hajj Flashcards

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describe hajj response structure

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  1. define
  2. purpose
  3. time frame
  4. obligations
  5. if unable
  6. key steps
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  1. define
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  • Spiritual pilgrimage
  • 1/5 pillars of faith
  • Demonstrate submission
  • By retracting pilgrimage of prophet

Hajj is a spiritual pilgrimmage that marks one of the five pillars of faith of faith to demonstrate submission to Allah by retracing the steps of the Prophet Muhammad.

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  1. purpose
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  • submit to the will of Allah
  • unify the umma
  • cleanse oneself of temptation and sin as “whoever performs Hajj will be born anew”
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  1. time frame
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  • lasts one week
  • occurs 2 months and 10 days after Ramadan
  • in the 12th month of Islamic calendar
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  1. obligations
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  • obligatory practice in Islam - considered fard
  • every muslim must perform once in lifetime is physically and financially able to
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  1. if unable
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  • if adherent is unable to perform Hajj the intention or ‘niyyah’ will suffice
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  1. key steps
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  • prayers of repentance on Mount Arafat during Wuquf
  • animal sacrifice to demonstrate obedience to Allah during Id-ul-adha
  • rejection and overcoming temptation through Jamarat
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what is wuquf

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day of fasting, prayer and recitation of the Qur’an through which adherents devote their repentance and humble supplication to Allah on Mount Arafat, hoping to be redeemed of sins.

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wuquf sacred texts

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“Whoever performs Hajj… will be… born anew.” Hadith

“He is Allah, the One, Allah is Absolute and Eternal” Quran 112

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principal beliefs expressed through wuquf

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  • kutuballah
  • rusul
  • tawhid
  • al-akhira
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how does wuquf express belief in kutuballah

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Reciting the Qur’an. Deepen connection with Allah and receive guidance from His direct words.

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how does wuquf express belief in rusul

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  • Pilgrims mirror prophetic tradition of seeking guidance from Allah.
  • Adam and Eve sought forgiveness from Allah on Mount of Mercy.
  • emulate prophets spiritual dedication to seek a profound connection with Allah.
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how does wuquf express belief in tawhid

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  • Recognise Allah’s prevailing Tawhid as they devote their actions to submission to Allah.
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how does wuquf express belief in al-akhira

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Through intense spiritual devotion, pilgrims become cleansed of sin and are able to enter Jannah in the afterlife.

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how is wuquf significant for the individual

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  • Pilgrim experiences love and forgiveness of Allah.
  • Own sins to focus prayer on to purify themselves.
  • Prayer to submit to the will of Allah and deepen connection.
  • Reciting the Qur’an - purifies and guides the adherent.
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how is wuquf significant for the community

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  • Place of international and interracial harmony as Muslims from all over world gather on Mount of Mercy to ask for forgiveness.
  • Prevailing communal power of intense spiritual devotion.
  • Pray for each other.
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what is id-ul-adha

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the practice of animal sacrifice accompanied by prayer in preparation for al-akhira as recognition of of Ibrahim’s obedience to the call of Allah and of the lamb Allah provide in place of Isma’il.

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id-ul-adha sacred texts

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“it is no their meat nor their bloof thar reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him” - Qur’an 22

“Allah is Absolute and Eternal” Qur’an 112

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principal beliefs expressed through id-ul-adha

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  • al-akhira
  • tawhid
  • rusul
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how does id-ul-adha express belief in rusul

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  • Following Ibrahim’s actions as he is a model of complete and perfect submission.
  • Guided by his actions on how to submit to Allah.
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how does id-ul-adha express belief in al-akhira

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Prepares adherents for afterlife by demonstrating obedience to Allah through performing sacrifice.

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how does id-ul-adha express belief in tawhid

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  • Dedicating immense faith in Allahs commands to humanity due to his “absolute and eternal” power
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how is id-ul-adha significant for the individual

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  • Follow Ibrahim’s actions to emulate a model of complete submission.
  • Reminds pilgrims that they must be prepared to sacrifice anything in order to follow Allah.
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how is id-ul-adha significant for the community

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Commemorated by Muslims globally.
Perform selfless acts of service by sending food from sacrifice to disadvantaged Muslims around world.
- supporting the greater Muslim community

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what is jamarat

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is the rite of stoning in which adherents throw stones at pillars to symbolise expelling their sins and rejecting the temptation of the devil.

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jamarat sacred texts

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“Allah said, ‘Therefore, you (Satan) must get out; you are banished.’”Qur’an 15:34

“there will be no unworthy talk there, no mention of sin” - Quran 88

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principal beliefs expressed through jamarat

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  • tawhid
  • al-akhira
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how does jamarat express belief in tawhid

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  • Reject the devils temptation to divert them from devotion to Allah
  • overcoming the Greater Jihad in order to reach complete submission.
  • Reject devil and affirm adherents commitment to oneness and tawhid of Allah.
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how does jamarat express belief in al-akhira

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  • carry the principle of rejecting temptation into their everyday life after Hajj.
  • Ensures they reject the devil and submit to Allah throughout daily life (dynamic living religion) in order to achieve Jannah after death.
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how is jamarat significant for the individual

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  • Overcoming Greater Jihad is central for adherents in achieving submission to Allah.
  • Rejecting Satan involves trusting in and turning to Allah.
  • Each individual can target their own troubles and sins and become more dedicated to Allah.
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how is jamarat significant for the community

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  • Committment of the whole community to defeating Greater Jihad.
  • Reminds the community of the need to support each other to rid temptation and evil