Its a worship of Allah (god)
Going to visit the Mecca makes you understand the story of Muhammad therefore giving you more wisdom about God.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of the religion Islam. It is obligatory on the Muslims.
Most of those Americans who do not themselves follow Islam have a very poor understanding of Islam.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam
Hajj {pilgrimage} is the least important pillar of islam ___________________________________________________________ No pillar of Islam is less important than another. Denying any pillar of Islam five pillars intentionally by anyone expels him/her from Islam.
The most important ritual is Praying (Salat) which is the second pillar of Islam five pillars. The Muslim who denies intentionally this pillar is considered out of Islam. see related questions below for more information.
Pillars hold up structures. In the same way, the Pillars of Islam support the entire religion and beliefs of Islam.
It is the first, and most important, pillar of the five Islam pillars. Refer to related questions below for more information.
Fir its importance in Islam teachings. Refer to question below.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam obligatory once in lifetime if one can afford.
Zakat, or charity is the fourth pillar of Islam.
What I, and other Muslim Brothers and Sisters in the world think that the significance of Islam is mainly the cleanness and pureness of the religion itself. Allah (SWT) created Humans, and everything living or breathing on this planet. Islam is not about killing or hurting others, it is about living to discover Islam. It is to please Allah (SWT) and helping others through Zakat (Charity, fourth pillar of Islam). We Muslims also believe that this lifetime is only a test. Allah (SWT) is watching us always and we have to please Allah (SWT). Islam: >First Pillar: Statement of Faith. "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad (PBUH) is his Messenger." >Second Pillar: Prayers. Five times a day. >Third Pillar: Fasting. During the Holy Month of Ramadan. >Fourth Pillar: Charity. Sending halal money to the Muslim poor. >Fifth Pillar: Pilgrimage to Hajj. With halal money, Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia to make pilgrimage to Ka'aba.