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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?
It develops the ummah (Muslim community)
Develops individual faith
What is the ummah?
Muslim community
What are the rules of Hajj?
To be of a sound mind to understand the importance of the journey.
To be physically fit to be able to take the strain of the journey.
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.
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