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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The sacred building in Makkah associated with Ibrahim and dedicated to the worship of Allah; pilgrims circle it during Hajj.
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Paper 1
Revise: HajjIbrahim was later commanded to build the Ka’aba, a shrine dedicated to Allah. Although idols were subsequently placed there, Muhammad removed them when he returned to Makkah in 630 CE, restoring its purpose as a place for worshipping the one God.
Link each action to its significance: circling the Ka’aba expresses devotion to Allah; stoning at Mina symbolises rejecting temptation.
Distinguish worship of Allah from respect for a holy place: Muslims do not worship the Ka’aba.
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