Paper 1: Unit 2 - Hajj

What is meant by the term ‘Hajj?’

Pilgrimage to Mecca

How many times should Muslims go on Hajj?

At least once in their lifetime

Is Hajj one of the 5 pillars of Islam?

Yes

If Muslims cannot perform Hajj, what will Allah reward?

The ‘niyyah’ or intention.

What is known as Allah’s house on Earth?

The Ka’bah

What does pilgrimage to Hajj develop?

1. It develops the ummah (Muslim community)
2. Develops individual faith

What is the ummah?

Muslim community

What are the rules of Hajj?

1. To be of a sound mind to understand the importance of the journey.
2. To be physically fit to be able to take the strain of the journey.
3. To pay for Hajj without getting the money from the haram or forbidden means.

Finish the quote from the Qur’an “And proclaim that the people shall observe…”

“…hajj pilgraimge”

What does the symbolism of hajj go back to?

The story of Adam and Hawwa (Eve) and how they asked Allah for forgiveness.

During Hajj, where do Muslims visit to ask for forgiveness?

The Mount of Mercy

What is the most important part of Hajj?

Standing on the Mount of Mercy in Arafat and asking for forgiveness.

Complete the quote by the Prophet Muhammad “Hajj is…”

“…Arafat.”

What is the Ka’bah?

A plain cubed building - it was the first building built in order to worship Allah

What does the plain exterior of the Hajj represent?

Our physical bodies that hide inside a special soul

Where did the Black Stone in the corner of the Kab’ah come from?

Paradise and was given by the angel Jibril to Adam

What do Muslims try and do to the Black Stone when they walk around the Kab’ah?

They try to kiss and touch it

How many times to Muslims circle the Kab’ah when in Mecca?

7 - at a fast pace.

What do Muslims throw stones at?

The Pillars of Mina

Why do Muslims throw stones at the Pillar of Mina?

To drive the devil away.