Comments on: Mecca http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/ Why bother seeing the world for real? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:48:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Salman http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-207082 Salman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:28 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-207082 I am happy to answer the questions that non muslim brothers have asked about the holy sites in Islam. Let me start with a bit of background. Mecca and Medina are two holy sites which hold pivotal importance in the lives of every devoted Muslim. Mecca is the city where house of God is which is called the Kaaba. The Kaaba was built by Adam(Peace be upon him), then rebuilt many times over by various prophets, including Abraham(Peace be upon him) along with his son. God has instructed in the Quran to make the place where Abraham stood to build the Kaaba as a place of worship, so all Muslims have done so. The instruction is for all human beings who believe in one God, the creator of all. We refer to God as Allah, the word Allah is arabic translation of the word God, the Arabic word Allah is pure, without adulteration, meaning the one and only God. There is no plural to it neither a masculine or Feminine like you can get with english like God Father, mother, etc. In the Bible look at the arabic translation of God, You will find the word Allah in there. The message of Islam is simple, there is one God and Mohammad (Peace be upon him) is the messenger of God. Any human being who believes in this is called a Muslim and is said to have entered Islam. When you enter any country you are required by law to obtain permission which is called a Visa. To enter the holy sites you need a visa where the condition is simple, say, "There is One God(Allah) and Mohammad(Peace be upon him) is his messenger and slave." That's all you need to enter the holy sites. God has commanded in the Quran to forbid all non believers entry to the holy mosque of Mecca. If you wish to gain entry you need to say the above words and you will be granted entry. There are 4 Books that God refers to in the Holy Quran, Zaboor( Which was given to David, Peace be upon him), Torah(Moses, Peace be upon him), Gospel(Jesus, Peace be upon him), Quran(Mohammad, Peace be upon him). There were other texts that were revealed on other prophets and messengers as well. Quran is the last book that was sent by God for guiding mankind before the day of resurrection. We muslims believe that Jesus will return, the signs of his return are upon us, and will lead muslims and Christians who will convert on his hand to fight the anti-christ, signs of whose arrival are also eminent. Quran Chapter 19, Versus 31-34 God talks about Jesus, Son on Mary. May Allah forgive me, if I made any mistakes in translation. He said: Surely I am a servant of Allah; He has given me the Book and made me a prophet; And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; And hath made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and hath enjoined upon me prayer and almsgiving so long as I remain alive,And He has made me blessed wherever I may be, and He has enjoined on me prayer and poor-rate so long as I live;(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive! Such was Jesus, son of Mary: (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt. I would urge everyone reading this post to read chapter 19 of Quran, you will be surprised how close Muslims and Christians are. The difference between us is thinner than a line. May Allah guide us all. Amen! I am happy to answer the questions that non muslim brothers have asked about the holy sites in Islam.

Let me start with a bit of background.

Mecca and Medina are two holy sites which hold pivotal importance in the lives of every devoted Muslim. Mecca is the city where house of God is which is called the Kaaba. The Kaaba was built by Adam(Peace be upon him), then rebuilt many times over by various prophets, including Abraham(Peace be upon him) along with his son.

God has instructed in the Quran to make the place where Abraham stood to build the Kaaba as a place of worship, so all Muslims have done so. The instruction is for all human beings who believe in one God, the creator of all. We refer to God as Allah, the word Allah is arabic translation of the word God, the Arabic word Allah is pure, without adulteration, meaning the one and only God. There is no plural to it neither a masculine or Feminine like you can get with english like God Father, mother, etc.

In the Bible look at the arabic translation of God, You will find the word Allah in there.

The message of Islam is simple, there is one God and Mohammad (Peace be upon him) is the messenger of God. Any human being who believes in this is called a Muslim and is said to have entered Islam.

When you enter any country you are required by law to obtain permission which is called a Visa. To enter the holy sites you need a visa where the condition is simple, say, “There is One God(Allah) and Mohammad(Peace be upon him) is his messenger and slave.” That’s all you need to enter the holy sites.

God has commanded in the Quran to forbid all non believers entry to the holy mosque of Mecca. If you wish to gain entry you need to say the above words and you will be granted entry.

There are 4 Books that God refers to in the Holy Quran, Zaboor( Which was given to David, Peace be upon him), Torah(Moses, Peace be upon him), Gospel(Jesus, Peace be upon him), Quran(Mohammad, Peace be upon him). There were other texts that were revealed on other prophets and messengers as well.

Quran is the last book that was sent by God for guiding mankind before the day of resurrection.

We muslims believe that Jesus will return, the signs of his return are upon us, and will lead muslims and Christians who will convert on his hand to fight the anti-christ, signs of whose arrival are also eminent.

Quran Chapter 19, Versus 31-34

God talks about Jesus, Son on Mary.

May Allah forgive me, if I made any mistakes in translation.

He said: Surely I am a servant of Allah; He has given me the Book and made me a prophet;
And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; And hath made me blessed wheresoever I may be, and hath enjoined upon me prayer and almsgiving so long as I remain alive,And He has made me blessed wherever I may be, and He has enjoined on me prayer and poor-rate so long as I live;(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable;
Peace on me the day I was born, and the day I die, and the day I shall be raised alive!
Such was Jesus, son of Mary: (this is) a statement of the truth concerning which they doubt.

