Intro

• Fifth pillar of islam
• it is compulsory for each muslim to perform Hajj atleast once in his life. as long as they are healthy and can afford it
• Quran says : And complete the Hajj and Umrah for Allah’
• Hajj takes place in the last month of lunar calendar, Dhul-Hijjah
• H.Adam, H.Ibrahim, H.Ismail and H.Muhammad saw are all associated with Hajj, hence this event and place is of immense importance to muslims and a holy place.
• HAJJ VERSE : And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer].”

Significance

• Hajj symbolizes the unity and equality of all Muslims, as people from diverse backgrounds come together in a spiritual gathering
• the events of Hajj exemplifies the importance of H.Hajra H.ismail, h.Ibrahim and their sacrifices
• Hajj leads to forgiveness of the sins
• prophet(pbuh) said : Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not utter any obscene speech or do any evil deed, will go back (free of sin) as his mother bore him’
• Hajj cleanses the soul and bring the pilgrim closer to Allah.
• Hajj is considered a chance for pilgrims to seek forgiveness for past sins and start anew.
• It requires significant physical and financial effort, hence shows the pilgrim's commitment to their faith.

events and performance

• Hajj is a pilgrimage made to the Kaaba, the "House of Allah", in the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
• hajj involves a number of practices linked to historical and religious importance
• to perform Hajj, you say the intention (NIYYAT) and wear Ihram, a special spiritual state that marks the start of hajj for each individual
• 8th dhulHajj is the first day of hajj