Hadj (Noun)
Meaning
The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba; "for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The hajj is a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the journey to Mecca.
- Every year millions of Muslims from around the world make the hajj to Mecca, a journey that is considered the ultimate act of worship.
- The hajj is a time of great spiritual renewal and rejuvenation for Muslims, who come together from all walks of life to perform rituals and ceremonies.
- Pilgrims undertaking the hajj must be in a state of spiritual purity and cleanliness, known as ihram, before arriving in Mecca.
- During the hajj, Muslims gather at the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building in the center of the Masjid al-Haram mosque in Mecca, to perform rituals and prayers.