hajj Flashcards
what is the ka’aba
the black box of hajj
what is pilgrimage
is a religious journey
what is hajj
one of the five pillars
how often do muslims go on hajj
requested once a life time but you can go once a year
what is makkah/mecca
a deserted valley in western suadi arabia,as it is the birth place of prophet muhammed
how did hajj start
When Ishmael, the infant son of the prophet Ibrahim (Or Abraham, as he is called in the Old Testament) and Ibrahim’s wife Hager were stranded in the desert. … Following the orders of God, Ibrahim is said to have built a monument at the site of the spring known as the Kaaba.
what is the zamzam well
The miracle of Zamzam is its continuous flow since 2000 BC. The appearance of the Zamzam well led to the foundation of the settlement of the Makah valley. Zamzam water quenches the thirst and shows potential to cure numerous diseases.
what is the ihram
Ihram relates to the state of purity and equality before God (Allah) which Muslims enter before going on Hajj. To symbolise this state, male pilgrims wear two lengths of white cloth whilst on Hajj; female pilgrims wear ordinary clothes, but must keep their faces uncovered..
what is the black stone in the ka’aba
The Ḥajar al-Aswad (Arabic: الحجر الأسود, romanized: al-Hajar al-Aswad, lit. ‘The Black Stone’), is located on the Kaaba’s eastern corner. It is the location where Muslims start their circumambulation of the Kaaba, known as the tawaf.
why do muslims go to arafat
Commemoration of Muhammad’s Farewell Sermon and completion of the message of Islam. Second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims who did not go to Hajj fast to repent for their sins.
why do muslims throw the stones at mina
On day three of the Hajj, pilgrims return to Mina to stone the devils. Seven stones are thrown at each of the three pillars to commemorate Ibrahim’s rejection of Satan. They also celebrate the festival of Id-ul-Adha at Mina
what happens to muslims hair on hajj
This practice of shaving or clipping the hair is affirmed by the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet. Sunnah means doings of the Prophet. Whatever our Beloved Prophet did in His Life is Sunnah for others to follow.
what is eid ul adha
the Muslim festival marking the culmination of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca and commemorating the sacrifice of Abraham.
why do muslims go on hajj
The Hajj is a demonstration of the solidarity of the Muslim people, and their submission to God (Allah). … The Hajj is associated with the life of Islamic prophet Muhammad from the 7th century AD, but the ritual of pilgrimage to Mecca is considered by Muslims to stretch back thousands of years to the time of Abraham.
who doesn’t have to go to hajj
Having a Mahram companion for Hajj is an obligatory condition for a Muslim woman. The Saudi Government doesn’t allow a woman to perform Hajj unless she …
