The pilgrimage to Makkah (the hajj) is an obligation only for those who are physically and financially able to do so. Nevertheless, over two million people go to Makkah each year from every corner of the globe providing a unique opportunity for those of different nations to meet one another. 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.
The fifth pillar of Islam is hajj (or pilgrimage) to Mecca (or Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Is obligatory to every adult Muslim, regardless the Gender, to go for hajj at least once in life if he/she can afford it physically, financially, and safely.
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:
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory on all Muslims once in lifetime.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam obligatory once in lifetime if one can afford.
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.
one pillar for muhamad one pillar Allah one pillar for the followers and one pillar for me and the fifth pillar for yourself.
Hajj is the fifth pillar and those who can afford it can go to makkah to follow muhammad's footsteps!!! loll
The premise of the question is incorrect. The Shahada IS actually the most important pillar of Islam.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of the religion Islam. It is obligatory on the Muslims.
The second pillar of Islam is offering prayer five times a day. It is the most important pillar after embracing Islam and having faith in the ONENESS of Almighty Allah. It differenciates between Islam and Kufr. The first question on the Day of Judgment will be asked about prayer,
No. Fifth (and last) pillar of Islam is pilgrimage to Mecca which is called "hajj" by Muslims.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory on each Muslim man and woman if they can afford.
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is obligatory on each Muslim man and women once in lifetime.