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To: Bommer
The Hag in Mecca is a shrine to Abraham, that covers all 3 religions

Where did you come up with this. I believe you are confusing the Kabah the Black Stome which is the focus of the Haj with the MAQAM IBRAHIM the step-stone used by Prophet Ibrahim during the original construction of the Kabah. The stone carries the imprints of his feet, and is housed in a glass enclosure on the north side of the Kabah.

The Kabah is dedicated to the Moon God Allah. Its origins pre-date the Muslim era and it was a Cultic shrine even in Mohammed's time and the people of Mecca had a thriving tourist industry for pilgrims to the over 300 gods which were worshipped there. It was only 2 years before Mohammed's death in 630 ce, that the Moslems took control of Mecca and cleansed the Kabah, establishing it as the center for worship of Allah.

12 posted on 04/28/2002 8:19:42 AM PDT by anapikoros
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To: anapikoros
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14 posted on 04/28/2002 8:51:08 AM PDT by Democrats are liars
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