describe hajj response structure
- define
- purpose
- time frame
- obligations
- if unable
- key steps
- define
- Spiritual pilgrimage
- 1/5 pillars of faith
- Demonstrate submission
- By retracting pilgrimage of prophet
Hajj is a spiritual pilgrimmage that marks one of the five pillars of faith of faith to demonstrate submission to Allah by retracing the steps of the Prophet Muhammad.
- purpose
- submit to the will of Allah
- unify the umma
- cleanse oneself of temptation and sin as “whoever performs Hajj will be born anew”
- time frame
- lasts one week
- occurs 2 months and 10 days after Ramadan
- in the 12th month of Islamic calendar
- obligations
- obligatory practice in Islam - considered fard
- every muslim must perform once in lifetime is physically and financially able to
- if unable
- if adherent is unable to perform Hajj the intention or ‘niyyah’ will suffice
- key steps
- prayers of repentance on Mount Arafat during Wuquf
- animal sacrifice to demonstrate obedience to Allah during Id-ul-adha
- rejection and overcoming temptation through Jamarat
what is wuquf
day of fasting, prayer and recitation of the Qur’an through which adherents devote their repentance and humble supplication to Allah on Mount Arafat, hoping to be redeemed of sins.
wuquf sacred texts
“Whoever performs Hajj… will be… born anew.” Hadith
“He is Allah, the One, Allah is Absolute and Eternal” Quran 112
principal beliefs expressed through wuquf
- kutuballah
- rusul
- tawhid
- al-akhira
how does wuquf express belief in kutuballah
Reciting the Qur’an. Deepen connection with Allah and receive guidance from His direct words.
how does wuquf express belief in rusul
- Pilgrims mirror prophetic tradition of seeking guidance from Allah.
- Adam and Eve sought forgiveness from Allah on Mount of Mercy.
- emulate prophets spiritual dedication to seek a profound connection with Allah.
how does wuquf express belief in tawhid
- Recognise Allah’s prevailing Tawhid as they devote their actions to submission to Allah.
how does wuquf express belief in al-akhira
Through intense spiritual devotion, pilgrims become cleansed of sin and are able to enter Jannah in the afterlife.
how is wuquf significant for the individual
- Pilgrim experiences love and forgiveness of Allah.
- Own sins to focus prayer on to purify themselves.
- Prayer to submit to the will of Allah and deepen connection.
- Reciting the Qur’an - purifies and guides the adherent.
how is wuquf significant for the community
- Place of international and interracial harmony as Muslims from all over world gather on Mount of Mercy to ask for forgiveness.
- Prevailing communal power of intense spiritual devotion.
- Pray for each other.
what is id-ul-adha
the practice of animal sacrifice accompanied by prayer in preparation for al-akhira as recognition of of Ibrahim’s obedience to the call of Allah and of the lamb Allah provide in place of Isma’il.
id-ul-adha sacred texts
“it is no their meat nor their bloof thar reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him” - Qur’an 22
“Allah is Absolute and Eternal” Qur’an 112
principal beliefs expressed through id-ul-adha
- al-akhira
- tawhid
- rusul
how does id-ul-adha express belief in rusul
- Following Ibrahim’s actions as he is a model of complete and perfect submission.
- Guided by his actions on how to submit to Allah.
how does id-ul-adha express belief in al-akhira
Prepares adherents for afterlife by demonstrating obedience to Allah through performing sacrifice.
how does id-ul-adha express belief in tawhid
- Dedicating immense faith in Allahs commands to humanity due to his “absolute and eternal” power
how is id-ul-adha significant for the individual
- Follow Ibrahim’s actions to emulate a model of complete submission.
- Reminds pilgrims that they must be prepared to sacrifice anything in order to follow Allah.
how is id-ul-adha significant for the community
Commemorated by Muslims globally.
Perform selfless acts of service by sending food from sacrifice to disadvantaged Muslims around world.
- supporting the greater Muslim community
