Here’s a look at the pilgrimage and what it means for Muslims: What is the purpose of the hajj? The hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform it once in their lifetime. The hajj is seen as a chance to wipe clean past sins and...
Definition and Purpose: Umrah, also known as the "lesser pilgrimage," is a voluntary act of worship that can be performed at any time of the year. It is a shorter version of the Hajj and involves visiting the holy city of Mecca and performing specific rituals around the Kaaba. ...
Hajj is an Arabic word which means “to go, head for.” The specific meaning of Hajj is taken as pilgrimage by a Muslim toKa’bah(the sacred house of God) in Mecca,Saudi Arabia, during the second week of last Islamic monthDhul-Hijjah. This pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Is...
As you embark on your journey to Makkah for Hajj, remember to set your intention deep within your heart. Your niyyah (intention) should be pure and solely for the sake of Allah (SWT), seeking goodness in the hereafter. This initial step lays the foundation for a spiritually enriching pil...
Purpose of the Pilgrimage to Mecca? If you watch the hujaj (pilgrims) closely, you will notice that Hajj Pilgrimage represents equality and unity. All persons performing Hajj dress in the same white clothes and are standing side by side with no distinctions of their age, race, color, status...
the House of Allah and made it difficult for them to follow the way of Islam. It was at this psychological occasion that these verses were sent down. That is why the purpose for whichMasjid-al- Haramwas built has been specifically mentioned. It has been made plain that Hajj(pilgrimage) ...
Lessons learned to avoid a crisis may prove fruitful for both communication scholars and practitioners involved in planning and implementing mega-events such as the one in the KSA. Literature review Overview of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia The KSA is known as the birthplace of one of the ...
a record four million people had come to perform the Pilgrimage.Out here in the wilderness, far away from the skyscrapers and winding roads of Mecca, the true enormity of the Hajj came home to me.Everywhere I looked was an ocean of humanity, of every shade, race and age, spreading out ...
We pray all of our efforts were accepted thisHajjseason and that we emerged with greater humility and love for the Divine. May the pilgrimage in our hearts continue and tether us steadfastly to our ultimate purpose, preparing us for the greatest invitation and most life-altering journey of our...
Saudi Arabia’s cancelation of the Hajj pilgrimage due to the pandemic has impelled Hajj funds around the world to adjust plans for the year, and in Jordan, the Hajj Fund revealed it plans to launch a series of projects in 2020 and 2021. NESSREEN TAMANO reports. The fund wi...