[RightWhale]

Entering the great Mosque in Mecca, the pilgrim first walks seven times around the Ka’ba shrine in a counterclockwise direction; this ritual is called turning, or tawaf. Next, entering into the shrine, the pilgrim . . ..

Non-Muslims are, of course, not allowed in. No luck on the aerial, but that shouldn't be a problem.

[star777]

How interesting I really look forward to see the arieal. Its a great study to identify what all religions have in common rather than the differences. If there more of this we would greater peace on this planet.

In my view all religions are linked with a common truth. It would be the grandest thing to see all religions harmonise through research, exploration and discovery using scientific method. I have no doubt that the ultimate outcome would result in peace for all mankind through revealment and revelation.

The thing is. Does the established world religions have the courage and boldness to break new ground and to adopt or incorporate greater and a higher truth if it can be proven conclusively.

It would be a good thing if there was more unity rather than division as high quality spiritual truth is only thing that is going save mankind from himself.

It all comes from within.

I hope Im not getting to carried away here

Thanks for your reply

dj

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

(1) Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone, see diagram)
broken into three pieces, encased in gold and silver