Not the original Ka’aba
THE EDITOR: This year millions of people around the world will visit Mecca for the annual pilgrimage, instituted by Abraham. Millions of Muslims may not know that the Ka’aba which they spend so much money to see is not the original Ka’aba but one rebuilt by Abraham and Ishmael after the original one was ruined. Nevertheless, the Ka’aba was rebuilt under the divine command of Allah and became a resort or pilgrimage and sanctuary. The Ka’aba is a simple stone structure. It is covered with a mantle of heavy black silk and renewed yearly. Muslims do not worship the Ka’aba and nothing except Allah. Allah has told Prophet Abraham that people will come from distant lands to the pilgrimage. Today the world has witnessed this! May all the pilgrims return safety when they visit Mecca. AHAMAD KHAYYAM Curepe
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