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Mecca 3D - A Journey to Islam Google Play FREE* Normally $5.50

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The app uses virtual reality technology to enable the user to visit the important sites of Islam and experience the major events in Islamic history. You can tour the Kabba, the most sacred spot in Islam, and learn about its architectural features, or experience firsthand the famous battles won by Mohammed in the seventh century, all in 3D. The app is also designed to hook up with Oculus Rift’s virtual reality goggles, which will afford non-Muslims as close to a real Kabba-circumambulation experience as they’re ever likely to get. (The holy sites of Mecca are off-limits to non-adherents.)

Brainseed Factory, a group of software and game developers led by Bilal Chbiba, a Syrian living in Germany, developed Mecca 3D. The app’s target audience is the millennial generation, who are less likely to connect to Islam through traditional means like books and storytelling.

According to Chbiba, Mecca 3D is “a powerful and immersive instrument to teach everyone who is interested knowledge about Islam. This includes Islamic personalities, events and locations.” Chbiba’s app isn’t the first to attempt to render a virtual hajj, but it is the most comprehensive in scope.

Description
***Free for a limited time!
Immerse yourself in a fascinating 3D world of Islam. Dive into a virtual world of knowledge, experience the fundamentals of authentic worshipping.
In this version of Mecca 3D you can walk around freely in a 3D world reproduction of the Holy Mosque.
- Mecca 3D is currently in development and needs your support! -
Visit mecca3d.net to find out how you can support us improve Mecca 3D and create other great apps & games for the Muslim Community
(c) 2014 Brainseed Factory

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  • +15

    Thank OP! Certainly this gives chance to familiarize with the surrounding of the Holy place.

    • -1

      Alah akbar

      • -7

        Yes god is the greatest thanks davo

  • +50

    This seems like a NSA sting…
    Whoever downloads it gets added to their "no fly" etc, lists.

    • +8

      It don't matter if I download it or not

  • +17

    Should you be permitting infidels to play this, given they are banned from the Holy Cities?
    And what if unaccompanied women should get hold if it?

  • +24

    How do you know its normally $5.50?

    Only 5000-10000 people have downloaded the game and its currently in development

    About as good as a bargain as mormans knocking on your door..

    • +5

      Oh no, not mor mans!

    • +4

      Is it a game?

  • Please keep comments on-topic and refrain from religious debate and personal attacks.

    • +21

      aw no fun

    • +12

      Show a bit of faith.

    • +11

      I pray that the puns will stop

    • +10

      why are the gods so precious?

      • -3

        like asking why my belief is better than others' (atheist is a believer too, u know). i'll download it. is it a game?

        • +9

          There's a distinct difference between believing something is fact without empirical evidence, and believing something is probably false in the absence of empirical evidence. Even the most outspoken atheists are formally 'atheist agnostic' in that they won't go as far as to be absolutely certain of the non existence of a deity. That's a sensible position to hold.

        • +2

          the absence of a belief in the supernatural doesn't make you a believer, it is a nonsensical statement.. It's like saying not skydiving is an extreme sport

        • -6

          so atheist do believe god? interesting. I thought they believe in nothing

        • +8

          They don't believe there is a god, but they're willing to change their mind if empirical evidence is demonstrated.

        • -7

          do they believe in UFO? can they see the air? can they touch their mind? how about the soul?

        • +6

          You should probably look up what 'empirical evidence' is.

        • -8

          atheist has a father. that father has a father, and so on. they believe it, but they never see them nor touch them. even some gone further that they believe they evolve from monkey. they just believe it (of course with 'evidence' some will argue).

          if you see a line of fire moving up and down the hill at night, like a big snake, what do you think it is? my brother saw the same thing too when I woke him up.

          have you seen 'the unseen' side of this world?? do you have to throw yourself to fire first to fell the suffering of burned victim?

          at least I have my own evidence to believe it;)

          and if the atheist have to find the proof/evidence first before they believe in GOD, so be it. it's a choice…..

          however, nice to know that not all atheist is really an atheist per se. it still hope that they can change their mind.

          mod: I know this is 'out of topic'. fell free to close it

        • +1

          Again, you need to look up what empirical evidence is before attempting to argue that there are valid alternatives.

          While you're at it, look up evolution. No scientist has ever suggested that we evolved from monkeys. We share a common ancestor, but we didn't evolve from them. The evidence is in the ever increasing fossil record.

