Art. #8:  WHAT IS THE KA’ABAH?  The Ka’abah is the place of worship, which God commanded Abraham and Ishmael to build over four thousand years ago.  The building was constructed of stone on what, many believe, was the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam.  God commanded Abraham to summon all mankind to visit this place, and when pilgrims go there today they say “At Thy service, O Lord”, in response to Abraham's summons. 

REBUTTAL:  It is possible that this shrine has been in existence for over 4,000 years but  doubtful that Abraham and Ishmael had anything to do with its construction.  If Abraham had been involved in its establishment, the Jews of the Arabian Peninsula, before being decimated by Muhammad, would have paid homage there.  Such was not the case.  When Muhammad appeared on the scene, the Ka’abah was a shrine for over 350 heathen gods, but no Jews worshiped there!