Hajj GCSE

Hajj

The pilgrimage to Mecca Muslims must do at least once in life if able. (1 of 5 pillars/10 obligatory acts)

Where is the Ka’bah

Mecca

What is the Ka’bah

The oldest existing Islam temple

When is Hajj taken place

In Dhu-al-Hijjah (The last month of Islamic year)

Ihram

Spiritual state of purification shown by wearing Ihram clothes

Tawaf

The walk around the Ka’bah7 times, at the start and end of Hajj

Sa’i

The run between Safa and Marwa hills 7 times

What does Sa’i represent

Human struggle and dependence on Allah

(Hajar finding Ishmail water, and Allah sent a water spring)

Wuquf

Spending a day at Mt Arafat to ask Allah for forgiveness

Where is Wuquf

Mount Arafat

What 3 things do Muslims do at Wuquf

Ask for forgiveness, listen to a sermon, and give thanks to Allah

Devil stoning

Throwing stones at 3 pillars (Jamarat) that represent the devil, and Reject the devil's temptation.

Why do Muslims do Hajj (4 points)

It’s a pillar/Obligatory act

To ask for forgiveness

To unite with other pilgrims

To go to Mecca - the holiest city, and the birthplace of Islam

Umrah

Pilgrimage to Mecca outside of Dhu-al-Hijjah

Hajj Quote

Pilgrimage is a duty to Allah by people ‘who are able to undertake it’