          Wikipedia should be sufficient to get an overview if you're interested in learning more.

        • -4

          common ancestor that look like a monkey:) we, homo sapiens, are the mutant that evolved to have more advanced brain/dna. while other mammals, the distant cousin, are the less evolved.

          have u seen 'cosmos' produced by seth macfarlane? don't know what exist before big bang, implying god not exist then put theory about extra terrestrial that start the live on earth. even they went further than Darwin;)

        • +5

          to insert an infinitely complex being at the beginning runs contrary to what we observe in nature… simple to complex chemistry, from simple to complex life..etc

          simplicity always precedes complexity never the other way around

          the god hypothesis is the manifestation of our collective ignorance

        • that's the thing. we only nature, while there's something unnatural, beyond this realm, unseen world.
          when you wonder the vast universe, milky way, solar system, earth, then us, human, we should realize how small, tiny we are. a dust in the universe!!
          so, why do we exist? why do you want to do good things?

        • +5

          What you've described is simply the universe (or universes, if multi-verse theory is correct). There's nothing unnatural about it.

          Why do we exist? Does there need to be a reason? We are simply a product of the universe.

          “We are the cosmos made conscious and life is the means by which the universe understands itself.” - Brian Cox

          The same way we get computers from simple logic gates, we get sentience from simple neurons. We're sufficiently advanced biological computers that came to be from the elements found in dead stars (and millions of years of evolution). If you desperately need closure, and science isn't fast enough for you, you're free to have your religious explanation. Just know that it holds no value outside the comfort it gives you. And that's okay - just don't demand that others hold it to be true.

        • demand? hoho, even GOD not demand human to believe. it's a choice like I mentioned earlier. I got my own evidence, some not yet (that's why we have brain to think, doing reasoning).

          I just do the same thing like what atheist do, reasoning with mind, but with different conclusion:)

        • +1

          We do good things because good deeds are generally reciprocated and we rely heavily on the expertise of others for our own survival. Morality, altruism, empathy has its origins in our primate past. There's an evolutionary advantage to be good to your kin and other members of your tribe.

          Do you ask why a bee is good? A bee will happily sacrifice it's life for the betterment of its hive.

        • universe itself is natural. am saying about the unnatural/unseen world.

          to insert an infinitely complex being at the beginning runs contrary to what we observe in nature

          we, the creation is nature. putting the natural and unnatural together is not compatible, not the same degree

        • -3

          we, human can choose to become good or evil. remember we have brain to think and heart to feel the consequence.
          even if your dna has psychopath trace doesn't mean you'll become one. so, dna in animal is basically their life program. have you ever seen the beehive that looks like a mansion? while, in human we have extra tools, brain (tangible) and heart (something intangible, but exist-like GOD).

          maybe you'll say human are evolved animal. but, hey it's your conclusion.
          imo, human and animal are different. although evolution did happened, but it's not like what the theory said. it's a theory anyway:)

          maybe human ancestor are huge, so they can build pyramid or Borobudur or Angkor wat:) then we use more brain than physic, so human body become smaller. that's make sense.

          but don't stop to that evolution stage. think further back, to the origin of human and universe. then perhaps we can think there is something much much bigger than all of these worldly matters.

        • I suggest you read The Moral Landscape by Sam Harris

        • is it better than the good book or other holy scriptures? what do you think?

        • +1

          you obviously haven't read the Bible or Quran.. hardly a how to guide on how to be moral.

          I encourage you to read all books, especially the scriptures. In fact, my journey to non belief began after reading the Bible for the first time. The Yahweh character was a total prick and largely contradictory. And if we're keeping score, the Yahweh character kills infinitely more ppl than the protagonist, the devil.

        • -4

          have u read quran? or torah? seems u only read the bible. the whole book?

          hope you're not the victim of that santa claus crap. I don't get it why the church didn't do anything about this santa or choc bunny character which not even mentioned by jesus.

  • +12

    Freeware. This should be in forums..

  • +3

    (c) 2014 Brainwash Factory

  • -4

    The boss fight in this game is with 72 virgins

    • +1

      It's a virtual tour of Mecca not a game.

  • +4

    Do you have to "be there" or will this work in Melbourne, for example?

  • +5

    Thanks OP.

  • +4

    Is this made by developers of Pocket God ?

