Hajj Flashcards
0
Q
- Seventh day of ____ (month of the hajj) the hajj begins in Mecca.
A
Dhu al-Hijjah
1
Q
- Enter into a state of ritual purity (____), recite a special prayer (____), perform ritual ablutions (____), have an intent (____) to complete pilgrimage.
A
ihram, salat, ghusl, nay yah
2
Q
- Seven times Circumambulation of ____ in Mecca and kiss the Blackstone.
A
Kabah
3
Q
- Run between the hills of ____ and ____ seven times to symbolise Hagar’s search for water after being cast out by Abraham.
A
Safa and Mirwah
4
Q
- Drink from the Spring of ____, which was revealed to Hagar by God, that she and her son Ishmael might survive. Some believe it has healing properties. Some take bottles home for loved ones.
A
Zamzam
5
Q
- Eighth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims travel ____ to Mina. Here pilgrims meditate and pray, most spend the night here.
A
8kms
6
Q
- Ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims travel further 15kms to plain of ____ before the Mount of Mercy. Here they have a time of prayer and reflection and a sermon. This time is representative of the Judgement.
A
Arafat
7
Q
- Pilgrims then begin the return to Mecca via ____. The men spend the night here and collect stones for the following day.
A
Muzdalifah
8
Q
- Tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims travel back to Mina where they cast the stones at the pillar in ___ of ____ and his temptations.
A
rejection of Satan
9
Q
- Animals are sacrificed in recollection of Abrahams sacrifice of a ram instead of ____.
A
Ishmael
10
Q
- At the same time as the Sacrifice at Mina there is a worldwide sacrifice in Muslim countries called ____, the Festival of Sacrifice, which brings all Muslims together in unity.
A
Īd al-Adhā
11
Q
- Pilgrims return to ____ for a further circumambulation of Kabah.
A
Mecca
12
Q
- While the Hajj is now completed most will return to Mina for a ____ ___ celebration and more throwing of stones at the pillars.
A
three day
13
Q
- Before leave pilgrims will return a final time to Mecca and one more circumambulation of Kabah, with an optional visit to the tomb of the prophet in ____.
A
Medina
14
Q
- Pilgrims return home. Pilgrims can now add a ____ to their name to signify their completion of the Hajj.
A
prefix
