Al Hajj
Hajj is a religious pilgrimage and is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is performed by millions of Muslims from all around the world every year.During the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, which is the 12th month in the Islamic calendar, Hajj is performed in Mecca, which is located in contemporary Saudi Arabia.
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Why do we perform Hajj?
Every Muslim is required to perform the Hajj at least once during their lifetime, provided they have the means to do so. The Hajj is a religious obligation and a cornerstone of Islam. It is an opportunity to redeem oneself and to start over. It is permissible to perform Hajj multiple times.
The Pillars of Hajj
Ihram
Sa’ae
Waqfat ‘Arafat
Tawaf al-Ifaadah
Hajj Steps
إِنَّ أَوَّلَ بَيْتٍ وُضِعَ لِلنَّاسِ لَلَّذِي بِبَكَّةَ مُبَارَكًا وَهُدًى لِّلْعَالَمِينَ * فِيهِ آيَاتٌ بَيِّنَاتٌ مَّقَامُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَمَن دَخَلَهُ كَانَ آمِنًا وَلِلَّـهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلًا وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّـهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنِ الْعَالَمِينَ
“Indeed the first house to be set up for mankind is the one at Bakkah, blessed and a guidance for all nations. * In it are manifest signs [and] Abraham’s Station, and whoever enters it shall be secure. And it is the duty of mankind toward Allah to make pilgrimage to the House —for those who can afford the journey to it— and should anyone renege [on his obligation], Allah is indeed without need of the creatures.” (3, 96-97)
