5 pillars(hajj) Flashcards
What is lesser pilgrimage?
Umrah is sometimes considered the “lesser pilgrimage”, in that it is not compulsory in all Islam schools of thought, but is still highly recommended.
What is higher pilgrimage?
This is Hajj. It is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.
What is the quote for hajj?
“Pilgrimage to the House is a duty towards God upon humankind, for those who can find a way there.” Qur’an 16:121-122
What does this quote mean?
The House -refers to the Ka’aba - a place where they will feel welcome, it’s for those who can afford it/physically able
What is the one sentence definition of Hajj?
Pilgrimage to Makkah, and the fifth pillar of Islam
What is the one sentence defintion of Al-Kiswah?
The black cloth that covers the Ka’aba in Makkah
What is the one sentence definiton of Ihram?
The white clothing worn by pilgrims on hajj in Makkah
What Muslims do on Hajj?
.Ihram: Muslims dress in two pieces of white cloth, one around the waist, the other around the shoulder. Women also wear white. It shows they are equal.
.hey go to the Great Mosque in Makkah to perform ‘Tawaf’ (seven times circling of the Ka’aba anti-clockwise. The Ka’aba is covered with a black cloth (Al-Kiswah). They say ‘At your command Lord, at your command.’ They raise their hands towards the black stone and touch it if close enough
.They drink water from the Zamzam well, take some home and dip clothes in it to be used in burial.
What is Al-Safa and Al-Marwa
two small hills. Muslims walk between them seven times. Later, they throw pebbles at the three pillars at Mina to show the rejection of the the Devil
What is Mount Arafat (Mount of Mercy)?
They perform ‘Wuquf’. They stand from noon to sunset meditating and asking for forgiveness. They listen to the sermon and spend the night in the open.
What is the significance/importance of Hajj?
.These activities/places help Muslims remember important parts of their religious/cultural history
What are historical places that Muslims remember/ what is it’s history?
.Zamzam: Ibrahim brought his second wife Hajar from Jerusalem to Arabia. They ran out of water; she searched for water for her dying son and a spring came up from the sand. Muslims believe it as life-giving qualities. It shows water is vital for life and vital for spiritual life.
.Al-Safa and Al Marwa: As Ismail was dying, Hajar searched for water between these two places. Allah produced the Zamzam well. Muslims show they do not give up when lives are difficult
