What do Muslims get out of going to pilgrimage?

Answer 1

Hajj (pilgrimage) is a great annual event for Muslims. Hajj is important to Muslims for many reasons. There are many reasons why Muslims perform hajj which translate into the following numerous benefits of Hajj:

• It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are equal.
• It teaches us that no differences among people due to race, tribe, color, home country, or tongue language.
• It teaches us, practically, the real human rights when you find people equal during praying, worshiping, and during performing the rituals.
• Hajj learns us that we are belonging to God (Allah) alone and that we all need his mercy and forgiveness.
• Hajj is biggest world gathering in the world. It is a demonstration of Islam unity and Islam universality.
• Muslims get acquainted with the spiritual and historical environment of the prophet Muhammad which strengthen their faith.
• It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before Allah waiting for their final destiny.
• It confirms commitment of Muslims to Allah.
• On top of the above, Muslims on Hajj are rewarded, per God will, with forgiveness of all their sins and they return back as pure and innocent as the new the born.

Answer 2

If a person performs Hajj correctly, physically and mentally, it can erase all their past sins and the person starts off on a clean slate (like a baby). In terms of this life, people get sense of peace and tranquility among other things. Usually most people are in awe when the see so many other Muslims gathered and upon seeing the Kabaa. You also learn to have patience. After returning for the Hajj, one is supposed to try to act better than did before they went. Many people change for the rest of their lives (they might develop a habit of praying extra daily prayers, for instance, and keep that habit up until they die).

Answer 3

Apart from performing a religious duty, a pilgrim can learn a lot by going to hajj and seeing people. As the Muslims from all over the world gather at the same place, a sense of universal brotherhood is developed among the people. The gathering in the field of Arafat, putting on the same white sheets like the coffin of the dead, eyes filled with tears, offering prayers, bowing to Allah Almighty, reciting verses and prayers from the holy Quran all teach a lesson of unity, faith, Oneness of Allah Karim, humility, sacrifice, helpfulness, and a lot more. Actually, performing hajj includes all forms of worship of ONE Allah Karim. It may, and it should, prove a turning point in the life of a Haji. May Allah (SWA) give us a chance of performing Haj and visiting the holy city of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (May peace and blessings of Allah Karim be upon him) - Madina Munawara. A'meen.

Answer 4

Hajj (pilgrimage) is a great annual event for Muslims. There are many reasons why Muslims perform hajj which translate into the following numerous benefits of Hajj:

• It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are equal.
• It teaches us that no differences among people due to race, tribe, color, home country, or tongue language
• It teaches us, practically, the real human rights when you find people equal during praying, worshiping, and during performing the rituals
• Hajj learns us that we are belonging to God (Allah) alone and that we all need his mercy and forgiveness.
• Hajj is biggest world gathering in the world. It is a demonstration of Islam unity and Islam universality.
• Muslims get acquainted with the spiritual and historical environment of the prophet Muhammad which strengthen their faith.
• It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before Allah waiting for their final destiny.
• It confirms commitment of Muslims to Allah.
• On top of the above, Muslims on Hajj are rewarded, per God will, with forgiveness of all their sins and they return back as pure and innocent as the new the born.

Answer 5

Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam. The first Gain is the sense of fulfillment of a religious duty. It has many other advantages associated with Hajj. This worship is actually a combination of all kinds of worship. During Hajj, the Muslims gather from all over the world. It creates a sense of being brothers, and unity. It involves spending money in the way of Allah Almighty. It teaches to be charitable. A pilgrim has to face many hardships it teaches patience and sacrifice. It is a kind of Jihaad. The rituals remind us the sacrifice given by Hazrat Abraham (AS), Hazrat Ismaiel (AS) and Hazrat Hajira (AS).

Answer 6

Hajj is a symbol of submission to God and Muslim Unity:Every year more than two million Muslims, from 70 different countries, travel to Makkah and Medina with the purpose of undertaking the great obligation of Hajj. It is an exemplary example of equality and unity when the pilgrims gather together for Hajj. Muslims who belong to different nations, cultures, social and economical status are all dressed in two pieces of unsown cloth. All perform the same rites. There is no difference of rich and poor, all stand in front of their Lord in submission and humility.

Hajj provides a unique opportunity for Muslims to meet each other, understand each other, increase in love, get closer, improve and resolve relationships. It is from the blessings of God during Hajj that one is in continuous opportunity to gain good deeds by treating one's Muslim brethren in the best way. And aid the poor and needy, which is also from the means of achieving great rewards from God.

Answer 7

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. Performing Hajj once in lifetime is obligatory on each Muslim man and woman if he/she can afford. Here is the detail about Hajj. Hajj is celebrated during the month of Zil Hajja. It is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is a tradition established by Hazrat Abraham (Ibraheem in Arabic) as per command of Almighty Allah Karim. He built Ka'abah and announced to the people (all humans -born or yet to born). Miraculously, his voice echoed through the universe- even the heavens above. All the Souls, yet to born, who answered to the call saying: Labbaik Allah Humma Labbaik… Here I come, O my Allah, Here I present myself to you… are destined to perform Hajj.