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Hajj 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. It is obligatory on each Muslim once in lifetime. 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 someone 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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They gain peace and can see where there religion is originally from.
What city would Muslims pray toward?
Muslims do not worship any city. However, you may be asking which cities are holy for Muslims. The three most holy cities in Islam are Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Muslims pray toward the Kaaba in the city of Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia. This act of facing the Kaaba during prayer is called "Qibla." It symbolizes the unity and uniformity of worship among Muslims worldwide.
Which religion for mecca?
Islamic people (Muslims) travel to Mecca on pilgrimages
What is a mecca Mecca was a ancient city in the city of Jeruselum of Jordan?
Mecca is a city in Saudi Arabi. It is the holiest city for Muslims -- when Muslims pray, they allign themselves so that they bow towards Mecca. Mecca is neither in Jeruselum nor in Jordan.
What do Muslims eat at mecca?
food
Which city is very special to Muslims?
The city special to Muslims is Mecca.
What was the holy city for the Muslims?
Mecca and Jerusalem are holy cities for Muslims.
What do the Muslims do on the way to Mecca to do Hajj?
it is so they see some sites during this once in a life time opprunity
Who must the Muslims fight before returning to mecca?
Ever since Mohammed successfully besieged and conquered Mecca, Muslims have not needed to fight anyone in order to get to Mecca. However, prior to this, the Muslims fought the Qoreish Tribe and other Meccan Tribes in the 620s C.E. for the right to pray in Mecca.
Where would Muslims face to pray while in Mecca?
While Muslims are in Makkah (Mecca) they face the Kaaba; the oldest God house on earth.
Is Islam in mecca?
Yes. By Saudi Law, only Muslims can live or enter Mecca.
