The Kaba and Jerusalem

Twin Pillars of Faith

Virginia J Sumner

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Virginia J. Sumner
26 April 2023

History; Islamic life & practice; Prayers & liturgical material

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The primary question of this research thesis, whether the Kaʿba in Mecca is physically orientated toward Jerusalem, appears never to have been studied before.

The secondary question is, if later accounts are correct, why were paintings of Abraham, Jesus, and Mary found in the Kaʿba at the time of its cleansing from idols by Muḥammad in 630 C.E.? The primary hypothesis is based on the location of the Ḥaṭīm, a low semi-circular wall on the north-west side of the current structure of the Ka'ba, which is the demarcation of the original Abrahamic structure and the resting place of Ismāʿīl and his mother Hājar. Relating back to the earlier structure of the Kaʿba in 7th century Mecca and before, the question that arises from this observation is whether there is any historical evidence for the Ḥaṭīm being part of the earlier framework.

Whether the Kaʿba is a directional building has several key concepts that need to

By: Virginia J Sumner
Imprint: Virginia J. Sumner
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9784115172098
ISBN 10: 4115172096
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 26 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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The Kaba and Jerusalem

Twin Pillars of Faith

Virginia J Sumner

$50.95 $43

Paperback

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