I will presume that the answer to the prior question, as to why you engage in the rituals that the Quraish pagans did, is solely because Mohammed said to.
The pagans did but we do not do it like them
3 NO, WE DO IT LIKE HAGAR THE MOTHER OF ISMAIL DID WHEN SHE LOOKED FOR WATER.
I am not prone to conjecture and therefore have a sharp and clear mind as opposed to one confused by falsehood.
We agree that the Quraish ran back and forth between Safa and Marwah in their pagan ritual. But where did you come up with Hagar ever having done that?
From the Quran?
FROM THE QURAN
Al-Safa and Al-Marwah are also mentioned in the Qur'an.
Behold! Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah. So if those who visit the House in the Season or at other times, should compass them round, it is no sin in them. And if any one obeyeth his own impulse to good,- be sure that Allah is He Who recogniseth and knoweth.
—Sura 2, Al-Baqara, Ayah 158[3]
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1. Indeed! We can see that the "symbols" of Safa and Marwa were so widely recognized as being sinful that Mohammed had to recite another damage control sura.
But what changed the sinful Quraish jinn-demon worship ritual, to suddenly being unsinful, beside Mohammed's saying it was unsinful?
2. Now why not answer the question? "But where did you come up with Hagar ever having done that?"
That is ever having done what you described.
DID PROHET ABRAHAM LEAVE HIS SON AND WIFE IN A DESERT?
DID SHE LOOK FOR WATER?
DOES THE BIBLE WRITERS (UNKNOWN AUTHORS HAVE A THEORY ON THE MATTER?
DOES THE CONJECTURE OF THE BIBLE INCLUDE A LOCATION?
IS ANOTHER VERSION FROM THE GOD NOT THE TRUTH?
IT COMES FROM THE QURAN AS IT IS ANOTHER SIGN FROM THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE!!!!I FOLLOW THE QURAN AS IT IS ONLY VERIFIED WORD OF GOD. THE BIBLE IS WRITTEN ABD EDITED AND COPIED BY UNKNOWN AUTHORS AND TRANSLATED BY A CLERGY WITH POLITICAL MOTIVATION FURTHER CHANGED ACCORDING TO POPULAR BELIEF AND OPINIONS)
VI. Qur’ân: The Comprehensive Divine Guidance to All Mankind
The Qur’ân is the only Book in the World that offers the most comprehensive and universal guidance to all of humanity. It guides us to develop our total personality: to be physically and mentally fit, economically self-sufficient, politically stable, legally righteous, socially desirable and, above all, morally and spiritually upright. In other words, the Qur’ân guides us to have a well-balanced personality for us to attain peace and happiness both in this world and in the life hereafter. Allâh Himself emphasizes: “nothing have We omitted from the Book†(6:38). It is the Book “further explained in detail†(11:1). In other Ayât of the Qur’ân, Allâh tells us:
“…He it is Who has sent unto you the Book, explained in detail. They know full well, to whom We have given the Book, that it has been sent down from your Rabb in truth. Never be then of those who doubt.†(6:114)
“For We had certainly sent unto them a Book based on knowledge, which We explained in detail ¾ a guide and a mercy to all who believe.†(7:52)
“…We have sent down to you the Book explaining all things, a guide a Mercy, and glad tidings to Muslims.†(16:89)
“We have explained in detail in this Qur’ân, for the benefit of mankind, every kind of similitude: but man is, in most things, contentious.†(18:54)
Allâh’s Book is guidance sure, without doubt, to those who fear Allâh (2:2). It contains nothing but the truth and the best explanation thereof (25:33). Allâh made it a Light to guide humanity to the Straight Way (42:52). It is no less than a Message that makes things clear (36:69) and easy to understand for our admonition (54:17, 22, 32, 40). It is the Book of Divine Guidance that is addressed to all mankind not only in this world; but also for all the worlds ¾ this temporal world and the eternal world to come in the Hereafter. Allâh says:
“This is no less than a Reminder to (all) the Worlds. And you shall certainly know the truth of it (all) after a while.†(38:87-88)
