25)

We can see they literally were being rebellious against Moses and Allah

So at first Allah ordered them to enter, but later the land was forbidden for Israelites (2:26) because of their rebellion and disobedience

Point to be noted, Moses never said that this land is for someone who is among Israelites but this land is for these people who bring Iman, establish Salat, zakat & fasting

Moses said, “O my people! If you do believe in Allah and submit ˹to His Will˺, then put your trust in Him.” (10:84)

Allah made a covenant with the Children of Israel and appointed twelve leaders from among them and ˹then˺ said, “I am truly with you. If you establish Salat, Zakat, believe in My messengers, support them, and lend to Allah a good loan, I will certainly forgive your sins and admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow. And whoever among you disbelieves afterwards has truly strayed from the Right Way.” (5:12)

Moses reassured his people, “Seek Allah’s help and be patient. Indeed, the earth belongs to Allah ˹alone˺. He grants it to whoever He chooses of His servants. The ultimate outcome belongs ˹only˺ to the righteous.” (7:128)

We can see there Moses was telling them to become believers, Mu'min and put trust on Allah...any land from the earth only belongs to Allah, he grants it whoever he chooses of his faithful and obedient servant, not necessarily Israelites as it is mentioned in verse 7:128

As jews were disobedient and rebellious to Allah so Allah Cursed them exiled them out of the Holy Land

"But for breaking their covenant We Cursed them and hardened their hearts. They distorted the words of the Scripture and neglected a portion of what they had been commanded to uphold (5:13)

Summary:

⭐️ Jews have no authority over the Holy Land according to the Qur'an

⭐️They betrayed Moses and Allah

⭐️They were exiled several times because of their rebellion 

⭐️Allah Cursed them in Qur'an 

⭐️ Jerusalem & Al Aqsa are only Muslim's Properties