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Hajj
Hajj refers to the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a religious obligation among Muslims that must be undertaken at least once in a lifetime by those who could afford to do so.
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What cant Muslims do during the hajj?
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Muslims are not permitted to do many things that is prohitbed in their religion for example they cant eat pork or drink or consume anything that is alchol or harmfull or illegal things.
smoke, drink alchohol, eat pork, suicide. these are a few, there are alot more...
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Illegal in Islam: Following are illegal (Don'ts) in Islam
All that has been declared illegal (Haram) by Almighty Allah in the holy Qur'an or by Prophet (SAW) in his doings or sayings. For example:
1. Attributing any Partner, Son, Parents, Off-spring or Associate whatsoever to the ONE and ONLY Almighty Allah (God).
2. Killing any innocent human (irrespective of his caste, creed, color, country, religion)
3. Even halal (otherwise declared legal/halal) animals or birds slaughtered in the name of or attributed to any idol, holy man, any Deity.
4. Worshiping anything/anyone else than Almighty Allah.
5. Adultery, rape, extra-marital relations
6. Usury, profiteering, hoarding, black-marketing, blackmailing etc
7. Usurping the property/belongings of others
8. Backbiting, slander, blasphemy, defamation, theft, robbery, rebellion, disruption in society, etc.
9. Disrespect of any of the Prophets (May peace be upon them all)
10. Falsehood, fraud, cheating, defaming others
11. Eating flesh of dead animals/birds. Eating flesh of animals/birds declared Haram.
12. Performing any act of prayers against the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
13. (Bida'at) Inventing or adding any act of prayer not mentioned by the holy Prophet or Khulafai Rashidoon
14. (Bida'at) Deleting/subtracting any act of worship from the actions of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Duties of a Muslims towards other Humans: Haqooq ul Ibad:
Allah Almighty has created humans. He wants that all humans should live and make progress peacefully. It is possible only when Haqooq ul Ibad are fulfilled. Humans must be kind to, considerate of and helpful to each other to establish a universal society based on human brotherhood. One is commanded by Allah Almighty to be caring of, kind and sacrificing to others irrespective of their caste, creed, color or country. The Muslims must keep it in mind.
Does hajj promote peace and equality?
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Yes. It definitely promotes peace and equality. All the Haji-pilgrims- put on the same kind of two sheets of white cloth. They perform the same rituals at the same time the same day. They perform these rituals at the same places. They sacrifice their money, their comfort and their self for Islam and the Muslims. In this way Hajj promotes love, peace, equality, harmony and sacrifice.
What country celebrates Hajj?
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Countries With High Number Of Muslims , Saudi Arabia For Sure.
Why is there a black stone of hajj?
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us Muslims believe it was brought down from heaven as a gift to mankind. it was our prophet ibrahim who decided to put it in the kabah, perhaps under gods command. it was prophet muhammads habit to kiss the stone so we do the same today when we go for hajj.
Why do Muslims go to the mosque on a Friday?
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First muslims must go to Masjed ""mosque" every day and every pray
on Friday at salah al zuhr is called salah al jumaa , The Imam make a Khotba "speech" after the Khotba end they all perform the pray and it is two Rak'ah not four .
Why do Muslims run beween two hills on the hajj?
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Answer: Muslims do not walk through any mountain while on Hajj, but they stand for prayer in the city of Arafat where the mountain called Arafat is located. arafat is located approx 10-20 KM away from Makkah.
What happens on each day hajj?
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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 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.
What mountains do they visit during the hajj?
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Pilgrims do these activities at Hajj place given below
- Every pilgrim make a counter-clockwise seven times movement around the Kaaba .(Tawaf)
- Goes and come back from the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah.
- Throw stones in a ritual Stoning of the Devil from Mount Arafat. (Mina)
- Drink water from the well know as Zamzam Well.
Why do Muslims throw pebbles at various times during Hajj?
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· Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Makkah. It is spread out over 5 days. It is the 4th Pillar of Islam.
· On Day 1, a person who wants to perform Hajj pronounces the intention to perform Umrah. A second intention for the actual Hajj is pronounced at a later period. The pilgrims then move to Mina about three miles away to get here for the prayers at noon.
Day 2 is the journey from Mina to Arafat by noon. A sermon is
preached and pilgrims stay there until sunset. The day is spent standing in the open on the large plain praying to God and collecting Pebbles.
