06-29-2005, 02:12 PM
Bismillah
Salam Alfredo,
I agree with you - IF we are not allowed to raise questions we will never get anywhere when searching for knowledge. So you are on the right way.
I will for now just add what you mentioned, that we 'worship Mecca' when praying in that direction.
You could read what Ibn Kathir says about this matter
''The wisdom behind changing the Qiblah'' http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=2&tid=3940 and the following page after that.
Since it explains WHY we always turn towards Mecca when we pray. So it has nothing to do with worshipping Mecca. I hope you will understand the difference when reading this inshaAllah.
Salam