Al-Hajj

Al-Hajj

• The journey to Ka'ba and Haram, in Makka, Arabia by Muslims, and the performance of specific Arka'n (Rites) in a specific sequence from 8th through the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.

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Background of Hajj

• It is the realization of Prophet Abraham's Prayer (PBUH).

• Muslims commemorate pious deeds of Prophet Abraham (PBUH) as prescribed by "sunnah" of Prophet Muhammad and injunctions in Al Quran.

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Importance of Hajj

• It is a "Faridah" (An Obligation)
  • "..And Hajj (pilgrimmage to Makkah) to the House (Ka`abah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can afford the expenes (for one's conveyance, provision, and residence)..."
    Al-Quran:Surah 3 (Al-Imran); Verse 97

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• It is The "Fifth" Pillar Of Islam
  • Performance of pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a lifetime (is fulfilling the Fifth Pillar Of Islam).
    Bukhari;Book 26

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• It provides an opportunity for Muslims with diverse racial, ethnic and geographical heritage to exchange views, get acquainted and feel unified as ONE "Ummah" (community) on a global level. Muslims from almost all regions of the world perform Hajj and thus co-mingle.

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Virtues of Hajj

• The Holy Prophet Muhammad has said:

  "He who performs (Hajj) with no obscenity or evil practices will come out as a newly born baby free from all sins."
  (Bukhari and Muslim)

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Hajj Schedule

• Hajj is during 8th -13th of Dhul Hijjah.

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"Hajje -e-badal"

• Obligatory Hajj being completed by a substitute person due to special circumstances.

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