Well, have you?
haha, I was referring to Mecca! Have you made a Hajj yet?
P.S. what's the stoning of the devil about?
peace to ya'll
keep up the good work!
2006-12-02 20:46:29 · 11 answers · asked by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus M-what ARE you talking about?
2006-12-02 20:52:32 · update #1
I have not personally made Hajj yet, but I know many friends who have. Every year you'll find people in the community who are going. Saudi Arabia implemented a quota system, because they want to cap it at a certain number of people annually.
One part of the pilgrimage is where there are these stone pillars at Mina. By the end, you pick up some pebbles and throw them at the pillar, because you are re-enacting what prophet Abraham (peace be upon him) did when the devil appeared and tried to tempt him. Since it is an important part of the pilgrimage, it's often a very crowded area, everyone's trying to throw their stones before they can finish the pilgrimage. As a result, the Saudi government is going to renovate the area, and build a second story balcony or more, so more people can reach it and throw the stones.
2006-12-02 20:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sulayman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have. The stoning of the devil is symbolic.
Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his son, Ismail and on his way, he was met with the devil who tried to lead him astray, on 3 different occasions. So Abraham ended up stoning the devil and thats where the practice originated from
2006-12-02 21:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by Hera 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I have not performed Hajj (pilgramage) but I hope to some day.
Stoning of the Devil, is just a symbolic act. I think it is done at the spot where Satan had misguided Abraham.
But to be sure please check out following sites:
http://www.ahya.org/amm/index.php
http://www.islamtomorrow.com
2006-12-02 23:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by ss1886 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have made Hajj when I was 8 alhumdulillah
2006-12-02 20:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Knowledge Seeker 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i havent been to Hajj yet but inshallah i will.
The stoning of the Devil is one of the most important rituals of the Hajj. After standing on the plain of Arafat, pilgrims spend the night on a plain called Muzdalifah. There, they gather 70 stones with which to pelt three stone pillars representing the Devil. The next day, the day of Eid-ul-Adha, pilgrims stone the largest of the three pillars with seven stones. Then, for the next three days, pilgrims pelt each of the three stone pillars with seven stones. This, along with a final circumambulation of the Ka'bah, completes the rituals of the Hajj.
The stoning of the Devil ritual reenacts part of the story of Abraham and his sacrifice of his son. God told Abraham in a dream to slaughter his only son--Ishmael in Muslim belief--as a sacrifice to God. Abraham consulted Ishmael about this, and Ishamel told his father to comply immediately. On his way to sacrifice his son, the Devil appeared three times to Abraham to dissuade him from fulfilling his duty. Abraham stoned the Devil with seven stones each time he appeared to him.
This ritual also has a spiritual significance. By stoning the pillars, pilgrims openly declare their enmity to the Devil. This ritual is particularly emotional for many pilgrims. The pillars actually become the Devil for many pilgrims, and people can be heard screaming, "Because of you, I did..."
those who are not strong enough can designate someone else to throw stones on their behalf. In addition, many scholars have advocated stoning the pillars at different times of the day and night so as not to crowd other pilgrims.
stoning of the pillars are a wonderful part of the Hajj ritual. I would not hesitate to do it.
2006-12-02 20:51:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
I haven't been..But in the future, when I grow up and if I have enough money for this, I will go.
2006-12-02 21:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by Irmak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not yet, but I will "In sha'a Allah" (by God's will).
Peace.
2006-12-02 21:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I thought you meant the restroom.
I'm off to bed.
Merry Christmas!!
2006-12-02 20:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
on a jihad is there main purpose
2006-12-02 20:56:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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RIGHT. What ever you say.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, so peanut butter is there to heal me.
2006-12-02 20:50:35 · answer #10 · answered by Illegals Are S*** 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