7 pillars and the hajj

By Carlan Clarke 8H philosophy and ethics

Hajj
The hajj is the pilgrim to Mecca and is the fifth pillar of the 5 pillars. Of Islam, Every Muslim who can afford to do so is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. Only if they are able to eg:- if they can walk, they have money and more.

Preparations
many people go to Mecca in groups with their friends or family, or friends from the local mosque, in order to save money. Some airlines have special package holidays for Muslims going to Mecca. A woman is encouraged to go to Mecca in the company of a male relative but the Saudi government permits an unaccompanied woman to go provided that she travels in a group with other women and has written permission to do so from a male relative.

The 5 pillars of Islam

Islam has five pillars, or cornerstones, on which we should build our lives. A good strong building has 4 strong cornerstones, and good Muslims have 5 because we want to be strong in the way we live! Remember, our goal in life is to join Allah in Jannah (paradise) one day

About them
1. Shahada: The declaration of faith that there is no God to be worshipped, acknowledged, conformed to, except Allah, creator of the heavens and the earth. And that Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) is the final messenger of Islam. 2. Salaah: The daily prayer where one submits and surrenders their will to the Lord of the Universe. Muslims pray at five different times of the day in remembrance of Allah and to relief them self from any evil deeds.

Zakaat and hajj

3. Zakaat: Muslims must look after other people and not live a selfish way of life. Each Muslim gives up a share of their own wealth every year to those who are less fortunate. By doing that they are cleansing themselves from greed and selfishness. 4. Hajj: Muslims try to go on pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. This is where Muslims travel from all over the world to unite and strengthen communities.

Last one (Saum)

5. Saum Every year in the month of Ramadhan, Muslims dont eat/drink food or water through the hours of daylight. Not only does this help Muslims gain a greater understanding of the poor people in the world. and teach Muslims not to waste food

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