Select, describe and explain those rituals of Hajj which will be of spiritual value to the pilgrim

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A01 - Select, describe and explain those rituals of Hajj which will be of spiritual value to the pilgrim

Hajj is a journey with great spiritual significance performed by a Muslim to Makkah, the holy city, where Muslims follow the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad. It is the last of the five pillars of Islam, demonstrating its significance in the Islamic faith. Every year, Hajj brings Muslims from different backgrounds all over the world to one purpose, to follow Prophet Muhammad's footsteps. All men who are able to go are obliged to go on Hajj at least once in their lifetime. The preparation for Hajj begins as early as days after a Muslim boy is born; as a bank account is set up for provide the money needed for the pilgrimage. As Qu'ran 22:27-28 shows, Hajj is a very spiritually beneficial journey. It is a time where Muslims are closest to God. Very often, the spiritual impact on the pilgrims is so great that it would change them for the rest of their lives. The two maps above show the main stages of Hajj, and some of these stages will be described in the following paragraphs.

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