“Verily, We have revealed the Book to you in Truth, for (instructing) mankind. He, then, that receives guidance benefits his own soul. But he that strays injures his own soul…†(39:41)
“But it is nothing less than a Message to all the worlds.†(68:52)
“Verily, this is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds: (with profit) to whoever among you wills to go straight.†(81:27-28)
Allâh sent down the Qur’ân full of truth, guidance, wisdom, glad tidings, mercy, enlightenment and instruction for all mankind. He tells us more about His Book in the following verses:
“…He sent the Book in truth, to judge between people in matters wherein they differed…†(2:213)
“…and the fact that He sent down to you the Book and Wisdom, for your instruction…†(2:231)
“We have sent down to you the Book in truth, that you might judge between men, as guided by Allâh: so be not (used) as an advocate by those who betray their trust;†(4:105)
“If you bring them not a revelation, they say: ‘Why have you not got it together?’ Say, ‘I but follow what is revealed to me from my Rabb. This is (nothing but) Light from your Rabb, and Guidance, and Mercy, for any who has Faith.’†(7:203)
“Say, ‘The Holy Spirit has brought the revelation from your Rabb in Truth, in order to strengthen those who believe, and as a Guide and Glad Tidings to Muslims.’†(16:102)
“Verily, this Qur’ân does guide to that which is most right (or stable), and gives the glad tidings to the Believers who work deeds of righteousness, that they shall have a magnificent reward. And those who believe not in the Hereafter, (it announces) that We have prepared for them a Penalty grievous (indeed).†(17:9-10)
“These are verses of the Qur’ân ¾ a Book that makes things clear; a Guide; and Glad Tidings for the Believers.†(27:1-2)
“Verily, this Qur’ân does explain to the Children of Israel most of the matters in which they disagree. And it certainly is a Guide and Mercy to those who believe.†(27:76-77)
“And is it not enough for them that We have sent down to you the Book which is rehearsed to them? Verily, in it is Mercy and Reminder to those who believe.†(29:51)
“These are Verses of the Wise Book ¾ a Guide and Mercy to the Doers of Good, ¾ those who establish regular Prayer, and give Zakât and have sure faith in the Hereafter. These are on (true) guidance from their Rabb; and these are the ones who will prosper.†(31:2-5)
“…This is no less than a Message and a Qur’ân making things clear that it may give admonition to any (who are) alive, and that the charge may be proved against those who reject (Truth).†(36:69-70)
“Verily, in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and is a witness.†(50:37)
“And we have indeed made the Qur’ân easy to understand and remember. Then is there any that will receive admonition?†(54:17)
The Qur’ân serves as a warning to the unbelievers and an inspiration to the believers. It guides everyone to differentiate what is Good from what is Evil. Allâh says:
“We sent down (stage by stage) in the Qur’ân that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe: to the unjust it causes nothing but loss after loss.†(17:82)
“Praise be to Allâh, who has sent to His Servant the Book, and has allowed therein no Crookedness. (He has made it) Straight (and Clear) in order that He may warn the (godless) of a terrible Punishment from Him. And that He may give Glad Tidings to the Believers who work Righteous deeds, that they shall have a goodly Reward, wherein they shall remain forever. Further, that He may warn those (also) who say, ‘Allâh has begotten a son.’†(18:1-4)
“Behold this is the Word that distinguishes (Good from Evil). It is not a thing for amusement.†(86:13-14)
Indeed, Allâh’s Book is the most comprehensive and divine guidance to all mankind. Allâh has explained everything in detail what is good for us to follow; and what we should avoid as something bad or evil. The Qur’ân serves as the best guidance from our Creator. We should, therefore, take admonition from it to attain peace and happiness both in this world and the life in the Hereafter.