  • +5

    wow, better to close the comment section or these comments will keep coming

  • -6

    It is not a deal as it isn't for everyone but it may be useful for a certain religious group. Should that be in forum?
    "great apps & games for the Muslim Community"

    • +30

      It's a Bargain for non-believers, as they aren't allowed inside Mecca. They might not be able to go there, at least can have the virtual tour for free. ;)

      • -1

        Non-Muslims to be precise! My question is simple, why you want to look inside if you are not allowed to see?

        • +15

          So you wouldn't want to look inside the Lascaux Caves in France? Ise Grand Shrine in Japan? the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Ethiopia?

        • +2

          It is always interesting to see what you are not allowed/cannot see..curiosity! and it is not limited to places :)

    • +9

      If not all deals, then nearly all deals are not for everyone (too many negatives in that sentence, my head is spinning).
      I hate Dominos, should those be posted in the forums?
      Deals for fast-food shops in Brisbane, I suppose they should be in the forums too? Because not everyone lives in Brisbane

  • +6

    Don't feel like this is a deal… Otherwise free chrisitian/muslim/buddhist flyers handed out of the street can be considered deals…

    • +12

      When I see people handing out single sided flyers I'll ask for a bunch for my friends, staple them with the office stapler and voila, free note pad!

    • +4

      chrisitian/muslim/buddhist flyers

      You can always recycle paper to use as kitty litter/compost.

    • +8

      When Christians hand out discounted apps of virutal tours of the Vatican, then feel free to post it here.

  • +53

    People attacking the religion: If you don't want the "bargain", DONT comment. Just say thanks as it's another freebie.
    Do you start attacking a hard drive manufacturer if someone posted a Seagate HD bargain just because you don't need it? Same goes, if you don't need it, shut your foul trap.

    Information: This app is a virtual tour of a holy place to see it's structure and design. it's not a religious teach-how-to-pray session. Keep your religious (or non-religious) beliefs out of this one.

    Lesson: Respect the laws of religion, just as non-Christians aren't allowed inside the Vatican, likewise for Mecca about non-Muslims.

    • +23

      Agree. It is not a religious teaching app, it is a virtual tour of a holy place where a lot of us might not be able to visit in person.

      • +2

        So, as soon as there is an app with a virtual tour of the playboy mansion, you'll up vote it too?

        • I think "virtual tour of the Neverland ranch" would be more appropriate in this instance.

        • If it's originally $5 and then free for a temporary period then sounds reasonable to upvote

        • +4

          But nowhere can it be found that it was $5.
          The IOS version is $2.49, the google play version is listed on their website as free. There's no facebook post on their page announcing a sale… so, as i cannot any normal price, i call BS on the claim.

    • +15

      just as non-Christians aren't allowed inside the Vatican

      You might want to check your facts or

      shut your foul trap.

      http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/the-vatican-christianity-an…

      • -8

        Hey Mr Dopey.

        Sending me a blog of someone who entered the premises as a tourist is not justifying religious tolerance. Particularly when you don't know about what prospect they entered

        Howabout I show you what happens when a woman with a hijjab tries to enter inside Vatican church (not the city around it as it's public)

        here Mr Dopey:

        http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g187793-d19100…

        So time for you to shut your trap

        • +14

          If you read what you linked you will know that they allowed Muslims

          according to the author they just didn't allow someone to be covered from head to toe.

          Maybe its a security risk I dunno.

          So how about being less aggressive and abusing people when you are clearly wrong!!

        • +4

          Think your missing the point here.

          Mecca is never open for Touristic visits, hence there's no discrimination to anyone that's not allowed.

          The Vatican City is an open touristic spot at various seasons, i've personally been there myself, during the season buses are in and out and the line inside the Cathedral is big. However, off-season and during mass and all, if i was to tell the guard im X religion not Christian and can I enter? the answer will be no,.

          Moral of the story, all religious places have a restriction policy of some sort, so stop bagging out mecca

        • +6

          Firstly I am not bagging Mecca. I did not mention Mecca.. So dont put words into my mouth.

          Seondary you are missing the point… I was correcting your comment about Non-christians not allowed to enter the Vatican. This is simply not true.

          Your only defense was an isolated incidence of a woman wearing a full hijab not allowed to enter. Correct me if I am wrong but it is not mandatory for women to wear full hijabs. She should wear her normal Muslim attire and been allowed in.

          Same when you check in an airline. A Muslim must remove her hijab for security. Its not discrimination!

          Finally your assumption that a guard will say no without ever even trying it is absurd.

