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What’s the purpose of Hajj?
The purpose of Hajj is to show obedience to Allah .
What’s the Hajj?
Hajj is an act of worshiping Allah .
For whom is Hajj obligatory?
Hajj is obligatory only for the physically and financially able Muslims.
How often must a capable Muslim perform Hajj?
A capable Muslim must go to Hajj at least once in a lifetime.
What must a pilgrim do to his family before a Pilgrimage?
A pilgrim must provide their family with the basic needs till they return back
Who built the house of Allah?
Prophet Ibrahim and his son Isma’eel built al-Kaaba.
Why was Ibrahim ordered to build Al Kaaba?
To be the first house for the worship of Allah.
Where do Muslims direct their faces for prayer?
Muslims direct their faces towards the ka’bah.
What is the Ihram for men?
Ihram is to wear special unsewn clothes .
What do women wear as an Ihram?
Women wear their convenient ordinary garments.
What does each pilgrim do before entering Makkah?
Each pilgrim takes a bath and puts on an Ihram.
What is a Muslim woman required to keep?
She is required to keep her face and hands uncovered while in the state of Ihram.
Does pilgrimage remove all kinds of social differences?
Yes, it does. Pilgrims look equal.
Why do pilgrims look equal?
Because pilgrims look all dressed alike.
What is forbidden for a pilgrim?
A pilgrim mustn’t cut their hair or nails, wear perfume, hunt land animals or harm anything in any way.
What must pilgrims avoid doing?
Pilgrims must debate and dispute with each other.
What does the Arabic miqaat term mean ?
Miqaat means the places around Makkah from which pilgrims assume the state of Ihram.
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