Hajj GCSE coursework                                                       Alys Case Ai. Describe and explain why a Muslim might take part in Hajj. A Muslim may take part in Hajj for many reasons. The first reason for a Muslim doing Hajj is that it shows devotion to their religion. Completing each of the Five Pillars of Islam is considered an act of worship. Worship also is known as Ibadah. Muslims believe that going on Hajj is following the footsteps of Muhammad. If a Muslim is able to go on Hajj and they decide not to go, it is perceived as sinful and not fulfilling their duty to Allah. Once pilgrims have been on Hajj they are given special name; Hajji for men and Hajjah for women. The Islamic community is a very large worldwide community, called Umrah and Muslims from countries all around the world go on Hajj. Aii. Describe and explain what going on Hajj consists of and involves.There are several conditions to going on Hajj. Firstly, only pilgrims over 12 are considered to be fulfilling their Hajj duty as Muslims consider 12 to be the age of responsibility. Children can still go on Hajj but will have to do Hajj again because they were under the age of responsibility therefore would not have understood the true meaning of the pilgrimage or have properly fulfilled their duty to Allah.Secondly a Muslim must be debt free and must have earned or made their money honestly. Finally Hajj is a tough and physical challenge so the Muslims must be fit, healthy and be able to manage the physical demands of the pilgrimage. Hajj consists of many activities, these are:Tawaf, circling the Kabah seven times.Saiy, running between mount Asafa and Almarwa
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seven times. Arafat, standing from noon till dusk on a Dhul Hijjah.Mina, making a sacrifice and stoning the devil, this is done on the 10th Dhul Hijjah.Id-Ul-Adha, the feast of sacrifice also here pilgrims have their hair cut or shaved.Bi. Explain the meaning and significance of the events of Hajj for a Muslim.Muslims know the meaning of Hajj as part of your religion and I will try and tell you what they know. Ibrahim means holiness and Muslims strive to be perfect to show their holiness. To go on Hajj you need to be spiritually and mentally pure. Muslims on ...

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