Hajj-Hand out sheet

what is the hajj? Its the fth pillar of islam, is the pilgrimage to Mecca, pilgrims believe that they cleans them self during this process and strengthen their relationship to Allah. Ihram The Ihram are the commandments and traditions practised while approaching mekka. Muslim men must wear simple white sheets. Muslim women must not do so, but should wear simple clothes and cover their hair. During this time one should not: Kill humans, animals or even plants, carry weapons, cut hair, have sexual relations, be arrogant, Duties of hajj Circle Kabha The pilgrimage begins with circling the Kabha seven times, Its thought to be the rst place Allah was worshiped. In side the Kabha there is a small temple to whom only very few have access. Mount of Arafat/Mercy Than the hajjis travel to the mount of Mercy/ Arafat where they camp There they stand together before Allah, its seen as an opportunity to commit one self to Allah again and follow his laws in all aspects of life. Muzadalifa and the columns of Mina The pilgrims than move to Muzadalifa where they collect small stones which they than throw at the columns of mina The columns in mina represent the devil and throwing stones at it represents the rejection. It represent the rejection of the devil by Ibrahim but also the rejection of the devil inside us that leads us into temptation. Id- Ul-Adha The pilgrims than camp at mona for two days, to celebrate the feast of sacrice ( id ul adha ) A animal is bought and sacriced, usually a sheep or a ram, Cow . Completing the Hajj As a sign of completing the hajj muslim men will than shave their head and women at least 2.5 cm. Hajjis than return to Mecca and circle the kabha a last time before returning home. conciliatory.