Day 3 is the Day of Sacrifice. Pilgrims collect a bag of tiny
pebbles which they carry back to Mina. Stoning the pillar symbolizes stoning the devil. the pebbles must touch the inside of the Jamrat's fence. They also Sacrifice an Animal, cut their hair, celebrate Eidul-Adha, Go to Makkah, Perform Tawaf al-ifadah. Drink from the Zamzam, Perform sa'ee and then return to Mina.
Day 4 starts by performing prayers in Mina. The pilgrim stones the The first Jamrah, then the Middle, and finally the Big one in the same consecutive order, after midday on all three days. For the pilgrims who intend to stay only two days, they must leave before Maghrib, for those intending to stay more, they can collect more pebbles.
Day 5 begins by Stoning the Jamrah. The pilgrim stones the The first Jamrah, then the Middle, and finally the Big one in the same consecutive order, after midday on all three days. Pilgrims return to Makkah before Maghrib time after completing the stoning to perform Tawaf al-wada They then bid farewell to the Tawaf al-wada before leaving Makkah. THIS COMPLETES THE HAJJ JOURNEY
Just News was lucky to get an interview with Mohammed Abdullah:
"Muslims throw stones at 3 pillars that represent the devil so they throw stones at them to symbolise throwing stones at the devil to tell him to clear off. Muslims cutting hair is some change of wicked ceremony like presenting blood in the pagan era."
What are the rules of the hajj pilgrimage?
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There are certain rules must Muslims observe during the hajj. Some of them include reciting Talbiya, taking a bath to show purity, put on ihram which is the right outfit for hajj and so many other things.
What is a holy Muslim site?
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THERE ARE A GOOD NUMBER OF hOLY SITES IN iSLAM
The first and the most holiest site in the world in Mecca.
it is where the muslams must go once in a lifetime
2ndly in MADINAH ,we have MASJIDE NABAWI ( MOSQUE OF PROPHET). which is hte first mosque in Islam and where our HOLY PROPHET IS BURIED.
3rldy there is bait-ul-maqdas(jerussilm). it was the first place where the Muslims were ordered to face during prayers.
4th karabala.This is the place where the grandson of PROPHET MUHAMMAD(S.A.W), ( name IMAM HUSSAIN ) is buried. He was killed there by the ruler who was trying to destroy Islam and Imam HUssain figt against this injusice and was martyred for the noble cause.
there are few other holy places but they are the secondary ones. the above are the most primary ones
How many times must a Muslim perform the hajj?
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It is kind of ritual worships and prayers that we don't ask why to be done this way. Otherwise, you ask also why Hajj is done is specific days of the year and not other days or why fasting is in Ramadan and not in another month, etc.
What did prophet Ibrahim slaughter?
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I don't think it was a dream; he actually got underway with it (before being stopped).
If you say, "Ibrahim," the answer is Ishmael; were you to have said "Abraham," the answer would have been Isaac. Jews and Muslims tell the same story different ways, each with their own ancestor as the central figure.
What are the Rakah movements?
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Definition of Rakat : · The word ' (ركعة, pl. ركعات ') refers to one unit of Islamic prayer, or Salah. Each daily prayer is made up of a different number of rakahs. Peace.
What was the significance of Mansa Musa's hajj?
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The major effect was he introduced african culture to Europe and the Middle east. This is an example of cultural diffusion
Where do Muslims go during a hajj?
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They go to Makkah (or Mecca) and other places in vicinity of Makkah in addition to going to Medina (or AlMadinah). All places located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. See question below on hajj rituals.
How much step did hajj have?
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Hajj is a tradition established by Hazrat Abraham (Ibraheem in Arabic) as per command of Almighty Allah Karim. Hajj is performed during the last month of the Islamic calendar. The schedule is as under, this is how Hajj is performed in different stages:
Day - 1. 8th of Zilhajja: 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. 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 itentionally 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.
Do people go to hajj more than once?
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It's mandatory on a Muslim who has enough wealth to perform Hajj once in their life time. However if a person can afford to go other they must surely. Thus going once for Pilgrimage is mandatory on every Muslim who can afford once in their life time.
How many days to perform the HAJJ?
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To complete Hajj, you have to do it for 40 days
Why is hajj performed?
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The fifth pillar of Islam is hajj (or pilgrimage) to Mecca (or Makkah) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It 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 main numerous benefits of Hajj:
- It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are all equal.
