Hajj Flashcards

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What is Ihram

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The bathing and cleansing of the adherents prior to the commencement of the pilgrimage. Adherents wear white robes unifying the umma as equals, linking to tawhid, belief in oneness of God. Adherents must have Niyyah (intention)

Equality –> simulates Day of Judgement

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What is Tawaf

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Involves circumambulating the Kaaba seven times, reinforcing that Allah is the central power of life, provoking communal connectedness.

Belief in Tawhid and total devotion to Allah

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What is Wuquf

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Wuquf is where adherents pray at Mt Arafat, adherents are in intense concentration of spiritual faith as they pray individually and as a community, Wuquf provides enormous communal power of prayer.

forgiveness from Allah
Strong link to the day of Judgement and Books of Allah

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What is Jamarat

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Jamarat, the rite of stoning allowing individuals to target their sins linking to al-Akhira and the promise of Jannah, with the focus on forgiveness of sins in preparation for the day of judgement from Allah.

Submit to Allah and rejection of temptation of the devil

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Final Step of Hajj

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Final destination in the Hajj is circling the Kaaba establishing great respect from the umma as they unite together.

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“The reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing less than paradise”

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(Hadith)

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Quran 2:196

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“and complete the Hajj in the service of Allah. But if you are prevented (from completing) send an offering for sacrifice”

community

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Tawhid

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existence and unity of Allah

oneness of Allah

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Afterlife

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Al-Akhira
existence and unity of Allah

oneness of Allah

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Books of Allah

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Allahs intentions that are revealed through sacred texts

Most holy is the Quran

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what is Hajj

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a pilgrimage to Mecca
1 of the 5 pillars of faith
visiting of holy Places
solidifies adherents relationship with Allah
rejects temptation
provides forgiveness from sin

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Impact on Individual

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  • Closer to God
  • Remind them of the Day of Judgement
  • Pilgrims connect to universal monotheism by tracing the footsteps of Abraham
  • Increase Gratitude
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Impact on the Community

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  • Creates universal feeling
  • Removes division between different religious interpretations
  • Increase a wider God-consciousness amongst the muslim community
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