Unit 5

Pilgrimage (Hajj)

1- How often is a Muslim required to perform Hajj?

A Muslim is required to perform Hajj at least once in a lifetime.
2- For whom is Hajj obligatory?
Hajj is obligatory for any Muslim man or woman who fulfills the
following condition: at the time he/she intends to perform Hajj,
he/she should be sane, sound of health, free from debts, and should
have enough resources to pay his/her own travel expenses.
3- What does a pilgrim do after putting on ihram garments?
A pilgrim prays two rakas (units) after putting on ihram garments.

4- What does the ihram dress symbolize?

The ihram dress symbolizes the renunciation of worldly and
material goals and vanities.
5- How many circuits does the pilgrim perform during tawaf?
The pilgrim performs seven circuits during tawaf.
6- What remembrance does saai celebrate?
Saai celebrates the remembrance of Hajars attempts to find water
as an important part of the observances of Hajj.
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7- When does the pilgrim set out for Mount Arafat?

The pilgrim sets out for Mount Arafat after sunrise on the 9th of
Dhul-Hijja.

8- Which prayers are performed in Muzdalaifa?

The prayers of Maghrib and Isha are performed in Muzdalaifa.

9- What do the pilgrims do in Mina after stoning the first of

the three pillars?
After stoning the first of the three pillars in Mina, the pilgrims
sacrifice a sheep, goat, or camel.

10- Why do pilgrims sacrifice a sheep, goat, or camel?

The pilgrims sacrifice a sheep, goat, or camel following the
practice of the Prophet Ibrahim who sacrificed a ram when God
spared him the sacrifice of his son Ismail (peace be upon him).