The Hajj, one of the five pillars, has long been an integral part in Islam. Indeed, the traditional and symbolic journey to the Kabal is a culminating spiritual experience for many. Mandatory pilgrimage that all Muslims are required to take assuming that they are: of sound mind and physical ability, old enough to understand the import of what they are doing, and financially able to provide for their dependents during his absence.
Before undertaking trip, one must be sure that their intentions are pure. To be acceptable, The Hajj (as with any form on worship) must be devoted to Allah and Allah alone with a desire for the hereafter and no desire to be seen of men and receive worldly gain. As the hajj is meant to be freeing non-worldly experience, those who go make sure to free themselves from all debts owned before they leave. They pay off financial debts, and seek out those they have hurt or with whom they have differences, paying their debt of kindness and mercy.
In addition, the follower must follow the prophet’s example in both word and deed. This requires an extensive knowledge of the Sunnah; the normative way of life for Muslims based on both the teachings of the Quran and the life and practices of Muhammad. During the Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims follow a prescribed pattern …show more content…
During the rest of the year, Muslims can participate in a less pilgrimage known as Umrah. While similar to The Hajj, Umrah does not negate the requirement to participate in the Hajj. There are 3 different ways to complete the Hajj. One consists of performing the rites of the Umrah and then moving on to the rites of the Hajj. This is the most commonly completed type of Hajj. The other two, prevalent but less common, involve either completing the Umrah and Hajj is immediate succession, or ignoring the Umrah altogether and simply completing the
Before undertaking trip, one must be sure that their intentions are pure. To be acceptable, The Hajj (as with any form on worship) must be devoted to Allah and Allah alone with a desire for the hereafter and no desire to be seen of men and receive worldly gain. As the hajj is meant to be freeing non-worldly experience, those who go make sure to free themselves from all debts owned before they leave. They pay off financial debts, and seek out those they have hurt or with whom they have differences, paying their debt of kindness and mercy.
In addition, the follower must follow the prophet’s example in both word and deed. This requires an extensive knowledge of the Sunnah; the normative way of life for Muslims based on both the teachings of the Quran and the life and practices of Muhammad. During the Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims follow a prescribed pattern …show more content…
During the rest of the year, Muslims can participate in a less pilgrimage known as Umrah. While similar to The Hajj, Umrah does not negate the requirement to participate in the Hajj. There are 3 different ways to complete the Hajj. One consists of performing the rites of the Umrah and then moving on to the rites of the Hajj. This is the most commonly completed type of Hajj. The other two, prevalent but less common, involve either completing the Umrah and Hajj is immediate succession, or ignoring the Umrah altogether and simply completing the