Discussing Islam.
Islam coursework- . Hajj is is done between the 8 and 13 of Dhul-Hijjah the twelfth month of the Muslim year and is the fifth pillar of Islam. Every Muslim is expected to complete Hajj at least once in their lifetime. It is the visit to Al-Ka'bah the house of Allah in Makkah. The Al-Kabah was the first house to be built for the sole purpose of the worship of Allah originally built by Adam and later rebuilt by Ibrahim and his son Isma'il. On arriving outside Makkah the pilgrims enter the state of ihram, so they can dedicate themselves to prayer and worship. They get changed into white unsewn cloth - this is to represent single-mindedness, equality and self-sacrifice. It also reminds the pilgrim of his position in relation to Allah. It also reminds him that after his death he will be wrapped in a plain white cloth and all his other clothes will be left behind. This is also so everyone has the same status in the house of Allah the status of His servants. The Restrictions of Irhram means that they think of their ultimate goal - which is success in life after death - and nothing else. On actually entering Makkah they say a prayer called the talbiyah, this is the answer to the call to come to Makkah. This is also to remind the pilgrim that he belongs to Allah, will return to Allah and must do as Allah commands. After changing they circle the Ka'bah seven times at a fast pace,
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The Hajj
HAJJ Ai) Muslims think of their faith as a temple for God, held up by five pillars, called arkan. Each pillar of the temple represents a duty the Muslims perform as part of their faith. These are the five pillars: Shahadah - the profession of faith `I witness that there is no other God but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah.' All Muslims think that this is the most important part of their faith. The words are whispered in the ear of newborn babies, so they are the first words they hear. They are the last words said by Muslims who are dying, if they are able to speak. These words also form part of the 'Call to Prayer', called from the minaret by the muezzin. Salah - prayer five times a day Muslims pray five times a day. Prayers can be said in any clean place, but Muslims pray together in mosques. On Fridays male Muslims are expected to go to the mosque for the noon prayers. When it is time for prayer, Muslims will stop what they are doing to pray. Zakah - almsgiving Every year, Muslims give a certain amount of their money to charity. It usually amounts to about 21/2% of a Muslim's annual savings. If they do not give money, they will be cheating Allah and refusing help to those who need it. Saum - fasting in the month of Ramadan Ramadan is the ninth month in the Muslim year. During this month, most Muslims will not eat or drink during the hours of daylight.
The Hajj
The Hajj The Hajj is the greatest pilgrimage, which can be only taken in Dhul-Hajjah. This event only happens on a year, during the 12th month of the lunar calendar and the main events last up to 5-6 days. However, for some it can last for up to 9days if they participate in the Urmah, the lesser pilgrimage, which can also be taken at anytime. This expedition is an enormous gathering of every Muslim, male and female, who are of the adult age, physically, mentally and financially fit. If however, they can't make it for these reasons they can be excused from participating on this pilgrimage only if they have heartfelt intentions to do so, the duty in considered fulfilled. The Hajj is an emotional and spiritual journey for Muslims to Makkah, 'the mother town' (42:7), the centre of Islam. Whilst in Makkah one of the main focal points for Muslims on this pilgrimage is the Ka'bah which is also called the Baitullah, the house of God. As the Hajj is the last on the 5 pillars, this makes it obligatory, the 'duty of all men' (Qu'ran 3:91), which in Arabic is called Fard and is to also be completed once in their life. The Hajj is the 5th Pillar of Islam and is probably the largest, most spectacular convention of people at any one time and is said to be the biggest gathering of people until the day of judgement. This holy journey is one of the most critical parts to the developments of
The Hajj
GCSE Islam (Pilgrimage) There are many reasons for people to go on a pilgrimage because they want to devote themselves to God. The main reasons are as follows: to renew or deepen their faith; to get closer and nearer to their God, their supposedly creator; to receive a cure either physically, mentally or spiritually; to please God (as a response to a command; to give thanks). Other reasons are: to search for something; the meaning of life; peace of mind; to learn more about the faith and finally to gain unity and closeness with other members of the faith. he Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah), is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. The pilgrimage occurs from the 6th to the 12th day of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic calendar. Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the event cannot be pegged to the Gregorian calendar, whose (solar) year is eleven days longer.Pilgrimage has countless significance and importance to all Muslims. The pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the most essential place; a Muslim can go for worship. It was the birth place of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who lived there for most of his life and he also used to perform religious acts and ritual there. Mecca has always been a very important, holy city for Muslims even before e the prophet Muhammad reclaimed it for Allah. Muhammad encouraged the continuation of many of the
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What is Hajj? Hajj is a Arabic word which means "submission" and "obedience". Hajj is a special worship that lasts for several days. It was made obligatory in the 9th year of Hijra. Muslims journey to the holy city of Mecca to make the spiritual pilgrimage. Hajj is an act of worship just like Salat (five daily prayers) and Sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan). All Muslims who are physically and financially able are expected to perform the Hajj at least once.. Describe and explain the meaning and significance of the events of Hajj for a Muslim Muslims go on Hajj to cleanse and purify themselves; not just physically but mentally. Another reason is because it's a test Allah has set to show their devotion to Him. Hajj helps bring Muslims closer to Allah and also each other. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; God 'ordered' it to be done in the Qur'an. The male pilgrim must wear upon the two unsown white clothes after entering the sacralized state of pilgrimage. It symbolizes the bare defect, faith, which strips away distinctions of class and culture, so that all stand equal before God. The Ka'ba symbolizes God's House and his nearness. The Black stone embedded in one of its four corners symbolizes God's right hand, the kissing of which symbolizes one's pledge of faith to one's King and to his Law on earth. The sevenfold anti-clockwise circumambulation of the Ka`ba represents
What is Hajj ?
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What is Hajj?
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