Qur'anic Answers

Across Islamic history, a scholarly class emerged and gradually positioned itself as the primary interpreter and guardian of the religion of Allah.  Their authority has grown over the centuries, shaping how Muslims understand Islam. But is this truly how Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) intended for people to access their religion?

For many Muslims today, the ultimate dream is to visit Makkah for Hajj and Umrah and see the Kaaba.  It is the direction of salat for all Muslims and a symbol of unity. But when we witness what happens around it, a difficult question arises: has the Kaaba shifted from being our direction of salat and a symbol of unity to now becoming an object of devotion itself?