The Black Stone Some people like to keep precious things which they like to remember. These things could be a golden ring , a nice portrait or a piece of jewelry that parents , grandfathers or special persons left to them. Other persons like to visit some places or they feel a connection between them and these places. They like to have a look at those things or a visit to such places from time to time. Nobody would think that they worship these things or such places. Despite the fact that I have mentioned, the so-called “WikiIslam” an internet site , may almighty “Allah” guides its staff to the right path , claimed that “The black stone is a baetyl originating from pre-Islamic Arabian polytheism.”1 I would like to make the following comments on the WikiIslam claim in this regard : - WikiIsam claim is baseless. They did not present any evidence to prove that Muslims worship the black stone or any idols. Muslims worship Allah the creator of everything on Earth and the heavens, the lord of Jesus, Mohammed, Abraham and all other prophets “peace be upon them all”. - The prophet Mohammed “peace be upon him” did not bow down to anything except almighty “Allah” . - Muslims like to kiss the black stone in pligremdag because the prophet did so and they would like to do as the prophet did. 1
- http://wikiislam.net/wiki/Black_Stone