Hajj Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is Hajj?
Hajj is the Muslim pilgrimage, compulsory for Muslims to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are healthy and can afford it. It is the 5th pillar of Islam and must take place within the month of Dhu’l-Hija.
Why is pilgrimage to Hajj important for Muslims?
Hajj can change a person spiritually, make them more forgiving, demonstrate equality, lead to forgiveness of sins, increase awareness of Allah, strengthen brotherhood, remind Muslims of faith, and fulfill a religious duty.
What are the origins of Hajj?
God told the prophet Ibrahim to take his wife Hajira and son Isma’il to Arabia, where Hajira searched for water and the Zamzam well was created. Ibrahim was commanded to build the Ka’aba as a shrine dedicated to Allah.
How many British Muslims participate in Hajj each year?
Up to 25,000 British Muslims take part in the Hajj pilgrimage each year.
What is Ihram?
Ihram is the state Muslims enter during Hajj, where they change into two white cloths to show equality among all pilgrims.
What do pilgrims do at the Great Mosque?
Pilgrims circle the Ka’aba seven times, which is called Tawaf.
What is the significance of the Zamzam well?
A drink is taken from the Zamzam well in remembrance of Hajira’s search for water, showing Muslims’ dependence on Allah.
What do pilgrims do at the hills of Safa and Marwah?
They run between the two hills seven times to replicate Hajira’s actions, demonstrating determination.
What happens at Mount Arafat?
Muslims stop at Mount Arafat to seek forgiveness for their sins.
What do Muslims do at Muzdalifa?
Muslims spend the night at Muzdalifa, collecting pebbles for the next day’s rituals.
What is the significance of stoning the Devil in Mina?
Muslims throw pebbles at three stone pillars in Mina to reject the Devil, as Ibrahim did.
What is Id-ul-Adha?
Id-ul-Adha is the Feast of Sacrifice, celebrated by all Muslims, where sheep and goats are sacrificed.
What do some Muslims do after Hajj?
Some Muslims choose to visit Madinah to see the prophet’s mosque and his burial site.
What do Muslims do after returning from Mina?
Muslims return to repeat Tawaf around the Ka’aba another 7 times.
What does the Qur’an say about Hajj?
“And proclaim that the people shall observe Hajj pilgrimage” (Qur’an 22:27) - This shows Allah wants Muslims to know that pilgrimage to Hajj is necessary.
What does the Qur’an say about the Ka’aba?
“We have rendered the shrine (the Ka’aba) a focal point for the people and a safe sanctuary” (Qur’an 2:125) - This shows that the Ka’aba is central to Islam.
