1. 02-08-11 04:10 PM #1
    FourLengthsClear
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    A question for Paco or Mikail

    What is so special about this place?
    I think you two would be interested by the answer.

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  2. 02-08-11 09:57 PM #2
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    OK. I will give you a clue.

    It is in the South Pacific (French Polynesia)
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  3. 02-08-11 10:00 PM #3
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    I have no idea bro.
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    OK you have sparked my interest. Please tell me.
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    OK. One more clue and if you don't get it (or someone else), I will tell you.

    Clue 2.
    It is related to prayer.
    If you can have a look at a globe. A world map might do but it is much less obvious.
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  6. 02-08-11 10:26 PM #6
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    Fourlengthsclear I have tried to find the answer to your riddle but I admit you have me stumped. What is it?
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    It's name is Atoll Tematangi.

    It is the antipode (diametric opposite) of Mecca i.e. if you drilled a hole from Mecca through the centre of the Earth, this is where you would end up.

    This means that Mecca is the same distance away no matter which direction you are facing and it is therefore acceptable for a Muslim to pray facing in any direction. The only other place in the world that this is the case is inside the Kabbah.
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  8. 02-08-11 11:18 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by FourLengthsClear View Post
    What is so special about this place?
    I think you two would be interested by the answer.
    I guarantee they will not be interested in the answer. Unlike Christians, Muslims do not question their religion and band together whenever opposed. This image would never phase any Muslim.
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  9. 02-08-11 11:21 PM #9
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    I am glad you gave the answer, because even with the hint and naming Pack and Mikail in the thread I would have spent an hour and never come close.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FourLengthsClear View Post
    It's name is Atoll Tematangi.

    It is the antipode (diametric opposite) of Mecca i.e. if you drilled a hole from Mecca through the centre of the Earth, this is where you would end up.

    This means that Mecca is the same distance away no matter which direction you are facing and it is therefore acceptable for a Muslim to pray facing in any direction. The only other place in the world that this is the case is inside the Kabbah.
    Fascinating. So it's the opposite polar end of the Kaaba and as you stated the only other place on Earth where a muslim can face any direction and offer salah correctly. Thank you very much for sharing.
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