what is the purpose of hajj?

Question

and how does it effect binding communal power?

Answer 1

its purpose is 2 make amends wid Allah(swt), repent 4 ur sins earnestly, ask 4 forgiveness.its amazing how ppl 4m diff languages,colour,countries come 2 please their one lord ALLAH(SWT)....every1 has one thing in mind.....mercy 4m dier lord......every1 4gets da whole world n differences among themselves n unite themselves 4 dier LORD

sum1 said many die during the journey so i jus wanted 2 say its a blessing 2 die dis way!!

Answer 2

Purpose Of The Hajj

Answer 3

hajj is perform to fill the divene command of Islam..so it is compulsory except certain group of people...

When all the Muslims all around the world is gather at Mecca they will do a hajj together..help each other..exchange opinion..

Everyone come for one purpose, to get an accepted hajj from Allah (called hajj mabrur)....
Thus this will binding communal power

Answer 4

The hajj is a pilgrimage to Mecca, birthplace of the prophet Muhammad. Going to Mecca is a trip that, for Muslims, brings them closer to God. On the hajj, they really focus on Allah and his teachings. It's an incredibly powerful experience for Muslims.

Answer 5

The Hajj or Haj is the Pilgrimage to Mecca (or, "Makkah") and is the fifth of the "Five Pillars of Islam". Every able-bodied Muslim who can afford to do so is obliged to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime.

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Answer 6

When the former prophet "Ibrahime" was living in KSA many stories and hard and difficult tests happened to him and his family

but since he believe he passed ....
and for this we make hajj to remember these difficulties and how should we shuld strive for islam

on other hand...when ur manager ask u to move mobile from left to right ..do u ask always why?

Answer 7

In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.

And complete the pilgrimage and the Umrah for the sake of Allah; but if you are kept back, then make whatever offering is easily available; and do not shave your heads until the offering reaches its destination. And whoever among you is sick or has an ailment of the head, should make and expiation either by fasting or almsgiving, or a sacrifice. But when you are safe, then he, who would avail himself of the Umrah together with the Pilgrimage, should make whatever offering is easily obtainable. But such of you as cannot find an offering should fast three days during the Pilgrimage, and seven when you return home; these are ten complete. This is for him whose family does not reside near the Sacred Mosque. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in punishing.

Allah has made the Ka'bah the Sacred House, a means of support and uplift for mankind, as also the Sacred Month and the offerings and the animals with collars. That is so that you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth, and that Allah knows all things well

'Our Lord, I have settled some of my progeny in an uncultivable valley near Thy Sacred House. - Our Lord, - that they may observe Prayer. So make men's heart incline towards them and provide them with fruits that they may be thankful.

Allah, indeed, fulfilled for His Messenger the Vision: You shall certainly enter the Sacred Mosque, if Allah will, in security, some of you having their heads shaven and others having their hair cut short, you will have no fear. But He knew what you knew not. He has, in fact, ordained for you, besides that, a victory near at hand.

The months of the Pilgrimage are well known; so whoever determines to perform the Pilgrimage in these months should remember that there is to be no foul talk, nor any transgression, nor any quarrelling during the Pilgrimage. And whatever good you do, Allah knows it. And furnish yourselves with necessary provisions for your journey and surely, the best provision is righteousness. And fear Me alone, O men of understanding

In it are manifest Signs; it is the place of Abraham; and whosoever enters it, is safe. And pilgrimage to the House is a duty which men - those who can find a way thither - owe to Allah. And whosoever disbelieves, let him remember that Allah is surely Independent of all creatures.

And proclaim unto men the Pilgrimage. They will come to thee on foot, and on every lean camel, coming by every distant, deep, track.

Answer 8

The purpose of Hajj is that it cleans Muslims of all their sins and it is the fifth and last pillar Islam. It unites Muslims together and is a chance for Muslims to get closer to ALLAH.

Answer 9

hajj is a spiritual trip to the birth place of prophet muhammed [ pbuh ]
did you know among the people who go ... many die on the way by some accident ...

Answer 10

All praise is due to Allah and peace and blessings be upon the beloved Prophet Muhammad. The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam. It was the last of them to be revealed. It entails making a journey of faith from the Muslim’s own land to Allah’s Sacred House in Mecca during specific days to perform specific rites with the purpose of attaining nearness to Allah. The Hajj evokes the memory of Abraham (peace be upon him). Allah had ordered him to build the Sacred House as a sign of His unity and as a place of worship. Allah says:

Verily, the first house established for the people is in Mecca, blessed and a guidance for all the worlds. It contains clear signs and the place of Abraham. Whoever enters it finds sanctuary. And for Allah the people must make pilgrimage to the House, whoever among them is able to make the journey.

The pilgrims go into a reverent state known as ihrâm where they remove their normal clothing and don the pilgrim garb as a sign of the unity and equality that Abraham (peace be upon him) called to and represented. Allah says, relating the words of Abraham (peace be upon him):

Whoever follows me is from me, and whoever disobeys me, then You (O Allah) are forgiving and merciful.

The pilgrims pace between Mount Safâ and Mount Marwah in remembrance of the trial that Abraham’s wife Hajar had to undergo when he left her with their infant son in Mecca, trusting in Allah. Allah says, relating the supplication of Abraham (peace be upon him) at that difficult time:

Our Lord, verily I placed my progeny in a barren, uncultivated valley at Your Sacred House – O Lord – to establish prayer. So make the hearts of the people go out to them and provide them with fruits so perhaps they might be thankful.

The ritual of throwing stones at the jamarât (stone pillars) signifies when Abraham (peace be upon him) was tempted by Satan who tried to dissuade him from fulfilling Allah’s command to sacrifice his son. Abraham began to repel him with stones. For this reason, it has been prescribed for the pilgrims to throw stones at the jamarât.

Some benefits of the Hajj:

1. The Hajj emphasizes the Islamic characteristics of unity and equality of the Muslims while at the same time proclaiming the absolute unity of Allah.

2. The Hajj is a weighty spiritual and emotional event that remains a part of the believer for the rest of his or her life. The pilgrim will always remember that these experiences occurred in the places where the best of Creation had tread. Allah says:
It is the religion of our father Abraham. He has named you Muslims. Allah says:

Who disdains the religion of Abraham except the most feebleminded?

3. The Hajj is a cultural journey, rich with experiences. These qualities are well known to those who have performed the Hajj with others from all over the world. Allah says:

And proclaim the pilgrimage to the people; they will come to you on foot, on every lean camel, and from every steep mountain pass.

This huge congregation of Muslims provides an excellent opportunity for them to exchange ideas and discuss their concerns. It can be both a religious and worldly exchange. Those who come for Hajj or follow its progress can benefit economically, socially, and politically. Allah says:

They shall witness benefits for themselves and they should remember the name of Allah in the well-known days.

It is also important to note that if a pilgrim successfully completes the Hajj, Allah will forgive and erase all his/her past sins and the Muslim is able to start anew as if they were just born. Allah knows best.