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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 mountains do they visit during the hajj?
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?
· 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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
What event might the hajj commemorate?
Hajj commemorates the different events, test and trial Hazrat Ibraheem (AS) had to undergo. 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: All these rituals teach unconditional obedience to Allah Almighty. They teach equality, simplicity, sacrifice, tolerance and charity etc.
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
What is the most important day of hajj?
The most important day in Islam is the 9th of Zill-Hajja (the 12th month of Hijra Calendar) which is also known as the day of Arfa. On that day the most important pillar of Islam is performed. Anyhow, the day of Jumma in each week, the 27th of Ramazan, and the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha are also very important Days. The Muslims also consider the Birth Day of the holy Prophet (SAW) an important day.
Here are the 8 steps of Hajj:
1) Steps for Entering the State of Ihram
1. Bathe yourself (Ghusl).
2. Wear Ihram garments.
3. Make the intention for Umrah or Hajj.
4. Recite Talbeyah*.
5. Avoid acts forbidden while in the state of Ihram
2) Steps for Performing Umrah
1. Make Tawaf around the Ka`bah.
2. Pray two Rak`ah behind Maqam Ibrahim.
3. Make Sa`i between Safa and Marwah.
4. Trim hair and remove Ihram garments.
3) Going to Mina
1. Put on Ihram garments again, if you have performed Umrah.
2. Make intention for Hajj.
3. Remain in Mina during the 8th of Dhul-Hijja and perform five prayers starting with the Zuhr prayer and ending with the Fajr prayer on the day of Arafat.
4) Going to Arafat
1. Leave for Arafat on the morning of the 9th of Dhul-Hijja and stay until sunset.
2. Stay in any part of Arafat.
3. Glorify Allah, repeat supplication, repent to Allah and ask for forgiveness.
4. Pray Zuhr and Asr prayers shortened and combined during the time of Zuhr.
5) Going to Muzdalifah
1. Leave for Muzdalifah soon after sunset on the 9th of Dhul-Hijja.
2. Perform the Maghrib and the shortened Isha prayers combined.
3. Stay overnight and perform the Fajr prayer.
6) Returning to Mina
1. Shortly before sunrise, leave Muzdalifah for Mina. Go to Jamrat al-Aqabah and stone it with seven pebbles.
2. Slaughter your sacrifice.
3. Shave your head or trim your hair.
4. Take off Ihram garments.
5. All Ihram restrictions are lifted except for the ban on sexual intercourse.
7) Tawaf al-Ifada
1. Make Tawaf al-Ifada and Sa`i between Safa and Marwah.
2. After Tawaf al-Ifada, all restrictions are lifted
8) Returning to Mina
1. Spend the Tashreeq days (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul-Hijja) in Mina.
2. After Zuhr prayer each day, stone the three Jamarat, starting with the small one and ending with al-Aqabah.
3. You may leave on the 12th after stoning the Jamarat if you wish.
How does Hajj show belonging to God?
Hajj shows worship because you are retracing the steps of Prophets and our beloved Aimah (ay-ma)
Answer -2:
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. This is a ritual worship done per God commands in Quran and per Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teachings.
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:
- It teaches us that Muslims are brothers and are 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 learns 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.
Who was the first person to go on hajj?
Allaah says in the book of Quran (interpretation of the meaning):
"And proclaim to mankind the Hajj (pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj)" [al-Hajj 22:27]
Ibn Katheer says in his commentary on this verse (3/221):
This means: Proclaim (O Ibraaheem) the Hajj to the people, calling them to come on pilgrimage to this House which We have commanded you to build. It was mentioned that he said, "O Lord, how can I proclaim it to the people when my voice does not reach them?" He said, "Call and We will convey it." So he stood in his maqaam (station) - or it was said, on the rock, or on al-Safa, or on Abu Qubays (a mountain) - and said: "O people, your Lord has taken a House, so come to it on pilgrimage." And it was said that the mountains lowered themselves so that his voice could reach all parts of the earth and those who were still in the wombs or in men's loins also heard, and everything that heard him, cities, nomad encampments and trees, and everyone whom Allaah has decreed should perform Hajj until the Day of Resurrection responded, (saying) Labbayk Allaahumma labbayk (Here I am, O Allaah, here I am. This is the summary of what was narrated from Ibn 'Abbaas, Mujaahid, 'Ikrimah, Sa'eed ibn Jubayr and others among the salaf. And Allaah knows best.
Ibn al-Jawzi, in his book Mutheer al-'Azm al-Saakin (1/354) narrated something similar, but more briefly, and he attributed it to the narrators of Seerah.
This has to do with the history of the enjoining of Hajj before the sending of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). With regard to the enjoining of Hajj in Islam, there is some scholarly difference of opinion concerning that. It was said that it was enjoined in 6 AH, or in 7 AH, or in 9 AH, or in 10 AH. Imam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) was certain that it was enjoined in 9 or 10 AH. He (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in Zaad al-Ma'aad:
"There is no dispute that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not perform Hajj after he migrated to Madeenah apart from one Hajj, which was the Farewell Pilgrimage. And there is no dispute that that occurred in 10 AH… When the command to perform Hajj was revealed, the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) hastened to perform Hajj with no delay. Because the enjoining of Hajj came at a later stage, in 9 or 10 AH, one might say, How can you prove that the command to perform Hajj was delayed until 9 or 10 AH? We would say that the first part of Soorah Aal 'Imraan was revealed in the year of delegations ('aam al-wufood), during which the delegation from Najraan came to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) and he made a treaty with them regarding their paying the jizyah, and the (ruling on) jizyah was revealed in the year of Tabook, 9 AH, when the first part of Soorat Aal 'Imraan was revealed…"
Al-Qurtubi said in his Tafseer (2/4/92): Hajj was known to the Arabs. When Islam came, they were told about something they already knew and what was enjoined upon them was something they were familiar with…" See also Ahkaam al-Qur'aan by Ibn al-'Arabi, 1/286.
Shia:
If you mean akbar, I can answer you that, we have at least some hadis in this regard. In a hadis witch narrated from Imam Sadigh(AS) that he said: "the greater haj is yavm Al-Nahr (ead al-azha, 10'th of zelhajja') and the miner is umra'". Man la yahzor Al-Faghih v3 p376.
It has been wrongly believed that if the 9th of Zil Hajja (the Day of Arfa) falls on Friday, it is Hajj-i-Akbar. Actually, Umra is Minor Hajj. A person who performs Umra is also Haji (Pilgrim). The Hajj that is performed during 8th to 13th of ZilHajja is Hajj-i-Akbar. The Day of Arfa may fall on any day of the week.
What are muslim clothes called?
Different words are often used to describe the various styles and types of clothing worn by Muslims throughout the world. Often, the same type of clothing has many different names depending on regional language or terminology.
The Hijab is the traditional headscarf worn by many Muslim women and girls.
Niqab is the face veil worn by some Muslim women which may or may not leave the eyes uncovered. The Burqa is a type of veil and body covering conceals all of a woman's body including the eyes, which are covered with a mesh screen.
Common in the Arab Gulf countries, a cloak for women which is worn over other clothing when in public. The abaya is usually made of black synthetic fiber, sometimes decorated with colored embroidery or sequins. The abaya may be worn from the top of the head to the ground , or over the shoulders. It may be combined with a head scarf or face veil.
What do Muslims do during a pilgrimage?
They pray as they go along the ka'aba and the women have to wear white dresses and men need to wear white robes and they need to shave their hair off.
