Importance of Hajj in Islam

by Ady Grewal Content writer

Hajj is performed in the remembrance of great sacrifices that Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) gave in the way of Allah Almighty. It is the 5th pillar of Islamic Faith. For every Muslim who is financially able and mentally, physically fit; Hajj is obligatory. Hajj is performed from the 8th to 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic year. Every year, Billions of Muslims travel thousands of miles from their hometowns to reach the cities of Makkah and Madinah for Hajj. They reside here, perform all the rituals of hajj and then return back home.

Rituals of Hajj

The following are the primary, most important rituals of Hajj.

1. Performing Hajj al-Tamatt’u prior before 8th of Dhu al-Hijjah.

2. Entering the state of Ihram again nice with the Niyyah of Hajj.

3. Traveling to Mina.

4. Wafuq and Mount Arafat.

5. Offering Prayers in Muzadalifah.

6. Rami in Mina.

7. Nahr (Sacrifice of an Animal) – Goat, Sheep, Camel or a Cow.

8. Halq.

9. Performance of Tawaf and Sa’i.

10. Repeat Stoning (Rami) at Mina After Sunset on 11th and 12tH day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

11. Perform Tawaf Al Wida (Farewell Tawaf).

Importance of Hajj.

5th Pillar of Islam.

As said earlier, Hajj is the last pillar of the Islamic faith. Kalma, Namaz, Roza, Zakat and Hajj; five pillars of Islam respectively. Hajj being the 5th pillar of Islam is an ultimate opportunity for a Muslim to seek forgiveness and blessings of Allah in the holy cities Makkah and Madinah. The cities where the Holy Kaabah is, the place where Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) used to live, where Sahabas (RA) used to live, the region where Holy Quran was first revealed, the Masjid where Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is resting. Hence, what better place on earth to experience Islamic spirituality, History, its Impact, and Significance?

The portrayal of Muslim Unity and Brotherhood.

On the occasion of Hajj billions of Muslims perform the pilgrimage together. Despite the differences in their social status, nationalities, cultures, traditions, languages – they are united under one relation, Islam. A religion where all human beings are equal. No one is superior to the others. Therefore, a message of peace and unity among Muslims is perceived by the whole world.

Provides a Fresh Start.

Hajj provides pilgrims with a fresh start of life, its an ultimate spiritual journey. Hajj Instils humility and gratitude in them. A life with a shift in perspective begins. After returning back home, Pilgrims start seeing the worldly things in a different manner. They receive the supreme revelation upon them that nothing here is permanent. Let it be money or fame, power or social status, everything is temporary. The only thing that really matters is good deeds which are going to benefit them in the afterworld. Therefore, devoting their life for the help and ease of the needy and poor ones, they automatically become more giving, humble, sacrificing and polite.

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