        • how about the nun itself? don't they covered too, like statue of virgin mary in the church?

        • How about maccas? :D

        • No…Nuns do not cover their face.

        • +1

          but nun and oldish jewish mom cover their hair too / hijab? right?!

        • +6

          They're using hijab as a synonym for niqab. While a niqab may be considered a hijab, a hijab is not necessarily a niqab.

          Edit:
          Just as they're using Christian as a synonym for Catholic. A Catholic is Christian, but a Christian is not necessarily Catholic.

        • in maccas even if you're naked no one will care:p

    • +24

      While I agree that this is not the place for religious debate, to demand that people respect religious law is absurd.

    • +3

      just as non-Christians aren't allowed inside the Vatican,

      huh? where did you get this mis-information?
      non-christians are even allowed 'under' the vatican

      • I had to queue for hours before i got into the vatican…

        They didn't look into my pants to see if i was a christian…? :p

    • +1

      This is a community website, and the community will moderate it unless a moderator wants to override that which they have not.

  • +25

    sigh!
    never realized that there are so many intolerant mates living in Australia..

    ~Peace
    Like as a support to the Australian harmony

    • As long as the intolerance is toward the ideology rather than the people who follow it, I don't see the problem. Either way it's offtopic on a bargain site.

      • But the issue there is that you would be insulting the people who follow it :)

        • +5

          So? If ideas were respected in fear of offending those who believe them, we'd be in a lot if trouble. Whether they're scientific ideas, religious ideas or otherwise, ideas are ideas and they're all fair game.

      • +6

        As long as the intolerance is toward the ideology rather than the people who follow it

        Yeah because that is very easily done, right? It won't at all snowball into a typical Muslim bashing thread on ozbargain, right?

        • +4

          Read the next sentence.

        • The next sentence has nothing to do with what I said, which is your idea that insulting religious ideology is A-OK. Either way, off-topic doesn't justify being offensive.

        • haha, everyone will DIE anyway. and then let see who's right. I took my chance there's A GOD. better prepared than sorry;) even the scientist don't know what happened before the big bang which created the universe

        • What you've described is called Pascal's Wager, and it's flawed logic.

        • I've seen what people think unlogic anyway;)

        • Worst possible reason to be religious…

          Actually second worst, the worst reason to be religious is because you were indoctrinated, at least you chose yourself.

        • so, the best think not to believe eh:) your choice, mate. see u in near future…

  • +18

    lol I remember there were posts about a free bible or something of that sort. That one didn't get criticised remotely as close to this. Quite indicative of the attitudes of some ozbargainers I guess.

    However, the mods/admin seem to be doing an excellent job with not just this post, but the overall 'moderation' of this site.

    • +7

      Mods are working overtime today. Well done to them!

    • +5

      No, there were heaps of intolerant messages on the free bible/Christian threads initially, but over time people might have learned to just leave the threads alone if they disagree.

      Thanks to the Mods though, they really do work hard to keep our threads nicer.

  • +4

    Graphics are decent, not bad.. cannot exit application once you enter… you have to kill it. The Taj Mahal which is also a islamic building is more interesting and better build IMO
    but no harm done

    • +2

      FYI…TajMahal was built by Hindu kings…it was not a Islamic building..later Islamic rulers modified it little bit to make sure it looks like Islamic building.

      • +8

        FYI… The Taj Mahal was not built by Hindu Kings. This was a lie perpetuated by P.N.Oak but dismissed by the Indian Supreme Court.

      • Who told you that?
        It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan - and he followed Islam.
        Yes, I am from India and I have been to the Taj Mahal.

      • The Taj Mahal (/ˈtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl/ often /ˈtɑːʒ/;,[2] from Persian and Arabic,[3][4] "crown of palaces", pronounced [ˈt̪aːdʒ mɛˈɦɛl]; also "the Taj"[5]) is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage".[6]

        Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles.[7][8]

        In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen.[9] The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma'mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.[10][11] Lahauri[12] is generally considered to be the principal designer.[13][14]

      • FYI, please keep your RSS saakha teachings in India

  • +26

    Do you have to be facing the right way for it to work?

    • -1

      lmao!

  • +2

    72 virgins is an in-app purchase…

    • -1

      How much does it cost? 1 Jihad or more? :p

  • +8

    If anyone has watched Alan Patridge.. the movie he says ("Never criticise Muslims. Only Christians. And Jews, a little bit").
    no offence intended to anyone…

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