Mecca

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Also there is no such thing as islamic related tats to be sold there, merely prayer mats for us to take back home as present. But they never do commercialize on the place. O yes, u might get embroided things to hand on walls with the door of Ka`aba, or ayahs of Quran embroided on velvet. BUt this u can get anywhere else in the world.

I wasn't suggesting there was, merely that is what I found in Lourdes. No matter where you are, the C.M.O.T Dibblers of the world will be there to ring what they can out of it.

However, his only concern is that the over luxury takes away the spirituality.

Thats kind of what I'm trying to say. While 'tourist attraction' may not be the best way of putting it, it is the same effect.

But why do u have to stay in the room? When I was there last time, I did stay in one of those, i must admit. BUt i hardly was in the room. Off for prayer with short breaks for food in the room then sleep to wake up again. Take in mind that the numbers are growing largely and they need to accomodate people.

But would I be right in guessing that the nearer the hotel is, and the better the view of the Ka`aba, the higher the price of the room?


I can see the need for new hotels (cheaper flights mean that what was a pilgrimage for a lucky few, is now within the grasp of most muslims), but couldn't they be built further away?


At the end of the day I'm not a muslim, so really what I have to say on it doesn't matter. If you guys are happy with it, then so be it. But for what its worth I think its wrong.