- It teaches us that no differences among people due to race, tribe, color, home country, or tongue language.
- It teaches us, practically, the real human rights when you find people equal during praying, worshiping, and during performing the rituals.
- Hajj teaches us that we are belonging to God (Allah) alone and that we all need his mercy and forgiveness.
- Hajj is biggest world gathering in the world. It is a demonstration of Islam unity and Islam universality.
- Muslims get acquainted with the spiritual and historical environment of the prophet Muhammad which strengthen their faith.
- It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly of the Day of Judgment when people will stand equal before Allah waiting for their final destiny.
- It confirms commitment of Muslims to Allah.
- On top of the above, Muslims on Hajj are rewarded, per God will, with forgiveness of all their sins and they return back as pure and innocent as the new born.
When prophet Abraham (or Ibrahim); peace be upon him; finished the rising up of Ka'bah, he prayed Allah (or God in English and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism) to bless Makkah (or Mecca) and its vicinity and to make people come visit it until the Day of Judgement though it was remote and in the desert. Qur'an says (meaning English translation):
"Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! Make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons from worshipping idols. "O my Lord! They have indeed led astray many among mankind; he then who follows my (way) is of me, and he that disobeys me, but You are indeed Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley without cultivation, by Your Sacred House; in order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some among people with love towards them, and feed them with Fruits: so that they may give thanks." (14:35-7)
Allah always relates the story of Hajj and Ibrahim to Tawheed and Islam, which is the way of Ibrahim, Muhammad, and all the prophets (Peace be upon them).
"Remember We made the House a place of assembly for men and a place of safety. And take the Station of Abraham as a place of prayer; and We covenanted with Abraham and Isma'il, that they should sanctify My House for those who compass it round, or use it as a retreat, or bow, or prostrate themselves (therein in Prayer). And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and feed its People with fruits' such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day." He said: "(Yes), and such as reject Faith, for a while will I grant them their Pleasure, but will soon drive them to the torment of Fire, an evil destination (indeed)!" And remember Abraham and Isma'il raised the foundations of the House (with this prayer): "Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us: for You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. "Our Lord! Make of us Muslims bowing to Your Will); and of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to Your (Will); and show us our places for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); for You are the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. "Our Lord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own, who shall rehearse Your Signs to them and instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom, and sanctify them: for You are the Exalted in Might, the Most Wise." And who turns away from the religion of Abraham but such as debase their souls with folly? Him We chose and rendered pure in this world: and he will be in the Hereafter in the ranks of the Righteous. Behold! His Lord said to him: "Bow (your will to Me):" he said: "I bow (my will) to the Lord and Cherisher of the Universe." And this was the Legacy that Abraham left to his sons, and so did Jacob; "O my sons! Allah has chosen the Faith for you; then die not except in the state of submission (to Allah)" (2:125-32)
What happens if you never go to Hajj?
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If you can't afford it, Allah will forgive you.
If you can afford it (like have a trillion dollars), and you don't go to Hajj, Allah will probably punish you.
If you never get the chance, that's okay too (about 2 million people can pray Hajj per Dhul-Hijjah)
What people think about the hajj?
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They experience a sense of fulfilment, elation and satisfaction. They also feel the blessings of Almighty Allah Karim being showered on them. Some of them experience strange spiritual events during their sleep and in waking. Feelings cant be described, they are felt. Different Hajis experience different feelings according to the sincerity of their intention, and the relation they have developed with Almighty Allah Karim.
Any Muslim, including a British Muslim, will definitely feel great change in his life after performing Hajj. He will witness the universal brotherhood during Hajj. Muslims from all over the world clad in two white sheets of cloth standing in the field of Arafat, praying to Almighty Allah Karim, with their eyes shedding tears of repentence, their hearts full of love fo Almighty Allah, a sense of fulfilment, repentence and remorse, hope and optimism - a lot of mixed feelings. Striving in the cause of Almighty Allah, charity, sacrifice, kindness, compassion, simplicity, in short a Haji experiences a lot and is changed a lot when he performs Hajj. It is, in fact, the climax of all kind of worship. A Haji becomes more humble, more honest, more truthful, more sacrificing and more caring than he used to be. He is a changed man if he is sincere in his intention of achieving the Pleasure of Allah Almighty, and goes on Hajj wth his Halal income and hard earned money.
