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?
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 ?
A) What is Hajj ? Describe and Explain why Muslims might take part in Hajj and what this involves. B) Explain the meaning and significance of the events of Hajj for a Muslim. What difficulties might there be for a Muslim performing Hajj? How might participating in Hajj affect the life of a believer? C) 'True pilgrimage is really a journey within' Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. This is the pilgrimage to Mecca which Muslims must do at least once in their lifetime. This makes Muslims feel complete once they have completed the Hajj, but they are only allowed to do Hajj if they are physically and financially supported, they must also be able to provide for there families whilst on Hajj, they must also have the money to pay for Hajj without resorting to dishonest ways of raising the money. The pilgrimage is a journey with a spiritual meaning to a place special to them. If this is not possible this is when Niyya comes into it, which is when someone has the intention to go on Hajj but are not either physically or financially capable. This could make them a better Muslim so therefore they may become more spiritually involved in there Islamic religion. Hajj happens during Dhul-Hijjah the twelfth month of the Islamic
What is Hajj?
A i) What is Hajj? Hajj is the official Muslim pilgrimage made to Makkah. Hajj means 'visit to the revered place' or 'set out with a definite purpose' and is the most significant manifestation of Muslims. For those who are able to travel to Makkah, the Hajj is said to be the peak of their religious life. Hajj is an obligation. It is the duty of every Muslim who can afford it and who is physically fit to visit the Ka'bah and stand before God at Mount Arafat, at least once in their lifetime. Some people save money their entire lives in order to be able to go on the pilgrimage. Others save money in a group so that they can send one representative to go for them. This way they can experience Hajj without performing it. Hajj is the fifth pillar of faith, or Arkan. Without the pillars Islam would not exist. All of the other pillars, Shahadah, Salat, Zakah and Sawn, demand that normal life be broken off but Hajj involves the complete suspension of wordly activities so that Muslims can devote themselves to God. Hajj is one of the best forms of worship and is one of the most sublime deeds because it is one of the pillars of Islam that Allah sent Muhammad with. A servant's religion is incomplete without it. A form of worship is only acceptable when the following is true: - One devotes it to Allah alone, with a desire for the Hereafter. It cannot be done with the intention of being
What is Hajj?
Year 11 Religious Education Coursework Assignment HAJJ Sheldon Stones 11L COURSEWORK QUESTION: a) (i) What is Hajj? (ii) Describe and explain why a Muslim would take part in Hajj and what this involves [40] b) (i) Explain the meaning and significance of the events of Hajj for a Muslim. (ii) What difficulties might there be for a Muslim performing Hajj? (iii) How might participating in Hajj affect the life of a believer? [35] c) "A true pilgrimage is really a journey within." Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you have thought about different points of view. You must refer to Islam in your answer. [25] A (i) Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah, a Muslim-only city. Tourists aren't welcome to Makkah; Hajj is for Muslims to get closer to God and isn't meant to be a tourist attraction. It is the duty of every healthy and financially stable Muslim to complete Hajj once in their lifetime. It is a deeply spiritual journey for the millions of Muslims who complete Hajj every Muslim year, between 8 and 13 Dhul-Hijjah - the final month. Some Muslims may prefer to visit Makkah on a pilgrimage at another time in the year, but this is not considered as important as Hajj, and is called Umrah. Because so many Muslims want to experience Hajj for the first time, those who have done it before often do Umrah instead. Hajj is
What is Hajj?
Hajj coursework Part A Part 1) what is Hajj? The religion of Islam is held up by five pillars, known as the five pillars of Islam. These are five ritual duties that Muslims view as central to their faith. These are: (1) pronouncing the confession of faith (shahada); (2) performing the five daily prayers (salat); (3) fasting during the month of Ramadan (saum); (4) paying the alms tax (zakat) and (5) performing at least once in their life, the major pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj). Hajj is a pilgrimage carried out by people who follow the Islamic religion. Most of the world religions have a pilgrimage that its followers make. In some religions pilgrimage is not an important commitment for all believers but in Islam it is essential. The word pilgrimage means to set out with a purpose or journey to a sacred world. For Muslims this sacred place is Mecca and the purpose is to follow in the footsteps and actions of the prophet Muhammad as he entered Mecca and to show complete submission to Allah. Unlike the minor pilgrimage to Mecca (Umrah), which can be performed at any time, the hajj can only be carried out once a year and unfolds in a set sequence on specific dates, during the first two weeks of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijja. Since the Islamic year is lunar and without intercalation, the hajj as with all Islamic festivals is independent of season. Hajj takes place annually and
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Daniel Timmins Pilgrimage What is Pilgrimage? Pilgrimage is the journey made by a Christian to a sacred or holy place. Most of the places considered holy or sites of special buildings or shrines, however some like the sea of Galilee are places which had some importance to Jesus life and The Bible. These may include: The Wailing Wall, Nazareth, the sea of Galilee, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Two Places of Christian Pilgrimage Taize When the Germans occupied France, Brother Roger (the owner of Taize), moved to Geneva and started living in a community with several friends. In 1944 they moved back to Taize and seven of them took solemn vows as monks in 1949. In 1952 they composed the rule of Taize that was similar to the Benedictine rule, except that the monks were to dress in plain clothes and only had to attend three services a day. Toady Taize has become a place of pilgrimage for mainly young people from all over the world. Every week as many as 300 people visit Taize to take part in the rhythm of life there. The original Roman Catholic church that was on the site had become too small, so a new church was built. This to has become too small and when Taize is at its busiest two circus tents have to be added to either side to hold all the people who attend the services. In Taize prayer is the centre of the day. In between the services, activities and sessions are held where