It doesn?t really matter. I was simply pointing out the fact that some critics of the Quran have rushed to the unfounded claim that the figure of Abraham, revered by the three so-called ?monotheistic faiths? , was adopted from the Brahma of Vedic/Hindu culture. If one was truly adopted from the other, it is most probably the opposite case.
There are Brahma and Brahman within Vedistic/Hindustani culture.
I deliberately avoid the use of "Hindu/Hinduism" as Hinduism consist of hundreds if not thousands of totally different belief/sect and still growing.
Brahma http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahma
Brahman http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahman
Brahma is nowhere to be found in "Veda", while Brahman is.
Brahma might be originated from Abraham, due to the similarity of the wife's name, Sarasvati, (A pun from Sara?).
During his lifetime, Abraham open up a free hotel for traveler, presumably located somewhere in Canaan / today Israel/Palestine, it's not far fetched to guess that among his 'guest' were Hindustani traveler / merchant, on journey for doing trade with their local partner the Phonecian in Sidon.
Back home, they tell the story of "This pious man named Abraham and his wife Sara", which become legends, and legends give birth to myths of a deity named Brahma and Sarasvati..
A pilgrim in Jerusalem was once asked by a reporter "Do you really feel closer to God when you stand there?"
The pilgrim's reply was "No, I just feel I'm close to a brick wall".
Finally an honest pilgrim )
I've met another honest pilgrim which retold the same story after visiting Kabba.. )
This is an irrelevent question, because the true Hajj, as desribed in the Quran, is no longer appliccable today. This is because there is not one nation on this Earth that is trully applying the Deen and living by its code. What we have today is a freakshow of pagan rituals. They have made a mockery out of everything related to Hajj. The Saudis have surrounded their alledged "holiest place on Earth" by Masonic-design skyscrapers and 5-star hotels that very few people will be able to afford. They have made their so-called "Kaabah" an insignificant little dot next to the giant towers around it.
In these circumstances, one can care least where the correct place is. The location becomes irrelevent once you see what they have done to the actual meaning...the substance of it.
Regards.
Old habits dies hard, tradition is hard to change...
The Kabba and the gathering of people towards it is an income source for the surrounding people around the Kabba..
However I didn't say that it's forbidden either..
But it's ridiculous if the Kabaist insist ALL people all around the earth MUST come to Kabba.. otherwise they shall be burn in Hell ??? (Forced Tourism, backed with threat and terror)
Just like you said, location is irrelevant..
And all people all around the globe have their own tradition and location to celebrate "Thanksgiving"..
Salam / Peace
