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Why Hajj Is Important For Muslims?

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Approximately, 1.3 million Muslims from 164 countries perform Hajj pilgrimage every year. Nobody knows that what inspires millions of people across various continents to come together and worship. The answer to this question is that it is a passion for God that grips millions of hearts. Actually, Islamic building stands upon the five pillars and every pillar is essential for all Muslims Whether they are men or women and Hajj is one of five pillars of Islam but it is only prescribed for those Muslims who have the capability to perform it physically and financially. It is performed in the final month of the lunar calendar. The duration is of this worship continuous for five days of Dhul Hijjah. In this worship, pilgrims celebrate Eid Al-Adha which is also called the festival of scarification (halal animals). Allah says in the Holy Quran: It is on people for the sake of Allah to perform Hajj of his house, anyone who is able to undertake the voyage to him . (2: 196) ...

Why Hajj is Important

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Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, is the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah that is taking place this year from the 28 th of July to the 2nd of August 2020. All Muslims who are physically and financially able to make the pilgrimage and can bear the cost of Hajj Package are required to do so at least once in their lives. In just a few days, Muslims of every ethnic group, colour, social status, and culture will join in solidarity in the world’s largest annual gathering of people following the footstep of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and his followers on their first pilgrimage in Islam in the year 628. Here is why they do it: A Pillar Of Islam: For Muslims, Hajj is the fifth and final pillar of Islam. It is the journey that every adult Muslim must undertake at least once in their lives if they can afford it and are physically able to make the pilgrimage. Unity Of All Muslims : During Hajj a great number of Muslims get together aside all differences of race, caste, financial...