The 5th Pillar - Hajj Flashcards
What is every Muslim who can afford this expected to do
visit Makkah at least once during their life
What is Makkah to Muslims and why is it this
most holy place because its where Muhammad lived and worked
What do many people do so they can do the hajj
save up for years until they can afford it and often families join together to pay for one person to go
Every year about how many Muslims travel from all over the world to make hajj
About 2 million
What is this journey to a Muslim
very special and they will remember it all their lives
To be a true hajj when must the pilgrimage take place
Between 8 and 13 of the dhul, last month of a Muslim year
Where are non Muslims not allowed to go
Into holy city of Makkah
What type of things are Muslims not allowed to do during hajj
- expected to live pure lives
- not supposed to swear or quarrel
- sexual relationship is forbidden
As a sign of the purity of the thoughts of all pilgrims what are women not allowed to do
Cover their faces even if they do in normal life
What do all male pilgrims wear
Two sheets of white cotton which dont have any seams, one covers lower half of body, the other is worn over left shoulder, these clothes are called ihram
Why are the clothes the male pilgrims wear worn
- everyone looks alike, and it doesn’t matter whether they old, young, rich or poor
- a sign that everyone is equal before Allah
What can men not do
Cover their heads, they can carry an umbrella to protect themselves from heat
How must women dress
Modestly
What can men who have completed the hajj be called
Hajji
What should pilgrims wear on their feet
Go barefoot or wear open sandals
