What does Hajj mean and how important is it for Muslims?
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- Hajj is the pilgrimage a Muslim undertakes during the months of Hajj. The pilgrim undertakes this journey while in a state of ihraam. The rites of Hajj must be performed in the manner shown by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .
- Hajj and its rites were first declared by Allah ﷻ during the time of Ibraaheem (عليه السلام) and his son Ismaa’eel (عليه السلام) , Ibraaheem (عليه السلام) was instructed by Allah ﷻ to build the Ka’bah. It was the first place that was built for the worship of Allah ﷻ .
- It is obligatory for Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime. Hajj is obligatory upon the Muslim who is:
- Sane
- Mature
- Free to perform Hajj (not a slave)
- Able to perform Hajj (physically and financially).
Allah ﷻ says in the Qur’aan ,
“And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House for whoever is able to find thereto a way. But whoever disbelieves [i.e., refuses]- then indeed, Allah is free from need of the worlds.” (Soorat Aali Imraan: 97)
- Hajj is an Islamic gathering of Muslims from all over the world. It represents many nations and cultures, yet, all perform the same acts of worship.
Allah ﷻ says in the Qur’aan ,
“O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” (Soorat al-Hujuraat: 13)
- The huge number of pilgrims from diverse nations worshipping together in harmony is an amazing sight. It astonishes many to see people of different races, nationalities, and languages peacefully uniting for a common purpose.
Discussion questions for comment
- What does Hajj mean ?
- When were Hajj and its rites first declared by Allah?
- How often is it obligatory for Muslims to perform Hajj?
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