Introduction

The religious status of the Arabs before the advent of the Prophet ﷺ is important. When we understand pre-Islam we will appreciate Islam, says Asmila Rahmanu Rahim. Many non-Muslim researchers say these pagan aspects of Islam are taken from pagan culture. And they think that these pagan rituals are coming from Ibrahim alayhi salam. But this is all a matter of perspective - half full or half empty. We call Makkah haram because it's a sanctity and you're not allowed to hunt game there.