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Are you thinking of performing Hajj or
Umrah? Read our Hajj guide before you do.
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What is Hajj?
Background of Hajj
Importance of Hajj
Virtues of Hajj
Schedule for Hajj |
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What is Hajj?
The journey to Ka'ba and Haram, in Makka,
Saudi Arabia by Muslims, and the performance of specific
Arka'n (Rites) in a specific sequence from 8th through
the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
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.
Importance of Hajj
It is a "Faridah" (An Obligation)
o "..And Hajj (pilgrimmage to Makkah) to the House (Ka'ba)
is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, those who can
afford the expenses (for one's conveyance, provision,
and residence)..."Al-Quran: Surah 3 (Al-Imran); Verse
97
It is The "Fifth" Pillar Of Islam
o Performance of pilgrimage to Makkah at least once in a
lifetime (is fulfilling the Fifth Pillar Of
Islam).Bukhari; Book 26
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.
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)
Schedule for Hajj
Hajj is during 8th -13th of Dhul Hijjah.
"Hajje-e-badal"
Obligatory Hajj being completed by a substitute person
due to special circumstances.
What is Umrah?
The journey to Ka'ba and Haram, in Makka, in Saudi Arab
by Muslims. Performance of specific Arka'n (rites) of
Umrah, while in a state of Ihram, at any time of the
Islamic calendar.
Umrah performed independently of Hajj is optional.
However, if you are performing Hajj, then at least TWO
Umrah SHOULD be performed at the time of Hajj.
Those Umrah are part of the requirements of Hajj. Umrah
can be performed at anytime during the year.
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