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 The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars |
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The Hajj pilgrimage is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is considered a mandatory religious duty for Muslims who are physically and financially able to perform it. The rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage take place over a period of five to six days and involve a series of symbolic acts that commemorate the life and trials of the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his family. Here is a brief overview of the main rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage:
1. Ihram: Before beginning the Hajj pilgrimage, pilgrims must enter a state of ritual purity known as Ihram. This involves wearing special white garments and refraining from certain activities, such as cutting hair or nails.
2. Tawaf: The first ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage is Tawaf, which involves circling the Kaaba seven times in a counterclockwise direction. Pilgrims begin and end the Tawaf facing the Black Stone, a sacred stone embedded in one corner of the Kaaba.
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3. Sa'y: After completing the Tawaf, pilgrims perform Sa'y, which involves walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa. This ritual commemorates the story of Hajar, the wife of the Prophet Ibrahim, who ran between these two hills in search of water for her son Isma'il.
4. Arafat: On the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims gather at the plain of Arafat outside of Mecca. This is considered the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage, and pilgrims spend the day in prayer and contemplation.
5. Muzdalifah: After sunset on the day of Arafat, pilgrims travel to Muzdalifah, where they spend the night sleeping under the stars and collecting pebbles for the next ritual.
6. Stoning of the Devil: On the tenth day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, pilgrims travel to Mina and perform the Stoning of the Devil ritual. This involves throwing seven pebbles at three pillars that represent Satan's temptation of the Prophet Ibrahim.
7. Sacrifice: After the Stoning of the Devil, pilgrims sacrifice an animal, usually a sheep or a goat, in memory of the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Isma'il for the sake of God.
8. Tawaf al-Ifadah: After the sacrifice, pilgrims return to Mecca and perform another Tawaf around the Kaaba, known as Tawaf al-Ifadah.
9. Sa'y of Hajj: Finally, pilgrims perform another Sa'y between the hills of Safa and Marwa, known as Sa'y of Hajj.
These are the main rituals of the Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrimage concludes with the cutting of hair and nails and the removal of the Ihram garments. The Hajj pilgrimage is considered a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Muslims and is a powerful demonstration of faith and unity.
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