Here are 8 facts about Hajj: 1. Hajj literally means “to intend a journey” Millions of Muslims from all over the world get ready for this journey of a lifetime and come together to perform this obligation as one big community. Despite all the changes in recent years that have made Haj...
To symbolize his spiritual awakening and his commitment to a more orthodox Islamic tradition, Malcolm took a new name, El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. His wife became Betty Shabazz. Back home, he founded the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU). In contrast to the Nation of Islam, this ...
The hajj is an annual pilgrimage to the Kaaba made by about 3 million Muslims from all corners of the Earth. It is performed to fulfill one of the pillars of Islam. The rituals of hajj commemorate the struggles of Abraham, his wife Hagar and their son Ishmael in surrendering their wills ...
It is a month of fasting or sawm, one of the Five Pillars of Islam along with shahada, salat, zakat, and hajj. In Muslim-dominated countries, work hours are shortened to give additional time for prayers. Fasting is started with a prayer (dua) of intention (niyah). During Ramadan, Musl...
By the early 1960s, Malcolm had become disillusioned with the Nation of Islam; he was disappointed by the moral failings of Elijah Muhammad and corruption within the organization’s ranks. Furthermore, while participating in the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca known as the Hajj, he met and interact...
1Hajj Quotas In 2012, over3 million Muslimsmade a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is known as “hajj” and is one of the most sacred things a Muslim can do. As you might expect, so many people descending on one place can cause problems. Saudi Arabia is currently suffering from...
(Arabian) Gulf coastlines. Known as the birthplace of Islam, it’s home to the religion’s 2 most sacred mosques: Masjid al-Haram, in Mecca, destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an-Nabawi, burial site of the prophet Muhammad. Riyadh, the capital, is a ...
–Zakat – a tax paid to benefit the poor or those in need. –Sawm – a fast done during the month of Ramadan. –Hajj – a pilgrimage every Muslim must do at least once in his/her life, if he or she can afford it, to the Holy city of Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia. ...
This building is going to be about a kilometre in the air and plans to hold a hotel some offices and a observatory. The building is going to be located in the new city that will be built by Saudi Arabia. 4: Hajj Numbers Being the hub for Muslims all over the world, millions of Mus...
Heralded as oneof the "richest guys anyone has ever seen" in human history, Mansa Musa put his wealth on display when he made a pilgrimage, or hajj, to Mecca in 1324. The devout Muslim traveled overland - some 6,000 miles - with a massive caravan that included thousand...