ABOUT IDOL WORSHIP

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ABOUT IDOL WORSHIP

 

Is it correct to say only Hindus practice idol worship ? wrong ! All

the religions in the world  practice, directly or indirectly the idol

worship…………..

 

Do the Muslims ? What is the proof ? All the Muslims worship towards

the directions of Mecca, they worship Kaaba, they worship the 32 cms

diameter black stone (which was worshipped by Prophet) kept in Ka aba,

they clean the Kaba  with rose water and cover with costly silk. If

these are  not idols & symbols, then why should they do all these

rituals. When I said  prophet Mohammed worshiped a stone like

Sivalinga in Ka alba few Muslims said it is wrong.

 

What is the truth ? The truth is  that 32 cms diameter (and almost

equal height) cylindrical idol covered with silver  worshipped  and

kissed by prophet is still kept in Kaaba and worshipped……..

 

What the Muslim scholars say about this ? Khalifas said that “ even

though you are a stone, I kiss and worship you because my teacher

Prophet Mohammed worshipped you, so I also do the same…….

 

Any other examples ? Muslims throw the stones against  Satan during

their Hajj,  the stone  used against Satan is a ‘holy stone’. The

symbol of Satan is also kept in the form of big stone, showing they

also worshipping symbols/ idols. ……other examples?

 

In many places the dead body /cremation spot are worshipped by Muslims

community……… in some places they light lamps also as done in Hindu

temples. These are  all examples of idol worship by Muslim community.

……….

 

Muslims do not worship idols in home. is it correct ? No, in their

homes you can see the lines from khoran written  and  beautifully

framed pattern and glittering electric light  in front of that. As the

Hindus keep the picture of gods. This is an idol……..

 

Do the Christians worship idols? 100 % Yes.  See the idol of Jesus in

Altars in the church, see them in chapels, see the  idols of many

saints  with garlands. They are  worshipped with flowers, candles and

all sort of  spiritual rituals……….

Is the cross  an idol?

 

An idol can be a picture or a painting, or even a framed message. Like

Siva lingam for Lord Siva. The Cross is a symbol/ idol of Jesus . ….

 

Is there any section in Hindus who do not worship idols ? Sikhs do not

worship idols but they consider the guru Grantha Sahib book as idol

and worship that.  ………

 

Do the followers of Buddha worship idols? Buddhism was created against

idol worship, and now hundreds of idols of Lord Buddha and disciples

of Buddha are worshiped…

 

Who is the real non idol worshippers ? Hindus do not consider idol

worship as the end, it is only a means and pathway.  But for others

whatever idol they worship that is the end for all. For a real yogi,

in Hindu dharma Idol is not needed.  Idol is only for a common man

till raches higher level,  as said 'prathima alpa buddheenaam –

prathima'/ idol is meant for common man.

 

It is only a pathway to achieve higher level to reach 'Brahma

jnaanam'.  But idol worship in the  temples   have psychological,

social, spiritual, cultural and national   values to contribute  for

the members of the society.

 

Regards

Bharathi.A