hajj

hajj

a pilgrimage to be performed by every muslim adherent only performed at a specific time and place with specific rites. one of the 5 pillars of Islam. undertaken on the 12 month of the islamic calendar

umrah

the preparation for hajj including having intention, entering the state of ihram, tawaf, sa’i between safa and marwa and shaving hair

mount arafat

mountain where adherents seek forgiveness

qurbani

sacrifice of an animal as part of nahr

rami

stoning of the devil

tawaf

circumambulating the ka’ba 7 times

ihram

sacred state in which pilgrims carry out requested rituals. wearing special clothing

miqat

boundary where hajj is started. must be in state of ihram

sa’y

walking 7 times between mount safa and marwa

talbiyah

prayer said by pilgrims which is a conviction that they intend to perform only for the glory of allah

jamarat al-aqaba

big stone pillar which stones are thrown at

nahr

10th day: day of sacrifice. involves qurbani

tawaf al-wida

farewell tawaf

rakat

standing, bowing and two prostrations performed in the ritual prayer.