IMPORTANCE OF HAJJ, AND ITS RITUALS

Hajj is striving in path of ALLAH, relinquishing worldly luxuries, refraining from lucrative
activities and desires, accomplishing rituals to give a boost to the bond with ALLAH by
venerating the practices of Hazrat Adam (AS). Hajj is the fifth and the most fundamental pillar of
Islam that commemorates many sacramental ceremonies that symbolizes the necessary vitalities
of Islamic faith, among the five important pillars, Hajj holds whole ingredients for a Muslim to
revitalize ones faith in order to achieve the level of distinction in sight of ALLAH Almighty.
Quran says in verse 2:196:
And complete the Hajj and 'umrah for ALLAH . But if you are prevented, then [offer]
what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the
sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an
ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days]
or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during
the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial
animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days
during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days].
This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear ALLAH
and know that ALLAH is severe in penalty.

Pilgrims who undertakes Hajj by travelling to Mecca is exclusive guest of ALLAH. Hajj is the
essence of heavenly teachings of Islam and Holy Quran that expiates all sins when perform with
devoted and pure intention for sake of ALLAH.
Fundamentals of Hajj
ALLAH has declared the practices and rituals of Hajj an obligation upon every Muslim who is
1. Muslim having strong Imaan (faith) in the oneness of ALLAH and all the declarations in
Holy Quran and Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH).
2. Physically and mentally sane to perform the all rituals of Hajj.
3. Possess understanding and puberty to undertake the Hajj.
4. A person should not be in debt and gross responsibilities
5. Financially stable having enough wealth, health and stealth for ALLAH to perform this
obligation once in a life time.
Hajj is the ultimate from of worship that involves the spirit of other rituals. Rituals of Hajj are;
1. Wearing Ihram
Hajj started when the pilgrim entered in Mecca in the state of ihram. Ihram is two-piece
white dress for men and a loose dress for women in which they are not allowed to hide their
hands and face.
2. Enter into Masjid-Ul-Haram
After wearing ihram pilgrim enters into Masjid-ul-Haram, he or she should enter with their
right foot.

3. Niyyah (intention) for Hajj

The next thing that a pilgrim must do in his heart is Niyyah (intention). The intention should
be based on pure devotion by standing next to Kaabah with Hajr-e-Aswad to right and recite
talbiyah.
4. Performing Tawaaf (circumambulation)
Tawaaf is the devotional ritual of circumambulation Holy Kaabah while reciting
supplications and prayers to beseech ALLAHS forgiveness and mercy. During Tawaaf can touch
and kiss the black Holy stone Hajr-e-Aswad pertaining to the Sunnah of Prophet (PBUH).
5. Performing Saaee and Going to Mina
Aftar Tawaf the pilgrim performs saaee. It is the devotional act of walking or running
between mountains of Al- Safa and Al-Marwa.
6. Arafat and Dua (Supplications)
The pilgrim leaves for Arafat on ninth day of zil-Hajj. A pilgrims Hajj will be invalid if he
or she does not spend time on mount of Arafat.

7. Sacrifice and Jamraat

On the tenth of zil-Hajj, pilgrim sacrifices animals to follow the divine ritual of Hazrat
Ibrahim (AS), the pilgrims stoning or hitting the devil that is called Jamraat in Arabic.
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