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Islam: Living the Muslim Life

Hajj: pilgrimage to Makkah

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The origins of Hajj and the Ka'bah in Surah 2:125 to 127, the call of Surah 22:27 to 29, ihram, tawaf and sa'y, Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina, the unity of the ummah, and its challenges.

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What is Hajj?

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What are the origins of Hajj?

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What does Surah 2:125–127 teach about the Ka'bah?

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  1. 1

    What is Hajj?

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    Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah in the month of Dhul Hijjah, one of the Five Pillars. Every adult Muslim who is healthy and can afford it must go once.

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    What are the origins of Hajj?

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    Hajj follows the actions of Ibrahim, Hajar and Isma'il in Makkah. Muhammad restored the Ka'bah to the worship of Allah alone in 630 CE.

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    What does Surah 2:125–127 teach about the Ka'bah?

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    Surah 2:127 describes Ibrahim and Isma'il raising the foundations of the Ka'bah. Surah 2:125 makes the House a place of safety and the Station of Ibrahim a place of prayer.

  4. 4

    What does Surah 22:27 command?

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    Surah 22:27 tells Ibrahim to call people to Hajj. The verse says pilgrims will come on foot and on camels from every distant route.

  5. 5

    What does Surah 22:28–29 teach pilgrims to do?

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    Surah 22:28 tells pilgrims to remember Allah over sacrificed animals and to feed the poor. Surah 22:29 tells them to complete their rites and circle the ancient House.

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    What is ihram?

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    Ihram is the state of purity pilgrims enter before Hajj. Men wear two plain white sheets, and women wear simple modest clothing.

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