I would urge everyone reading this post to read chapter 19 of Quran, you will be surprised how close Muslims and Christians are. The difference between us is thinner than a line.

May Allah guide us all. Amen!

]]> By: Salman http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-207080 Salman Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:49:21 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-207080 I am happy to answer the questions that non muslim brothers have asked about the holy sites in Islam. Let me start with a bit of background. Mecca and Medina are two holy sites which hold pivotal importance in the lives of every devoted Muslim. Mecca is the city where house of God is which is called the Kaaba. The Kaaba was built by Adam(Peace be upon him), then rebuilt many times over by various prophets, including Abraham(Peace be upon him) along with his son. God has instructed in the Quran to make the place where Abraham stood to build the Kaaba as a place of worship, so all Muslims have done so. The instruction is for all human beings who believe in one God, the creator of all. We refer to God as Allah, the word Allah is arabic translation of the word God, the Arabic word Allah is pure, without adulteration, meaning the one and only God. There is no plural to it neither a masculine or Feminine like you can get with english like God Father, mother, etc. The message of Islam is simple, there is one God and Mohammad (Peace be upon him) is the messenger of God. Any human being who believes in this is called a Muslim and is said to have entered Islam. When you enter any country you are re I am happy to answer the questions that non muslim brothers have asked about the holy sites in Islam.

Let me start with a bit of background.

Mecca and Medina are two holy sites which hold pivotal importance in the lives of every devoted Muslim. Mecca is the city where house of God is which is called the Kaaba. The Kaaba was built by Adam(Peace be upon him), then rebuilt many times over by various prophets, including Abraham(Peace be upon him) along with his son.

God has instructed in the Quran to make the place where Abraham stood to build the Kaaba as a place of worship, so all Muslims have done so. The instruction is for all human beings who believe in one God, the creator of all. We refer to God as Allah, the word Allah is arabic translation of the word God, the Arabic word Allah is pure, without adulteration, meaning the one and only God. There is no plural to it neither a masculine or Feminine like you can get with english like God Father, mother, etc.

The message of Islam is simple, there is one God and Mohammad (Peace be upon him) is the messenger of God. Any human being who believes in this is called a Muslim and is said to have entered Islam.

When you enter any country you are re

]]> By: kubbar http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-205493 kubbar Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:41:06 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-205493 I sure hope you're only hypotheticly speaking, vs actually advising people to follow that plan - whether you like the policy or not, you are showing disrespect for your host country (and you SHOULD show respect seeing how hard it is to get in) and being deported isn't punishment enough! Should be denied having a passport for life, for being so culturally insensitive!!! I sure hope you’re only hypotheticly speaking, vs actually advising people to follow that plan – whether you like the policy or not, you are showing disrespect for your host country (and you SHOULD show respect seeing how hard it is to get in) and being deported isn’t punishment enough! Should be denied having a passport for life, for being so culturally insensitive!!!

]]> By: Umer http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-205207 Umer Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:17:38 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-205207 no man no one is killed for that reason, if you are caught you are immediately deported. These people have to go by sharia(islamic law) which doesnt just permit killing over everything. no man no one is killed for that reason, if you are caught you are immediately deported. These people have to go by sharia(islamic law) which doesnt just permit killing over everything.

]]> By: Fahad http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-164531 Fahad Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:01:33 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-164531 They don't none-muslims because the city is already too crowded. Where they are gonna put people when none-muslims show up? They don’t none-muslims because the city is already too crowded. Where they are gonna put people when none-muslims show up?

]]> By: Beth http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-164252 Beth Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:42:27 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-164252 I am assuming that exceptions are made by the authorities for non muslim journalists who wish to cover the Hajj. Is my assumption correct I am assuming that exceptions are made by the authorities for non muslim journalists who wish to cover the Hajj. Is my assumption correct

]]> By: Fares http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-121036 Fares Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:31:25 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-121036 to answer your questions about how do they know you are muslim, most probably they wouldn't care and wouldn't ask..but incase they made a checkpoint they will simply ask for your Visa as it will state the purpose of your visit!! by the way, I am saudi :) to answer your questions about how do they know you are muslim, most probably they wouldn’t care and wouldn’t ask..but incase they made a checkpoint they will simply ask for your Visa as it will state the purpose of your visit!! by the way, I am saudi :)

]]> By: Hussam http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-119456 Hussam Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:13:18 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-119456 they ask you to say "Therez no God but Allah and Muhammed(PBUH) is the messenger of Allah" in arabic if u can you're considered a muslim,and i am sure you can sneak in but what would be the point? they ask you to say “Therez no God but Allah and Muhammed(PBUH) is the messenger of Allah” in arabic if u can you’re considered a muslim,and i am sure you can sneak in but what would be the point?

]]> By: james http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/comment-page-1/#comment-89759 james Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:32:23 +0000 http://googlesightseeing.com/2006/08/09/mecca/#comment-89759 they deny non moslims in general but they don't go around to find who is and who is not moslim. they expect the visitors to be in mecca for the reason of worshipping the lord. and some non moslims DID visit the holly city of mecca and made a great report about; PETER JENNINGS. the late Peter Jennings who used to work for channel 4 i think. they deny non moslims in general but they don’t go around to find who is and who is not moslim. they expect the visitors to be in mecca for the reason of worshipping the lord. and some non moslims DID visit the holly city of mecca and made a great report about; PETER JENNINGS. the late Peter Jennings who used to work for channel 4 i think.

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