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Hajj or Pilgrimage
The pilgrimage to Makkah (the hajj) is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to do so.
The annual hajj begins in the twelfth month of the Islamic year (which is lunar, not solar, so that hajj and Ramada-n fall sometimes in summer, sometimes in winter). Pilgrims wear special clothes: simple garments that strip away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before God.
The rites of the hajj, which are of Abrahamic origin, include going around the Ka'bah seven times, and going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa as did Hagar (Hajir, Abraham's wife) during her search for water. The pilgrims later stand together on the wide plains of 'Arafat (a large expanse of desert outside Makkah) and join in prayer for God's forgiveness, in what is often thought as a preview of the Day of Judgment.
The close of the hajj is marked by a festival, the 'Id al Adha, which is celebrated with prayers and the exchange of gifts in Muslim communities everywhere. This and the 'Id al Fitr, a festive day celebrating the end of Ramada-n, are the two holidays of the Islamic calendar.
So, the sum is 10 days, 13 for those who are not in a rush
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt should be for a minimum of one week. The Hajj compulsory rituals starts from the 8th of the month Zou Elhejjah and continues until the 12th or 13th of the month. If Muslim intending to perform "Omra" together with Hajj, he needs at least one day more (before the 8th of the month). However, there are more voluntary rituals that Muslims prefer to do as the visit of the Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) in Medina and staying for few days their for prayers at the Prophet Mosque. Also, Muslims prefer to stay for few days in Mecca (Makkah) for praying in Al-Masjid Alharam and for more volunteer Twaf (turning) around Kaaba.
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Hajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under or this is how Hajj is performed in different stages: All these rituals teach unconditional obedience to Allah Almighty. They teach equality, simplicity, sacrifice, tolerance and charity etc. It was renewed by the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Only the Muslim Ummah performs Hajj which is obligatory on each Muslim
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: (Day of Tarwiya) Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. (Day of Arfaa) Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and praying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running between Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day- 5. 12th: Zila Hajja.Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day= 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one intentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
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∙ 10y agoHajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under or this is how Hajj is performed in different stages: All these rituals teach unconditional obedience to Allah Almighty. They teach equality, simplicity, sacrifice, tolerance and charity etc. It was renewed by the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). Only the Muslim Ummah performs Hajj which is obligatory on each Muslim
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: (Day of Tarwiya) Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. (Day of Arfaa) Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and praying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running between Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day- 5. 12th: Zila Hajja.Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day= 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one intentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
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∙ 10y agoThat depends from where a pilgrim is travelling to Makka and how many days before Hajj he reaches Makka Mukarma. Following are the minimum days a Muslim pilgrim is required to perform Hajj according to the following schedule:
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: (Day of Tarwiya) Taking bath, putting on Ahraam (two sheets of untailored cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina (preferably) before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
Day - 2. 9th. (Day of Arfaa) Offering Fajr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafaat (the main ritual of Hajj). Offering Zuhar and Asar prayers (Qasar) behind the Imam in Masjid - Namra - if possible. Staying there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafaat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at night. Collecting 49 small pebbles for stoning the Jamraats.
Day - 3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaitan), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Sayee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa hills), shaving off head (for men- women cut two or three inches of their hair as a token) and putting off Ihram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
Day - 4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and staying at Mina.
Day- 5. 12th Zila Hajja.Stoning the three Jaraat (Shaitans-Devils) and coming back to Makka Mukarma before sunset. That is the end of Hajj.
Day= 6: 13th Zihajja. If some one intentionally or by chance does not leave Mina before sunset of Day-5, he will stay there for the night and on the 6th day he will stone the three Jamraats and return to Makka Mukammah. This ends Hajj the Fifth Pillar of Islam.
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∙ 10y agoExcluding the time a Haji may take to reach Makka Mukarmah, the obligatory days to perform Hajj are as follows;
1. 8th of Zilhajja: Taking bath, putting up Ahraam (two sheets of cloth), going to Haram i Pak, making intention of performing Hajj, offering two Nawafil and reaching the field of Mina before Zuhar Prayer and staying there.
2. 9th. Offering Fjr Prayer and reaching the field of Arafat (the main ritual of Hajj). Stayin there till sunset, offering Prayers and parying to Almighty Allah Karim. Leaving the field of Arafat just at sunset without offering Evening Prayer. Coming to Muzdalfa at night offering Maghrib and Isha Prayers together. Staying there at nihght.
3. 10th (Eid day) Offering Fajar Prayer and leaving Muzdalfa at sunrise. Stoning the Big Jamrah (Shaian), offering animal sacrifice, coming to Haram i - Pak, going around the Ka'abah, performing Saee (Walking/running betwen Safa and Marwa), shaving off head (men) and putting off Ahram. Going back to Mina and staying there.
4. 11th. Stoning the three Jamraat and stayig at Mina.
5. 12th. Stoning the three Jamraat and coming back to Makka before sunset.
These are the Five minimum days required to perform Hajj.
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∙ 7y agoIt depends from which place you are proceeding to Mecca to perform Hajj, and for how any days you are going to stay in Mecca and Madina Munawra.
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Why do Muslims stand on the Day of Arafat?
Performing Hajj is obligatory on each Muslim once in life. The chief ritual of Hajj is staying at the field of Arafat on the 9th of Zil- Hajja. The Muslims stay there to pray to Almighty Allah and complete the Hajj.
What do non Muslims do in hajj?
Non Muslims don't go on Hajj.
Why do all the Muslims stay together during hajj?
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory once in lifetime. It is performed collectively during the second week of the 12th month of Hijra calendar. The Muslims stay together and perform the rituals collectively.
Where do Muslims visit the hajj?
Muslims visit Mecca and Medina during hajj.
What is the Muslim hajj?
Hajj four facts Where does Muslims do Hajj? Muslims pray in the Kaaba. Why does Muslims do Hajj? Once, Mohamed sad to Muslims, that third best think after belief to Allah is excellent Hajj. What are they doing when they get there? They are praying & praise Allah-it is calling Tawaf
What value does Hajj provide?
Hajj provides immense spiritual, physical, and moral value to a Muslim. It is a profound act of worship that shapes Islamic beliefs and practices in one's life. The significance and importance of Hajj can be further understood by exploring the details provided on the website Hajj-Umrah Dawat-e-Islami.
Who do hajj?
The Muslims perform Hajj. It is obligatory on them once in lifetime.
Is hajj a place?
No. Hajj is the name of a pilgrimage by Muslims to Mecca.
What do muslims hear on hajj?
what will i see and hear on the hajj
Where do Muslims go to when they go to hajj?
They Muslims to go the city of Mecca to perform Hajj. But they must go to Mina and Arafat to complete the rituals of Hajj.
What country do Muslims go to for Hajj?
Muslims perform Hajj in the Holy city Makkah and Madina in Saudi Arabia.
What countries did muslims come from to perform hajj?
The Muslims from all over the world come to Mecca to perform Hajj.
