Why Muhammad's turning from Jerusalem and facing Mecca is called a symbolic break with the past.

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Miguel Wilcox

21 August, 04:28

Why Muhammad's turning from Jerusalem and facing Mecca is called a symbolic break with the past.

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Roberto Alvarez · Answer 1

I don't think it was Symbolic, it is told that they first face Jerusalem when they did prayer, Then God sent a command that they should face the Kaabah which was built. this is why u see Muslims facing towards the Kaabah during there Prayers. if this is what ur talking about then this is the answer