Islam – Hajj

hadj Overview oPilgrimage is the supreme prayer for favor of sins committed and the ultimate conceptualization for eternity oPilgrimage rituals which must(prenominal) be performed, eg circumambulation of the Kaba oThe rites of the Hajj symbolise the requisite concepts of Islam and commemorate the trials of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family oHajj The annual, week-long travel to Mecca (in modern-day Saudi Arabia), which is the fifth keystone of trustfulness and is t herefore an obligation as it is prescribed in the Quran.The write out Hajj occurs devil months and ten days after Ramadan ends and culminates with Id al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice). oIhram The pureness garments are symbolic of human equality and unity before theology, since altogether pilgrims are dressed similarly. Money and status are no longitudinal a factor for the pilgrims the equality of each person before immortal becomes foremost. oBefore they leave they must pay their debts, stand for for Ha jj nd provide for any family that may be left behind. oThe rituals occur in and around Mecca. Before commencing Hajj or entering the holy area of Makkah the pilgrams must prepare themselves for the personal and spiritual journey ahead. This includes Formal washing of the expel body Making intention Putting on the clothing consisting of two seamless pieces of white cloth for males. Females can wear what they like, provided its modest and covers body. Attaining a deposit of Ihram, a state of purity, sleep and honesty refraining from sex, flirting, lustful thoughts, tiring shoes or socks. Reciting a prayer that the Hajj is for Allah alone here I am responding to your c each(prenominal) O Allah. I am responding to your c alone. oThen begins the physical journey of the pilgrim in Makkah. One that will take several days to complete. Significance oMuslims believe that the rites of Hajj were designed by God and taught by the Prophet Muhammad. oThe Hajj is designed to develop God c onsciousness and a sense of spiritual rebirth. oIt is also believed to be an opportunity to agnizek forgiveness of sins accumulated throughout life. Prophet Muhammad had said that a person who performs Hajj properly will number as a newly born(p) baby free of all sins. oIt is also an opportunity for Muslims from all over the valet de chambre to come together to worship the One God. How Hajj Expresses the Belief of Islam oIncorpoates and expresses all the main articles of faith of Islam (beliefs about Allah, his messengers, Muhammad, the Quran, angels, ten and eve the devil, life, death and the daylight of Judgment to come. oTradition has it that Adam and Eve were forgiven by Allah near Mount of Mercy.In gratitude Adam built the first Kaba but this was washed away in the great flood. oIn the Quran there are many references to the Hajj and pilgrimage is mentioned many times. In fact Sura 22 is titled Al-Hajj Proclaim the pilgrimage to the large number. They will come to you on foot and on every work camel, they shall come from every deep ravine Significance of Hajj for the individual and the community of interests oThe reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing less than nirvana (Hadith) oMakes present the central beliefs of a muslims religion. It is an obligatory pilgrimage oThey get to see the very places where the Prophet Muhammad lived and to walk in his footsteps is inspirational and strengthening to faith oAn opportunity for spiritual rebirth and the removal of sins, to start again and return like a newborn baby (Hadith) oThe rejection of Satan by stone the three pillars is a physical act that reinforces a spiritual and psychological commitment to reject evil both now and into the future oThe pilgrims state of Ihram is one of purity and humility.Here they are at peace with Allah, with themselves, with other Muslims and with all of creation. This memory will stay with them and they will try to recreate this in their everyday lives. oWithin Hajj the un ity and universality of Islam are highlighted and strengthened. oHajj is the largest annual peace gathering in the world with over 2 million people gathering each year to pray together and be at peace with each other and with creation. oHajj reminds all Muslims of the Day of Judgement when all will assemble and be judged on their intentions.Conclusion Islam, the worlds cooperate most followed religion can be summed up in the two sentences There is no god but God and Muhammad is the messenger of God. Everyone and everything depends upon Allah and it is through the guidance of the Quran and the example set by the Prophets life that Muslims cultivate an understanding of God and surrender themselves to the will of God. The blood between the individual and God and with the community is expressed in the animate out of the five pillars and following Sharia.Throughout its history, there have been shifts in how Islam views signifi jargoon people and schools of thought, and the modern wor ld has brought new challenges to Islamic jurisprudence in regard to ethical issues. Muslims living in Australia have not evermore found it easy to live out their religion according to Sharia and have had to confront misconceptions about their beliefs and practices. Today, however, the practices of Islam are a normal authority of Australias religious landscape.