see what r u doing to ur own ppl, after reading all of this, i have a feeling that your minds are not open to what other ppl think and how they think not even if he or she is muslim. you want ppl to say what you want to hear. What Nazia stated is what she thinks and whats her knowledge is based on her experience and learnings, but u guys bombarded her as she herself is a great offender to islam or so called muslim who like Salman went straight to abuse her, others telling her to behave like a lady…. wow…see this is how a MAN’s behaviour should be towards a woman who has more knowledge than they have. PATIENCE & TOLERANCE is what is needed by all muslim specially men. Is there anyone who could defy what she wrote about Arabs and their attitude towards other muslims countries. I think this is the time when even prayers will not work for ppl like you. I have visited that place, there is no bar nor is it called Kaaba Bar, the name is Apple Mecca and dont tell me that taking the name of a city is also offensive to Islam and muslim, secondly since when a cubed shaped building or entrance that has absolutely no resemblence with kaaba becomes offensive, may be while under construction its glasses were covered with black paper or cardboard as No. 7 stated or whatever it was, the out come was to be a cube shaped glass building or entrance and that in no way should be offensive to Islam or Muslims, and so what if its open 24 hours like kaaba, there r so many stores and customer centres that r open for that long to ensure better service, but no one does tawaf around that glass building only tht will make it more like kaaba.

the difference is that no one even tried to find out what the truth is as Peer Khan stated in the Ayat he quoted. without verifying what it was or what it was going to be people with their shallow knowledge and narrow minds came out to say things that is only jeopardising status of muslims in these countries. its just the way some ignorant muslims think and react which is making things difficult and giving impression to non muslims that Islam is an intolerant religion because of these illiterate and ignorant and intolerent ppl who uses Islam as tool and not in its true sense.

As per my knowledge what ever u said is wrong and you did a sin you should apologise. shame on you….

this is to nazia..u think u r so smart n intelligent .?? bt jst be shame wht ur saying.u will realize whn dozak in hell in ur language.ur muslim of jst name u said we r low cultured…bt this is only our muslim culture.u will realize that once in hell .i dnt wanna give any bad word bt aftr reading ur view abt td bar u think that ur fast forward person bt ur an asshole….u dnt respect to ur religion tds the god gifted to you respected othr wise u will loose evrything.think seriously.or pray namaz i dnt wanna give u any advice.jst forget everythng nd pray namaz.ALLAHafiz…

I just happen to come across this blog. I am a Muslim and I think most of the writers here are also Muslims (if not all). But as many of you have already discussed upon religious teachings of Islam, I would like to raise a point that is common to all religions…

Every religion has its respect. People belonging to any religion, never want to accept an act of insult to their religion … right ?

I don’t know, what is the real intention of ‘Apple’ by constructing such model (only Allah knows the best), but can anyone answer few questions, especially those persons that think it is no harm to construct such buildings (building, entrence or whatever it is):

1) Why is it the same shape as Muslims’ Kaabah ?
2) Why the same name (or atleast same pronounciation) ?
3) Why the word “BAR” is used with its name ? Why not some other word like “workshop” (if it is a repair centre) or “customer center” (if it is meant to deal customer complaints etc) or maybe “store” if this premisis is selling things ? To my little knowledge, I have not seen or heard any computer or I.T. related shop or outlet with the word “BAR” in its name. If anyone knows any such outlet in the world, please correct me.
Next, I looked for meaning of the word “BAR”

I just could not find a single meaning of the word “BAR” that says anything like “a shop that sells or repairs items”………..

So, my dear brothers and siters, why is it “KAABA BAR” ?

The next thing that I would like to say is, if you go through all the above responses and discussions, it seems that we all are argueing and fighting with each other.
I would like to ask:
1) Would we be argueing and fighting, if there be no “KAABA BAR” in the world !!!
2) Is it not an act of insulting Islam and Muslims ?
3) Can people belonging to any religion accept an such act ?
4) Is it not that they want us to get aggressive and show anger ?

In the end, I would like to request people of all religions to think about it and condemn such unethical acts.