What was the religious situation in the Arabian Peninsula before Islam, and what were the most famous gods (idols) the Arabs worshipped, and their stories?
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The religious state of the Arabs before Islam was dire, involving idol worship introduced by Amr bin Luhayy, such as Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, and Manat. They worshipped idols made of dates or wood, offered sacrifices to them, shed blood, and killed their children. Islam came to abolish these practices by destroying idols and eradicating polytheism.
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