2.2.6 Hajj

Question 1

List the four stages of Hajj?

Answer 1

In mecca, sa’y, Arafat, Mina

Question 2

Describe Tawaf?

Answer 2

The circling of the kaaba 7 times in an anti ccw direction while reciting a verse from the qu’ran.

Question 3

State why the well of zamzam is significant to Muslims?

Answer 3

It supplied Isma’il and Hagar with water when they needed it when stranded in the desert

Question 4

What is the focus of Muslims prayer on the plain of Arafat?

Answer 4

Plead for the forgiveness of their sins while being as close to the kaaba.

Question 5

Outline what happens at Mina?

Answer 5

You throw 7 rocks at each 3 pillars over three days which represent iblis. Then your supposed to sacrifice an animal the same way Ibrahim was allowed to sacrifice an animal instead of his son.

Question 6

Name the festival that happens at the end of Hajj?

Answer 6

Id-ul-adha

Question 7

List the three effects of hajj on a Muslims?

Answer 7

They get closer to Allah, Relieved of their sins as they plead to Allah for forgiveness and They become more obedient to Allah.