The Hajj

The Hajj is the Holy Pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca. Hajj or "The Greater Pilgrimage' can only be done on special days during the pilgrimage month of Dhul Hijjah. The Hajj takes about six days to complete, but Muslims need to perform 'Umrah' before hand so most go for a week or two. Hajj is also the fifth pillar of Islam.

Muslims are expected to take part in Hajj at least once in they're lives, to not take part in Hajj when they are fit and able is a sin. To complete Hajj properly and be able to achieve the titles Hajji or Hajja they must complete three requirements. The pilgrims must have reached an age where they are responsible for themselves and they must have a sound mind. It is allowed for parents to take they're children on Hajj with them but this cannot count as the child's completing of Hajj. Pilgrims must also be able to afford to go on Hajj, incurring no debts whilst doing so and have got their money through fair means. Finally the Muslims should also be physically fit enough to perform the pilgrimage. Muslims believe that they should go on Hajj because of two important phrases in the Qur'an these are 'Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Mecca) for Allah' (Qur'an 2:196) and ' It is the duty of all men towards god to come to the House a pilgrim, if he is able to make his way there' (Qur'an 3:93). These two quotes show evidence of Allah's commandment for Muslims to go on pilgrimage. Hajj, means 'to set out for a definite purpose' this is telling Muslims that going on Hajj would be showing their loyalty and devotion to Allah.
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Before going into the Holy City of Mecca Muslims must be ihram, that is a state of holiness. To enter this state Muslims must preferably have a full bath or if that is not possible perform Wudu. They must then dress accordingly which for men is two simple pieces of unsewn white cloth, one round the waist one over the left shoulder, and the women must cover all of their bodies except their hands and their faces. Entering a state of Ihram reminds Muslims of several things, firstly that they have entered a state of holiness and that ...

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