Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam
Assalamualaikum, today we are talking about the definition, religious importance, social importance, lesson, and significance of the holy Hajj. Among these issues, Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam is very important
Definition of Hajj
Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam. The lexical meaning of “Hajj” is that- determination, and desire. In the terminology of Islam, the visit to Baitullah (Kaba, house of Allah) and the place connected thereto on the fixed days in the fixed process in the month of Zil Hajj with the intention of pleasing Allah is called Hajj. Hajj is compulsory for those Muslims who are financially and physically suitable to visit Makkah and discharge the necessary obligations. Allah the Greatest says,
“Among men he who has the ability to approach Allah’s house, it is incumbent on him to perform Hajj” (Sura Al-e-Imran, Ayat: 97)
Hajj is Farz only once in a lifetime for those Muslims who are financially and physically fit.
Rules of Hajj
There are only 3 Farz of Hajj. These are –
- To tip up Ihram (To adopt the formal intention).
- Presence of the Arafa ground on the 9th Zil Haj.
- Tawaf-I-Ziyarart (Circulation around Nobel Kaba on any day from the morning of the 10th to the 12th).
There are 7 Wajibs of Hajj. These are –
- To stay at a place called Muzdalifa at night following the 9th Zil Hajj.
- To run between the two mountains called Safa and Marwa.
- Throwing the seven pebbles aiming the devil on three fixed spots at Mina on three successive days- 10th, 11th, and 12th Zil Hajj.
- Qurbani (Sacrifice of animal in Allah’s name for His pleasure).
- Trimming the hair of the head.
- To perform the farewell Tawaf (Obligatory for all Hajis coming from places other than Makkah).
- To offer ‘Dom’ (If by forgetfulness or mistakes, any of the seven Wajib is dropped an additional Qurbani is Obligatory for each lapse.
Religious Importance of Hajj
The importance of Hajj is immense in Islam. Allah the Highest has revealed a Sura in Al- Quran with the same title (i.e Sura: Hajj). Besides this Allah has revealed Ayats about Hajj at Different places in the Al-Quran. There are many Hadith stating the importance of Hajj from Rasulullah (Sm.).
Rasulullah (Sm.) says, –
“The only return for an accepted (by Allah) Hajj is nothing else but paradise.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
The sins of past life are forgiven through Hajj. Rasulullah (Sm.) says,
“He who performs Hajj, Becomes as sinless as a just born baby.” (Ibn Majah)
A rejector of Hajj will become Kafir. We should seek Allah’s help to be able to perform such Hajj as proves worthy of Allah’s acceptance.
Social Importance of Hajj
Hajj is instrumental in building a universal brotherhood. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims from Different comers of the world assemble in the same place. Hajj is the grand congregation of the Muslims of the world. Allah says in the Holy Quran, –
“And proclaim to mankind about Hajj; they will approach you (Makkah) on foot as well as on the back of feeble animals of all kinds; they will traverse long distances” (Sura: AL- Hajj, Ayat: 27)
All submissions to the court of Allah are clad alike. They chant in chorus Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik: O Allah! Here we all are before the court of your Majesty.
Lesson and Importance of Hajj
Hajj teaches that Muslims are united in spite of the difference between man and man on the grounds of wealth and riches, color and tribe, race and nationality; Hajj and the Muslims with the bond of fraternity. The king and subject, the master and slave-all wear the same unsewn cloth. It trains them for equality as they assemble before the court of the lord the magnificent with the same objective. Hajj turns man sympathetic by imparting the lesson of universal brotherhood. General people honor the Haji for their Tawaf of Baitullah. So in order to qualify themselves for Allah’s mercy (favor), rich Muslims must perform Hajj as soon as possible in obedience to His commands. We shall be imbibed with the spirit of universal brotherhood by deriving a lesson from Hajj.
We also discussed the details of how to observe Hajj. You can read the article if you want, hope the article will help you a lot. The article’s link is given below.
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