The Meaning and Significance of the Events of Hajj for a Muslim
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca. It takes place on the eighth day of
Hijjah on the Islamic calendar. Hajj has been taking place for over
1,400 years. All Muslims try to go to Mecca at least once in their
lifetime.
Mecca marks the direction in which all MuslimÂ’s pray; it is the
birthplace of Muhammad (pbuh), the last prophet of Allah.
Hajj is not a single event, it takes place over many days and has many
rites, and these are:
Û© Rite of arrival to sacred territory
Û© A circular, then a linear ceremony of mobile prayer
Û© An exodus from an urban to a desert existence
Û© A spiritual camping trip among the dunes
Û© A daylong collective gathering
Û© An all-night vigil
Û© A casting out of temptation
Û© And a three-day feast.
Day One
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When they first arrive in Mecca, they change from their street clothes
into Hajj garments. For men, two lengths of unstitched cotton cloth
resembling beach towels, and women we...
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...l Muhammad’s Islamic forces finally took Mecca in an almost bloodless war. Throughout that time, Muhammad had established the Five Pillars of Islam, a creed and code which is considered obligatory for all followers of the Islamic faith consisting of rules varying from required prayer to mandatory pilgrimage. Eventually by Muhammad’s death, he had united the entirety of Arabian tribes under Islam. In Islamic tradition there are only two official holidays. The first is called Eid-al Fitr, which is celebrated at the end of a month of fasting. Generally this day Muslims around the world give Zakat, or charity in good faith. The second, Eid-al Adha, is celebrated from the tenth to the fourteenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the month of pilgrimage to Mecca. Traditionally on these days an animal is killed, it’s meat distributed between friends, family, and the poor.
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What Happens When Muslims Perform the Hajj Before entering Mecca during the hajj Muslims pilgrims must follow certain requirements. Muslims should first say the Talbiya, recited Arab words used for centuries. Then they should first take a bath as this symbolises purity. Then they should change into the required clothing for the hajj, for men this is two sheets of unsown white material and for women it is a clean plain dress, this symbolises equality for all Muslims, by all wearing the same clothes the differences of wealth between all Muslims during the Hajj becomes irrelevant. Muslims performing the hajj have to follow certain rules while performing the hajj:
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Hajj the Sacred Mosque Islam has two main celebrations. The first is after the completion of Ramadan, the Islamic month during which Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset as part of an effort towards self-purification. This holiday is known as Eid ul-Fitr. The second main celebration takes place during the time of the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah. This week-long event occurs during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, and it's a holiday known as Eid ul-Adha.
Islam the complete ‘surrender to Allah’ is a living religious tradition with the principal belief in one God – Allah. Islam has remained the same in its principle beliefs of Allah, His Angels, His Prophets, His Books, The Last Day and his complete authority over destiny and has also changed over time to ensure that Islam remains a living religious tradition. Over its history Islam has had many significant people including Al Ghazali and Aisha Bint Abu Bakr who have ensured that Islam remains living in the hearts and minds of its adherents. In addition to significant individuals participation in the Five Pillars e.g. the Hajj ensure that Islam will continue to be the living religious tradition that it is.
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your self for the trip and also if it is the Hajj then you will have
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