A Christian should not participate in the Hajj (the Islamic Pilgrimage to Mecca) since it is an Islamic tradition and has no connection to Christianity.
It is actually illegal for a Christian to participate in the Hajj because by Saudi Law (supported by Qur'anic verse 9:28) it is illegal for Non-Muslims to go to Mecca at all.
Why wouldn't a christian participate in an Aida production? Now that is the question. I dont recall the Bible saying it is a sin to participate in plays, especially in an Aida one.
Being a Christian without practice means you do not participate in the rituals of your religion, whereas just being a Christian can mean you do participate.
Performing Hajj is obligatory once in lifetime on each Muslim.
"Be in the world but not of it" implies to me that it would be ones' duty to contribute to the order of society. "render unto Caesar..." also suggests to me that on should participate.
No, A Muslim should not ignore the duty of hajj inspite of his being able to to perform it because Prophet is reported to have said " He who dies without having performed the let him die a Jew or a christian as he wishes.
Sa-saye ,is the part of hajj in with you should run normal but not walking.
The Muslims perform Hajj because it is obligatory on each Muslim man and woman to perform Hajj once in lifetime provided he/she can afford.
Quran says Hajj is a right of God on people that should pay this right to God by going Hajj.
There are several from circumcision to the Hajj. See related link below:
The word "Hajj" literally means the journey to Mecca made by a Muslim. Hajj is important to Muslims as they should atleast make this journey once in their life time.
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The Muslim preparing to go on Hajj must have firm and sincere intention of performing to earn the Will of Almighty Allah Karim. He should ensure that he possesses sufficient resoures for his family and the two way journey and other expences. He should know how to perform Hajj. He should have complete knowledge of Do's and Don'ts of Ihraam and Hajj.