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Hajj - The Pilgrimage.pdfWhat is Hajj?
What is Hajj?
The fifth pillar of Islam is Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah, which takes place in the last Islamic month, Dhul-Hijjah. Muslims aim to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime.
Identify the nature and purpose of Hajj as a calendrical ritual
Identify the nature and purpose of Hajj as a calendrical ritual
Instructions:
Instructions:
Gather information using LOVAT’S EIGHT KEY QUESTIONS and identify the nature and purpose (how and why) of the ritual using LOVAT’S FIVE STEP MODEL.
Produce a paragraph summary of your findings.
THINK
THINK
How does the calendrical ritual of Hajj reinforce the identity and/or uniqueness of the Islamic tradition?
“Verily, the first house (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Mekkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for His creatures. In it, are manifest signs, the Station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security. And Pilgrimage to the house (Ka’bah) is a duty mankind owes to God, those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, God stands not in need of any of His creatures”.
“Verily, the first house (of worship) appointed for mankind was that at Bakkah (Mekkah), full of blessing, and a guidance for His creatures. In it, are manifest signs, the Station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security. And Pilgrimage to the house (Ka’bah) is a duty mankind owes to God, those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, God stands not in need of any of His creatures”.
(Qur’an, 3:96-97)
(Qur’an, 3:96-97)
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