Hammad Khan
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The Hajj is the annual pilgrimage of the Muslims
towards the city of Makkah. The meaning of the word “Hajj “is to make a visit
to something.
What is Hajj and why is it important?
Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. The history of Hajj is
a compelling one. Islam obligates Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime,
provided they can afford it and are physically able. It is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah carried out by
Muslims. The performance of pilgrimage requires believers to perform the
religious rites prescribed for Hajj. How is Hajj performed? Muslims must
perform the
rites of Hajj in
the way Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) specified, as Allah revealed Islam through His
Prophet (PBUH).
Ibrahim (AS) built the Kaaba
The pilgrimage originated in the time of Ibrahim
(AS). Allah assigned him and his son, Ismail (AS), the responsibility of
building the Kaaba in Makkah. Allah categorically forbade the association of partners
with Him in worship.
Hajr E Aswad Or The Black Stone Of Kaaba
A common query is:
Where did the Black Stone come from? According to a Hadith in Sunan An-Nasa’i, the Black Stone originates from Heaven.
The Hajr e Aswad is
a sacred stone from
ancient times. It is placed 1.5 meters above the ground in the Eastern corner of
the Holy Kaaba in Makkah. It is an
essential part of the Kaaba. The Kaaba is what the Muslims face during their
daily prayers. It is also a central part of Hajj, as Muslims
circumambulate the Kaaba several times during the pilgrimage.
Virtues of touching and kissing
Hajr e Aswad
Virtues of touching and kissing Hajr e Aswad
In a Hadith in Sahih Muslim, Jaabir ibn Abdullah
(r.a.) narrated that when the Prophet (PBUH) came to Makkah, he touched
Hajr-e-Aswad first before performing Tawaaf around the Kaaba.
Blessings And Importance Of Hajj In Islam
In the month of Dhu al-hijja, Muslims perform Hajj, which is one of the essential pillars of Islam. Hajj performs in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
